Obituary: Janice Ann Ruedisale, 66, of Hart.

September 14, 2021

Obituary: Janice Ann Ruedisale, 66, of Hart. The Lord called Janice Ann Ruedisale home on September 13, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born September 30, 1954, to John and Marilyn Sexson. Janice married Patrick (Pokey) Ruedisale on August 5, 1977, until his death in 2011. Jan and Pokey will now celebrate together forever.  Janice graduated from J.W. Sexton…

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Recent births, posted Sept. 14, 2021.

September 14, 2021

Recent births, posted Sept. 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Azalea Marie Larson, the daughter of Mackenzie Larson and Anthony Gilchrist of Branch, was born on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Makenna Jean Brasil, the daughter of Alyssa McGlauflin and Shane Brasil of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Beckett Dane Gilchrist, the son of Aurelia Stone and Lorenz…

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Man finds what appears to be human jawbone in Silver Lake.

September 13, 2021

Man finds what appears to be human jawbone in Silver Lake. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A man was removing a dock from his property for the season on Silver Lake Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, when he stepped on a sharp object. “The resident reached below and pulled out of the water what appears to be a human…

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Fremont man pleads ‘no contest’ in drunk driving death case.

September 13, 2021

Fremont man pleads ‘no contest’ in drunk driving death case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Fremont man pleaded “no contest” to operating while intoxicated causing death in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 13, in connection to the death of Geneva Mae Shivley, 39, of Fremont. In exchange for his plea, Joseph Ramiro Auger faces a four to…

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Weekend police news, Sept. 13, 2021.

September 13, 2021

Weekend police news, Sept. 13, 2021. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 10, 2021: 7:29 p.m., tools were stolen during a breaking and entering, South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. 11:41 p.m., a 27-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), South US 31, Grant Township. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021:…

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News alert: 2-vehicle crash at Oceana Drive and Baseline Road.

September 12, 2021

News alert: 2-vehicle crash at Oceana Drive and Baseline Road. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on South Oceana Drive near Baseline Road Sunday, Sept. 12, at 3:45 p.m. One male patient was reporting back pain.

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Teen injured in moped/truck collision.

September 10, 2021

Teen injured in moped/truck collision. OTTO TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old New Era man was transported to Mercy Health Partners in Muskegon by Life EMS following a moped vs. pickup truck crash on 116th Avenue north of East Wilke Road Wednesday, Sept. 8, around 12:25 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The teen was southbound on 116th…

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HPD news, Sept. 10, 2021.

September 10, 2021

HPD news, Sept. 10, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021: 5:35 p.m., reckless driving, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. 7 p.m., larceny, 10 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. Friday, Sept. 3, 2021: 12:30 p.m., parking complaint, Harrison Road and 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. Saturday, Sept. 4,…

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Hart man faces CSC charges.

September 10, 2021

Hart man faces CSC charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s Note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court on felony charges: Aaron Michael McGhan, 24, of 1050 N. 144th St., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for two felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual…

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Remembering those who died Sept. 11, 2001.

September 10, 2021

Remembering those who died Sept. 11, 2001. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A star formation of spruce trees planted along southbound US 31 near Shelby is a reminder of the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. Star Hill II honors the nearly 3,000 people who died Sept. 11, 2001 as well as the 7,000 US service members who…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 10, 2021

September 10, 2021

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 10, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Joyce Maxine (Towne) Bayle, 90, of Shelby, died on Saturday September 4, 2021. Richard Wayne Gorenflo, 38, of Walkerville, died on Sunday, September 5,…

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Local couple charged in connection to theft ring.

September 9, 2021

Local couple charged in connection to theft ring. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A local couple have been charged in connection to several break-ins that occurred over the summer after police recovered tens of thousands of dollars of stolen property. Phillip Arthur Boyette, 37, whose address is listed as 104 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested last week after…

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Man faces animal cruelty charge for cat’s death.

September 9, 2021

Man faces animal cruelty charge for cat’s death. By Allison Scarbbrough, Editor. HART — A 48-year-old Hesperia man faces a misdemeanor of animal cruelty for the death of his pet cat. Roy Edward Bromley, whose address is listed as 3215 S. 144th Ave. in 78th District Court records, is charged with cruelty to an animal causing death, which is punishable…

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Trooper Butterfield memorial service Thursday evening.

September 9, 2021

Trooper Butterfield memorial service Thursday evening. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was murdered on Custer Road north of Townline Road by a 19-year-old Irons man during a routine traffic stop. Butterfield, 42, lived in Grant Township and was assigned to the MSP Hart post. The annual memorial service honoring Butterfield will…

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Construction to begin on new Pentwater Yacht Club building.

September 9, 2021

Construction to begin on new Pentwater Yacht Club building. PENTWATER — Founded in 1935, Pentwater Yacht Club (PYC) has inhabited a century-old building for its 86-year history. Beginning Monday, Sept. 13, the process to replace the aging structure will begin. The new building will be located at the same address, 205 S. Dover St. Rockford Construction, based in Grand Rapids,…

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Portion of VanBuren Road closed.

September 9, 2021

Portion of VanBuren Road closed. CRYSTAL AND ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIPS — VanBuren Road between 136th and 140th avenues will be closed Thursday, Sept. 9, until 1 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.

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Drivers injured in Polk Road crash.

September 8, 2021

Drivers injured in Polk Road crash. HART — Both drivers involved in a rear-end crash on Polk Road near 72nd Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 7, at noon were injured, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “A 57-year-old Shelby man was travelling westbound on Polk Road when he was rear-ended by a 35-year-old Mears man,” said Chief Salazar. “The Mears man…

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Portion of 56th Avenue closed.

September 8, 2021

Portion of 56th Avenue closed. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A portion of 56th Avenue between Wilke and Lee roads is closed Wednesday, Sept. 8, until 3 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.

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News alert: Vehicle crash at Polk Road and 72nd Ave.

September 7, 2021

News alert: Vehicle crash at Polk Road and 72nd Ave. HART — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 7, at noon for a two-vehicle crash.

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Police busy with arrests over the holiday weekend.

September 7, 2021

Police busy with arrests over the holiday weekend. The following is police activity in Oceana County over Labor Day weekend: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021: 1:04 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic assault, outstanding warrants and driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Arthur Road, Greenwood Township.  4:33 p.m., (OCSO), a 39-year-old Arizona City, Arizona…

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15-year-old boy airlifted following dune crash.

September 7, 2021

15-year-old boy airlifted following dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Alto, Michigan boy was transported by Aermoed to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a two-vehicle crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Sept. 5, around 1:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The teen sustained injuries to his lower body — legs,…

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