Walkerville man dies after being hit by vehicle in Mason County. The man was standing outside his vehicle on Scottville Road after hitting a deer. EDEN TOWNSHIP, Mason County — A 44-year-old Walkerville man died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday, July 27, shortly after 6 a.m. on South Scottville Road near Sippy Road. Elmond Edward Hamilton III was…
Shelby State Bank announces promotions. SHELBY — Shelby State Bank recently promoted three people. They include: Mary McDonald. McDonald, branch manager, has been promoted to branch officer of the Fruitport office. McDonald began her career with Shelby State Bank in 2008 as a teller. She has served in multiple roles including teller, customer service representative, personal banker, and branch manager.…
Obituary: Clarence “Clancy” Joseph Aerts, 87, of Hart. Clarence “Clancy” Joseph Aerts, 87, of Hart, passed away peacefully July, 22, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born October 22, 1934. Raised in Hart, he was the oldest of three sons born to Joseph “Jeff” and Frances (Gable) Aerts. Clancy attended school in Hart, graduating in 1953. Following high school, he…
10-year-old boy shot by his mother dies. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Ethan Anewishki, 10, who was shot in the head by his mother Melissa Anewishki Monday, July 25, before turning the gun on herself has been declared dead, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Melissa Anewishki, 38, shot her son before killing herself shortly after 6:30 a.m. Monday at a residence…
‘Bleak outlook’ for 10-year-old boy shot by his mom. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 10-year-old boy shot in the head by his mother Monday before turning the gun on herself is on life support with a “bleak outlook,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The 38-year-old woman shot her son before killing herself, July 25, shortly after 6:30 a.m. at a…
Draper challenges Morse for 2nd District. HART — Incumbent Phil Morse is challenged by Joshua Draper for the second district on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2. Both candidates are Republicans. The second district includes Ferry and Shelby townships. OCP sent the candidates questionnaires, and the following are their responses: Phil Morse, 43,…
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Mother shoots son, kills self. 10-year-old boy in critical condition. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 38-year-old woman shot her 10-year-old son before killing herself in an attempted murder-suicide Monday morning, July 25, shortly after 6:30 a.m. at a residence on Baseline Road east of Oceana Drive, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Today at 6:42 a.m. deputies were dispatched to a…
Minor injuries in 2-vehicle crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Hart woman sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash Friday, July 22, shortly before 10:30 a.m. at the intersection of Fox Road and 34th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office report. She was not transported by ambulance or hospitalized, the report states. After stopping at the intersection in…
Obituary: Donald Weavers, 87, of Ruby Creek. Donald Gene Weavers, 87, of Ruby Creek, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. He was born February 25, 1935, in Grand Haven, the son of Bernard and Hazel (Hayden) Weavers. Don lived in Grand Haven where he was a residential builder and business owner. He owned and operated…
Obituary: Eugene Rodriguez, 68, of Hart. Eugene Rodriguez, 68, of Hart, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, following a six-year battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1954, in Hart, the son of Raul and Conchita (Davila) Rodriguez. Eugene always had a way of making people laugh, whether it was telling a story or a joke. He also enjoyed…
HPD news, July 22, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 14, 2022: 9:40 a.m., fraud complaint, 10 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:40 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:43 p.m., illegal dumping, 100 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 4:30 p.m., medical assist,…
News alert: 2-vehicle crash in Silver Lake. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 34th Avenue and Fox Road in the Silver Lake area Friday, July 22, around 10:30 a.m. First responders reported that a female subject suffered minor injuries.
Grant Township Trustee Mischler challenged by Fekken in Aug. 2 primary. OCEANA COUNTY — There is only one contested race among the township boards during the Aug. 2 primary election. Grant Township Trustee Bill Mischler, who is the incumbent, is being challenged by Gerrit Fekken. Both candidates are running as republicans. Other township candidates who are will appear on the…
Road commissioner race in Aug. 2 primary. HART — There are two seats on the Oceana County Road Commission being challenged in the Aug. 2 primary. Incumbents Lloyd Gowell of New Era and Allen Blohm of Shelby face challengers Jason LaFever of Hart and Denis Koch of Hart. All four candidates are running as Republicans. Please consider helping to fund…
Eight proposals on Aug. 2 ballot. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — A total of eight proposals are on the ballot in the primary election Aug. 2, including a request for a 2.25 millage increase for 20 years to build a new 144-bed jail and sheriff’s office on North Oceana Drive near the water tower in the City of…
79th District Court news, July 20, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently took place in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Darryl Deshawn Hunt, of 497 Isabella Ave., Muskegon; State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT); two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Motorcyclist avoids serious injury after colliding with deer. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Walkerville man avoided serious injury after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a deer on 198th Avenue Tuesday, July 19, at 10:30 p.m., said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered some road rash and a…
NTSB: Preliminary plane crash report expected in coming weeks. Cause of deadly crash to be determined following comprehensive investigation, which could last 1-2 years. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the deadly plane crash that occurred in the woods behind a residence on 102nd Avenue last Friday, July 15,…
Motorcyclist receives minor injuries in hit-and-run crash. HART — A 57-year-old Hart woman suffered minor injuries to her left leg and right elbow following a hit-and-run crash Monday, July 18, around 3:40 p.m. on Tyler Road near Oceana Drive, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The woman, who was riding a 2006 Honda VT750, was eastbound on Tyler Road when…
New Era Farmers’ Market July 26. NEW ERA — The next New Era Farmers’ Market is set for Tuesday, July 26, starting at 4 p.m. The Kids Power of Produce Club (ages 4-14) is scheduled for 4-5 p.m. and will feature an antique toy presentation of what kids used to play with prior to tablets, cell phones and laptops. There…
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