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WEARE TOWNSHIP — The 18th Oceana County Agricultural & Natural Resources Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the West Central Michigan Horticulture and Research Extension Station, 5185 N Oceana Dr. The event will begin with a social hour sponsored by Kaleb Klotz Farm Bureau Insurance Agency beginning at 5 p.m. The social hour will consist of…
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PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department recently received a report of an attempted real estate fraud. “A local realtor was contacted via email by someone who reported owning property in Pentwater,” states PPD on a Facebook post Thursday, Feb. 20. “The ‘alleged owner’ tried to list the property for sale. “Fortunately, the realtor requested additional information to prove ownership. The…
CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to Stony Lake Road near 44th Avenue for a single-vehicle crash possibly involving injuries Thursday, Feb. 20, around 11:30 a.m.
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — Northbound US 31 north of Shelby was closed for over five hours Wednesday, Feb. 19, following a three-vehicle crash, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Michigan State Police Hart Post. No one was injured in the crash that involved two semi trucks and a plow truck, said Sgt. Thomas. A plow…
HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Paul Allen Allison, 49, of Muskegon; methamphetamine possession and bringing contraband into a prison/jail. Preliminary exam: March 4 at 1 p.m. – Leonard Richard Burch, Jr., 52, of Mears; two felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor count of driving while license suspended…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 37-year-old Hart man has been charged with a misdemeanor of moving violation causing death in connection to an SUV vs. bicycle crash that resulted in the death of Joseph Richard Schaner, 72, of Hart last August. Schaner was riding a bicycle on Oceana Drive west of Hogan Road in Weare Township when…
The highway is temporarily closed in the vicinity of the crash, and motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to northbound US 31 at mile marker 146 for a crash involving a semi truck Wednesday, Feb. 19, around 1:15 p.m. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured.
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at Tyler Road and 116th Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 19, around 12:15 p.m. It was reported there was a 66-year-old woman with a head injury, according to dispatch information.
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Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal case against a 39-year-old Hart man charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm was dismissed in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Feb. 18, after the alleged victim failed to show up for a court hearing. Kyle Jon Peters was accused of wielding a…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025: 9:29 a.m., a 41-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for driving while license revoked, 5300 block of East Harrison Road, Leavitt Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Tuesday,…
Marianne A Glover, 98, of Hart, and formerly of Bradenton, Fla., sadly passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by loving family. She was born on Dec. 20, 1926 in Duisburg Hamborn, Germany to Josef Seitz and Katarina (Weckowski) Seitz. She was a warm, loving, hard working wife, mother and matriarch of six generations. She moved to America in…
The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Walkerville Public Schools ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you…
LUDINGTON — The chill of winter will soon give way to brighter days ahead, and the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association has announced its 2025 calendar of events that take place during the warm months. The SPLKA invites lighthouse enthusiasts, families and all visitors to explore and celebrate the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan. SPLKA operates four iconic lighthouses…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025: 11:34 a.m., mental health complaint, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 1:12 p.m., family trouble, 500 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 1:49 p.m., fraud complaint,…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently announced Deputy Jeremy Swihart earned his stripes and has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. “Sgt. Swihart has been with the sheriff’s office for 21 years,” states an announcement from the sheriff’s office. “He began his career working in the jail as a corrections deputy. He then went to West Shore…
Charles Floyd Smith, also affectionately known as Chuck or Grandpa Chuck, passed away at the age of 90, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Pentwater, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1934, in Flint, the son of Floyd Charles and Alta Mae (Covington) Smith. A love story that began in 1951, resulted in…
Employment: Agriculture Technician The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking an Agriculture Technician to provide technical expertise to agricultural clientele in the area, carry out the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and provide guidance on soil health and improvement techniques. This is a fast-paced job as part of a welcoming team in a beautiful area. This position is funded by…
