Freezing rain expected tonight.

January 8, 2022

Freezing rain expected tonight. OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for several Michigan counties, including Oceana, that takes effect at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8.  In addition to Oceana, impacted counties include Mason, Lake, Osceola, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm,  Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and…

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News alert: Snowmobile crash on Oceana Drive.

January 7, 2022

News alert: Snowmobile crash on Oceana Drive. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and Shelby-Benona Fire Department were dispatched to a snowmobile crash involving injuries on Oceana Drive near Buchanan Road and 79th Avenue Friday, Jan. 7, around 10:15 a.m.

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HPD news, Jan. 7, 2022.

January 7, 2022

HPD news, Jan. 7, 2022. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021: 4:45 p.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 9:50 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 31, 2021: 10:40 a.m., medical assist, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 4:05 p.m.,…

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Winter storm warning extended until 4 p.m. Friday.

January 7, 2022

Winter storm warning extended until 4 p.m. Friday. OCEANA COUNTY — The US National Weather Service extended the winter storm warning until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, for Oceana, Mason and Muskegon counties. Expect heavy snow with additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions.  “The western halves of Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties will be…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.

January 7, 2022

Closings and cancellations for Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. This list may be updated as more closings and cancellations are reported. Pere Marquette Charter Township offices closed.. COVID-19 testing clinic at Harbor View Marina, Ludington, cancelled. Schools: Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools. Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Mason County Central Public Schools,…

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Man smashes through window, jumps off hotel balcony trying to escape police.

January 6, 2022

Man smashes through window, jumps off hotel balcony trying to escape police. HART — A warrant has been issued for a 44-year-old Hart man who ran through a glass window, shattering it, and then jumped off a balcony at the Dunes Inn Express & Suites last month, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “On Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, the Hart…

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78th District Court arraignments, Jan. 6, 2022.

January 6, 2022

78th District Court arraignments, Jan. 6, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Aaron Vaughn Jacobs, 36, of 7044 N. 92nd Ave., Hart, was arrested by MSP for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Jacobs also faces a misdemeanor charge…

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Winter storm warning extended to Friday morning.

January 5, 2022

Winter storm warning extended to Friday morning. ‘Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to near zero.’ OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids extended the winter storm warning for west Michigan, which includes Oceana County, until Friday, Jan. 7, at 10 a.m. NWS extended the warning Wednesday, Jan 5, shortly after 3:30 p.m. In addition…

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News alert: Shed fire on 56th Avenue.

January 5, 2022

News alert: Shed fire on 56th Avenue. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Grant Township and Shelby-Benona fire departments were dispatched to a shed on fire on South 56th Avenue near Webster Road Wednesday, Jan. 5, at 3:30 p.m. A passerby called 911, according to dispatch information. Shelby-Benona Fire Department was told to disregard the call about five minutes after being toned out…

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Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.

January 5, 2022

Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. This list may be updated as more closings and cancellations are reported. Mason County Central’s girls basketball game at Ravenna scheduled for tonight has been postponed. A make up date has not been set yet. Mason County Eastern boys basketball games have been cancelled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. The Mason County Zoning…

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News alert: Crash on US 31.

January 5, 2022

News alert: Crash on US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a rollover crash involving minor injuries on northbound US 31 near M 20 Wednesday, Jan. 5, shortly before 2:30 p.m.

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Police news, Jan. 5, 2022.

January 5, 2022

Recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, includes: Police news, Jan. 5, 2022. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021: 12:38 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Oceana Drive and Star Hill, Hart Township. The driver, a 26-year-old Hart woman, was cited for driving while license suspended and operating without insurance. 2:42 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injury, Oceana Drive…

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First locally born baby of 2022 born Jan. 2. 

January 5, 2022

First locally born baby of 2022 born Jan. 2.  LUDINGTON — The first baby born in 2022 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital was Ellis Lee Fitzpatrick. Ellis entered this world on January 2, at 8:47 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 15 0unces., and measuring 22 1/4 inches. Ellis’ parents are Paige and Evan Fitzpatrick of Ludington, who are first-time parents. Paige…

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‘Near blizzard conditions’ expected.

January 4, 2022

‘Near blizzard conditions’ expected. OCEANA COUNTY — The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for west Michigan, including Oceana County. NWS issued the warning Tuesday, Jan. 4, shortly after 11 a.m. In addition to Oceana County, impacted counties include Mason, Lake, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent and Allegan. The warning remains in effect from…

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Obituary: Carl M. Dennison, 76, of Hart. 

January 4, 2022

Obituary: Carl M. Dennison, 76, of Hart.  On December 30, 2021, Jesus welcomed his new angel home, Carl M. Dennison, to be greeted by his precious granddaughter, Moira Claire Arney who preceded him in death on August 17, 2021. Carl was born April 15, 1945 in Lexington, Tennessee, to William and Sudie Dennison. He was their eighth child. He attended…

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Obituary: Barbary Taylor, 51, of Hart. 

January 4, 2022

Obituary: Barbary Taylor, 51, of Hart.  Barbara “Barbi” Kay Taylor, 51, of Hart, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her home. She was born January 13, 1970, in Shelby, the daughter of Sidney and Barbara (Pider) Taylor. Barbi was a graduate of Whitehall High School class of 1989. She had worked as a cashier with Adventure EZ Mart…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

January 4, 2022

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. This post may be updated. The following closings and cancellations have been reported: The scheduled Mason County Eastern junior varsity/varsity girls basketball game at MCE vs Elk Rapids scheduled for tonight is canceled. Shelby Public Schools: All after school practices and activities cancelled.   Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy…

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Obituary: Wayne Fessenden, 65, of Hesperia. 

January 4, 2022

Obituary: Wayne Fessenden, 65, of Hesperia.  Wayne Allen Fessenden, 65, of Hesperia, died on Monday, January 3, 2022. He was born June 27, 1956, in Hart, the son of Clifford and Sylvia (Eitniear) Fessenden. Wayne was also known as the country music artist, Lefty Pines, in which he was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame. Besides his…

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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 4, 2022.

January 4, 2022

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Jan. 4, 2022. Carl M. Dennison, 76, of Hart, died on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Barbara “Barbi” Kay Taylor, 51, of Hart, died on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Wayne Allen Fessenden, 65, of Hesperia, died on Monday, January 3, 2022. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…

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Father of kidnapped missionary family says they will not be deterred from future mission trips.

January 3, 2022

Father of kidnapped missionary family says they will not be deterred from future mission trips. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Ray Noecker, 49, of Shelby, whose wife and five children were kidnapped in Haiti, spoke with the media following a community luncheon Sunday, Jan. 2, at the West Michigan Research Center. “I was waving and shouting. I just…

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Police news, Jan. 3, 2022.

January 3, 2022

Police news, Jan. 3, 2022. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021: 12:24 p.m., identity theft, West Deer Road, Golden Township. A Verizon account was set up in the victim’s name, and a phone was purchased. There are no suspects. 2:52 p.m., larceny of a battery tender, South Newaygo Trail, Grant Township. A 44-year-old…

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