Over $7,000 reward offered for suspect accused of stealing from farm workers. ‘The suspect sprang from the (patrol) car and fled through a corn field on foot.’ CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A group of local farmers has issued a reward totaling over $7,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Damian J. Castellano, 23, who is wanted by police…
Rothbury Village Council resolves to support police department. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — After a somewhat heated discussion with community members about the fate of the village police department, the Rothbury Village Council voted 6-0 Tuesday evening, Aug. 16, adopting a resolution in support of it. Rumors were swirling on social media that the council planned to “defund the…
Transformation of fire-damaged house will transform lives. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A historic home ravaged by fire earlier this summer is being transformed into much-needed housing for men struggling with drugs and alcohol. The over 100-year-old house at 301 S. State St. served as a funeral home many years ago. “This house — once completed — will be…
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Like father, like son. Sheriff Mast has the honor of pinning badge on his son. ALLENDALE — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast had the honor of pinning his son, Deputy Mitchell Mast, at the Grand Valley State University Police Academy graduation ceremony last week. Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker invited Sheriff Mast to pin the badge on his son, who…
Carnival begins Wednesday at fairgrounds. 151st Annual Oceana County Fair runs next week. HART — The second-longest running fair in Michigan kicks off next week, but as an added bonus, the midway with carnival rides and games and food vendors opens this week. Elliott’s Amusements will have the midway set up with fun rides and games this week before the…
Man arrested for OWI after falling out of vehicle. SHELBY — A 60-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a complaint from the Shelby Wesco convenience store that he was observed falling out of his vehicle before driving away Saturday, Aug. 13, shortly before 8:30 p.m., according to Shelby Police Chief Steve Waltz. The man was arrested…
Thief/thieves steal from farm workers toiling in the fields. If anyone has information about these crimes, they are asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent series of break-ins to migrant camps and vehicles in which the thief or thieves steal cash, identification cards,…
Obituary: Leila “Penny” Nichols, 87, of Stony Lake. Leila Penelope Nichols, known to the many people who loved her as Penny, died Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the age of 87. The second of seven children born January 5, 1935, to Cyril and Lillian Peterson. To her family, she was a friend, a confidante, and—in the case of her three…
Obituary: Francis Darling, 87, of Mears. Francis Augustus Darling, 87, of Mears, passed away, Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was born August 17, 1934, the son of Russell and Crysta (Oles) Darling. Frank was a farmer and truck driver for many years. He was very active and quite the daredevil. Frank enjoyed being outside, especially riding his snowmobiles, dirt bike,…
Forward Human Trafficking Task Force to hold fundraiser barbecue. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Forward Human Trafficking Task Force will hold a Fundraiser BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Up North Farm Market, 3890 Monroe Road. The event will feature live music, petting zoo, raffle, silent auction, and the Up North Market beer garden. Donations will…
Homecoming parade, fireworks still happening, so far. UPDATE: Parade start time has been moved to 5 p.m. PENTWATER — Rain is forecasted all day today. As of 10:55 a.m., the Pentwater Homecoming parade and fireworks are still scheduled to happen. The 4 p.m. parade will only be canceled in the event of thunder and lighting. A final decision will be…
Obituary: Dorothy Anderson, 83, of Shelby. Dorothy Mae Anderson, 83, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, surrounded by love from her family. She was born February 1, 1939 in Shelby, the daughter of Paul and Kathryn (Lukonic) Oberlin. She married her high school sweetheart, Gordon Anderson, on April 12, 1958. After graduating from Shelby High School, Dorothy joined Shelby…
Post about serial killer is fake. A post that was circulating Friday, Aug. 12, on Facebook about a serial killer on the loose in Oceana County is fake, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. It was posted on the “Oceana CO. Resale” page by what appeared to be a fake account. The post, which included a close-up photo of…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 12, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Henry Verschueren, 32, of 2149 152nd Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty of probation violation Aug. 1, 2022 and sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 15 days served and probation previously ordered March 5,…
HPD news, Aug. 12, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022: 7:52 a.m., motorist assist, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 8:47 a.m., larceny, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 11:34 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 1:05 p.m. vehicle crash, no…
Gail Allen recipient of the Bee Award at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital LUDINGTON — Gail Allen, inpatient unit secretary at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the Bee Award winner by Emily Bowman, RN, who was named as the DAISY Award winner. The DAISY Award celebrates and honors extraordinary nurses. Each DAISY recipient gets to select someone who helps…
Olympic gold medalist to join Pentwater’s 92nd annual Homecoming celebration. PENTWATER — Nick Baumgartner, a 2022 Winter Olympics gold medalist snowboarder from Iron River, will join the 92nd annual Homecoming celebration this weekend. Pentwater’s biggest summer event, locals and visitors love to come “home” for Homecoming, states a press release from Pentwater’s Chamber of Commerce. “There are numerous activities scheduled…
Bowman receives extraordinary nursing award. LUDINGTON (Mason County) — Emily Bowman, RN, an inpatient charge nurse at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, was selected as the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The announcement was made at a ceremony held at the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Bowman was not aware she had been nominated and selected until…
Sheriff’s office searches for endangered teen. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an endangered teenager who has not been seen since 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. Aaron Richard Ashbrook, 17, of Walkerville left a suicide note at his home, and it is believed that he left on foot. He also left his cell phone and…
Police news, Aug. 9, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Aug. 5, 2022: 12:10 p.m., larceny of a bluetooth speaker and headphones valued at a total of $103, North 104th Avenue, Crystal Township. 7:06 p.m., a 38-year-old Muskegon man was picked up at the Osceola County Jail on an outstanding warrant and transported…
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