27th Circuit Court sentencings, Jan. 14, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Jessyca Lynn Carpenter, 32, of 2258 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, was found guilty Sept. 20, 2021 of possession of a financial transaction device and was sentenced Jan. 10, 2022 to 43 days in jail with credit for 43…
COVID-19 at-home test kits available at local libraries. District Health Department #10 announced that the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with public libraries in Oceana and Newaygo counties to distribute a limited number of free, at-home COVID-19 testing kits. Test kits are limited at each location and are available on a first come, first served basis.…
Obituary: Lloyd ‘Bud’ Marrison, 89, of Hart, formerly of Scottville. Lloyd “Bud” Elsworth Marrison, 89, of Hart formerly of Scottville passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born August 4, 1932 in Ludington to Lloyd and Ila (Schmiedeknicht) Marrison. Bud graduated from Pentwater High School in 1952. He married the late Charlene Mae Carlson on December 20, 1958. Bud…
COVID-19 testing at Harbor View Marina Jan. 16, 18, 20. LUDINGTON (Mason County) – The drive-through COVID-19 testing site at Harbor View Marina, sponsored by District Health Department No. 10 in partnership with Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and the City of Ludington, will be Sunday, Jan. 16, Tuesday, Jan. 18, and Thursday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each…
HPD news, Jan. 13, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022: 8 a.m., lost property, 40 block of State Street, City of Hart. Noon, indecent exposure, City of Hart. 3 p.m., unwanted person, 100 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 5 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart.…
Bitely woman arrested for meth possession, resisting arrest. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Bitely woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post on charges of methamphetamine possession, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving while license suspended on Tyler Road near 176th Avenue Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 2:30 p.m. She was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Please consider…
78th District Court arraignments, Jan. 13, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony Anthony Ray Miller, 32, of 7683 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Misdemeanors…
MSU Extension meeting will focus on apples. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension Tree Fruit Educator Emily Lavely will host a meeting, “Pruning in High Density Apples and MSU Extension Update” Monday, Jan. 24, at the West Central Michigan Horticulture Research Extension Station located at 5185 N. Oceana Drive in Hart. Featured speaker will be Dr. Todd Einhorn who…
78th District Court sentencings, Jan. 13, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Tina Marie Gilles, 62, of 9276 66th Ave., Pentwater, was found guilty Jan. 3 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and…
Concert postponed due to COVID. HART — The director of the Hart Community Performing Arts Series “regretfully announces” that the concert by the Argus Quartet scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 23, has been postponed. “Each of the contracts that we agreed upon for this 2021-2022 season allows for either of the parties to seek postponement based upon concerns regarding the COVID-19…
Obituary: Helen Baker, 79, of Hart. Helen Lucille Baker, 79, of Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 31, 1942, in Greenville, the daughter of Nathan and Iva (Varney) VanHoose. Helen retired from Frigidaire in Greenville, where she had been employed for over 20 years. In her spare time,…
Man faces 9-year minimum for shooting at man, trying to run him over with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Shelby man who shot at another man with a handgun and then attempted to run him over with his car faces a minimum term of nine years in prison after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court…
Fire destroys garage. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A detached garage and two vehicles parked inside of it were destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning, Jan .11. Ferry Township, Grant Township and Shelby-Benona fire departments responded to the scene at 3620 S. 124th Avenue shortly before 6 a.m. “It was totally engulfed when we got there,” said Ferry…
Obituary: Ernesto Vela, 44, of Shelby. Ernesto Vela, 44, of Shelby, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, after a hard fought health battle. He was born October 29, 1977, in Shelby, the son of Valentin Sr. and Juanita (Flores) Vela. Ernie, as he was often known, was an avid sports enthusiast; a die-hard fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Michigan…
Obituary: Jo Anne Markavitch, 89, of Ludington. Jo Anne E. Markavitch, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at home. She was born May 5, 1932, in Muskegon, the daughter of Lawrence and Mabel (Kenney) Buitendorp. Jo Anne worked at the S.D. Warren Paper Company in Muskegon for many years. In 1965, she married Thomas Markavitch. They lived in…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 11, 2022. Jo Anne E. Markavitch, 89, of Ludington, died Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Ernesto Vela, 44, of Shelby, died on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Doreen Elizabeth Rameau, 65, of Hesperia, died on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Elaine J. Tietz,…
Tires slashed. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The tires of a 2008 Dodge Ram pickup truck were slashed in the 400 block of West Hogan Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident was reported Saturday, Jan. 8, shortly before 11 p.m. Other police activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Friday, Jan. 7, 2022: 11:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police),…
2 snowmobile crashes cause minor injuries. OCEANA COUNTY — Two separate snowmobile crashes over the weekend resulted in minor injuries for both riders, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The first crash occurred Friday, Jan. 7, shortly after 10 a.m. on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail in the 500 block of South Oceana Drive near Buchanan Road and…
Ornamental chicken stolen. SHELBY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny theft of a 6-foot-tall ornamental chicken made of metal. The rooster, which is valued at $250, was stolen from a yard on Harvey Street some time between midnight and 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Anyone with information is asked to…
News alert: Snowmobile crash near Pentwater. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a snowmobile crash in the vicinity of 104th Avenue and VanBuren Road Sunday, Jan. 9, shortly before 5:30 p.m. A 23-year-old man is reportedly injured. First responders reporting extremely icy roads.
Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. This list may be updated as more closings and cancellations are reported. Events: Mason County Eastern at Hesperia junior varsity and varsity basketball games have been postponed. A new date has not yet been set. Schools: Bear Lake Public Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools. Hesperia…
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