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…
Man allegedly holds scissor blade against victim’s throat during ‘rolling domestic.’ WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Ludington man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Friday morning, Aug. 5, following a “rolling domestic assault” — meaning the assault occurred while the victim and assailant were traveling in a vehicle. The couple were traveling on US 31 near Monroe Road around…
79th District Court arraignments, Aug. 9, 2022. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Gavin Joseph Krueger-Swanderski, of 6137 Wayne Rd., Pentwater; Pentwater Police Department (PPD); three counts of possession of a firearm by a felon. Probable cause hearing: Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. Bail: $75,000/cash/surety. Juan Cabrero, of 2723 Duck Lake Rd.,…
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4 juvenile boys admit to burning public restrooms during crime spree. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — Four juveniles admitted to police that they burned the public restrooms by the Hesperia Dam, causing $5,000 in damages, during a crime spree Friday, Aug. 5, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Hesperia area boys — one of whom is 12…
79th District Court sentencings, Aug. 8, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Wallace Craker, Jr., of 1745 N. Water Rd., Hart, was found guilty of operating while intoxicated July 12 and was sentenced to one year probation; outpatient treatment; and $1,245 in fines and costs. Craker was…
Obituary: Ruth Watkins, 94, of Pentwater. Ruth Hanna Watkins, 94, passed away August 1, 2022, at her home in Pentwater. She was born October 15, 1927, in Oblong, Illinois, to Ovid Price and Della (Immel) Turnipseed. Ruth was raised on a family farm outside of Oblong, attending a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade and graduating from Oblong High School. Immediately…
Emergency personnel searching for missing person. UPDATE: Mr. Chmielewski was located Saturday at 11:18 a.m. about one quarter mile away from where his vehicle was left in the roadway. He was found safe and was transported to Trinity Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby to be checked out. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel have been searching for a missing…
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