Boaters can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence on the water, including sobriety checkpoints and targeted patrols. PENTWATER – The Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the water, with millions of boaters across the United States taking to lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. This increased activity often leads to…
Elsa F. Creed, laid down her sword for the final time on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in her fierce fight against cancer. She did not lose the battle, but simply grew too weary to carry on. Elsa Flores made her debut on July 5, 1949, in Alice, Texas, to Catalina and Ernesto. She was the third child in a family…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. Monday, June 23, 2025: 8:57 p.m,. A 27-year-old Linden, Michigan man was arrested for probation violation and operating under the influence of drugs, 8600 block of Silver Lake Road, Golden Township. A charge of possession with intent to deliver is pending lab analysis…
OCP readers help find suspect HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office “has identified a suspect and is working through the investigation” in a counterfeit money case, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff’s office was seeking a person of interest in the crime, which occurred at Ed’s Orchard Market in Hesperia. “The suspect was identified through the OCP…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Tony Liu, 27, of Swedesboro, New Jersey; delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic less than 50 grams. Preliminary exam: July 8 at 1 p.m. – Richard Allen Edlund II, 47, of Rothbury; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: July 15 at 1…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Lisa Rebecca Birkett, 53, of Rothbury, pleaded guilty June 3 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education; Victim Impact Panel; and $1,000 in fines and costs. One count of…
ROTHBURY — The massive four-day music festival, Electric Forest, wrapped up at the Double JJ Resort Sunday, June 22, with tens of thousands of people from all over the country attending. Michigan State Police Spl. Lt. Michelle Robinson, who is the public information officer for the Sixth District, said there were six arrests over the four-day period and four other…
By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — And that’s a wrap. The massive number of cars heading south on US 31 Monday morning, June 23, was proof positive that the 2025 Electric Forest had come to an end. While Mother Nature brought intermittent rain on Thursday and Friday, and high winds over Saturday and Sunday, these weather events actually contributed…
HART — The Oceana Democrats will host a general membership meeting at The Hart Community Center, located at 407 State St., Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. The featured speaker will be Benjamin Ambrose, who will be a candidate running against Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Midland) in the 2026 midterm elections. “The local Oceana Dems are committed to keeping constituents informed…
Frank C. Powers Jr., a lifelong resident of Oceana County, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born July 7, 1928, in Hart, the son of Frank Sr. and Thelma (Lentz) Powers. Frank retired from the Oceana County Road Commission after 42 years of service. He and his wife, June, were well known vendors at the Muskegon Farmers’ Market…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Nikolas Paul Martin, 24, pleaded guilty April 28 to controlled substance possession — cocaine, heroin or another narcotic and was sentenced June 16 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $398 in fines and costs. One count of…
‘The vehicle was a virtual drug store,’ the prosecutor said of the car in which Levi Richard of New Era and Dakota Wilber of Muskegon were dealing drugs. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A jury found a 35-year-old Muskegon man guilty of six felony counts in a drug dealing case Friday, June 20, in Mason County’s 51st Circuit…
Arlen Thomas McCloskey, 76, of Scottville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Arlen was born April 24, 1949 in Hart the son of Orville and Margrete (Verschueren) McCloskey. Being raised on the 80 acre family property on Black Lake, summers were filled with swimming, fishing and lots of mischief. Fall and winters were…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Water and Park roads for a person “slumped over the steering wheel” Monday, June 23, around 2:15 p.m.
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a rollover crash on Oceana Drive and Roosevelt Road Monday, June 23, shorty after 2 p.m.
HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a person of interest in a counterfeit money fraud case at Ed’s Orchard Market, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A fake $100 bill was used at the grocery store, and it was reported to police Sunday, June 22, shortly before 6 p.m. A surveillance photo shows the male person of…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 16-month-old old boy drowned in a backyard pool Sunday, June 22, around 6 p.m. at a home in the 4200 block of South 132nd Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies were dispatched to the residence where “they found a very distraught family who was trying to attend to a 16-month-old male toddler who had…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Muskegon man died in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Rothbury Sunday, June 22, around 3:15 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Yesterday afternoon, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident on US 31 near Park Rd. in Grant Township,” said Sheriff Mast in a press release issued Monday…
This Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Please be sure to visit our companion site, www.greatlakesboatblog.com for more photographs. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Friday, June 20, 2025 MUSKEGON, Mich. — My focus the last few days has been centered around the Aquastar, a vessel…
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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, June 18, 2025: 6:04 p.m., a 54-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for violating his bond and trespassing, 9100 block of East M 20, Newfield Township. He was lodged in the Oceana…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Civic Band will kick off its 78th season on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The band will provide free concerts on the Pentwater Village Green from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through August. Attendees should bring a chair. Music will include marches, polkas and oldies. Local and visiting musicians of all skill levels are invited to…
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