Shelby village to consider water agreement with township SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council is holding a special meeting Monday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Shelby High School library to vote on a wholesale water agreement with Shelby Township to provide water for Oceana Acres apartments developed by Peterson Farms. “After several years of discussion and consideration, the…
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Clown Band accepting summer arts camp scholarship applications SCOTTVILLE — Every year the Scottville Clown Band awards scholarships to middle school and high school children attending summer performing arts education programs. These scholarships are awarded in the memory of Raymond Schulte, who restarted the band in 1947, following a five-year hiatus during World War II and officially named it the Scottville…
Hart police investigate string of vehicle break-ins ‘Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles to see if they are unlocked.’ HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins reported in the 10 block of Water Street Saturday, April 1. “Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles to see if…
Hart Police Department report, March 31, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 23, 2023: 9:47 a.m., fraud complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 1:22 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, State Street and Hilltop Drive, City of Hart. 4:05 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 6:20…
State awards $790,000 grant to fix Shelby Road SHELBY – Governor Gretchen Whitmer awarded a $790,000 state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant to upgrade Shelby Road so that Peterson Farms and Perdue Farms can expand their businesses. The grant will support a total of 128 new jobs and will enable $31 million in private investments in the Village and…
Obituary: Donald Carrick, 84, of New Era Donald Carrick, 84 years of age, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his New Era home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born, the youngest of two children, on January 15, 1939, in Highland Park, to Elmer and Ruth Carrick. He was educated in the Hazel Park School system in…
79th District Court arraignments, March 30, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 N. Oceana Dr., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: April 4 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/cash.…
79th District Court sentencings, dismissals By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Damon Lamonte Morgan, of 548 E. Madison Rd., Hart, was found guilty March 22 of improper license and was sentenced to $375 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Armando Falcon, of 511…
Hair band heydays Val-Du-Lakes rocked the summer music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Some of the biggest names in rock music took center stage at the Val-Du-Lakes outdoor amphitheater back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Summers sizzled with rowdy crowds gathering on the hill to thrash to heavy metal icons Ozzy Osbourne…
Shelby hires new police chief By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Former Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler was recently hired as the new Shelby police chief. Roseler, 58, began his duties March 20. The Montague native hails from a family dedicated to emergency services. Most family members have worked or work as police officers, paramedics, firefighters and 911 dispatchers. Roesler,…
Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club Citizen of the Year PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizen of the Year. The winner(s), who will be announced June 1, will be recognized at a dinner and program held in their honor Oct. 12, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. For more than 50 years the PSC…
Sheriff’s office investigates cherry tree destruction HART TOWNSHIP — A young George Washington eventually fessed up to cutting down a cherry tree, and investigators from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are hoping whoever uprooted two cherry trees in an orchard last weekend also confesses. “Unknown suspects entered into a fenced-in cherry orchard and caused turf damage and uprooted two cherry…
Gavi Olivarez named Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month PENTWATER — Citing his service to community, teamwork, and helpfulness, Gavi Olivarez has been selected by Pentwater Public School faculty as the Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month. Olivarez, a senior, was recognized for his helpfulness toward younger students and dedication to teamwork. “Gavi is an exceptional role model…
Fire destroys Hesperia home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HESPERIA — Five fire departments from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Fremont, White Cloud and Holton battled a large house fire at 83 Hoskins Street Friday afternoon, March 24. The older two-story home located on the Newaygo County side of the village was approximately 2,500 square feet, said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. The…
79th District Court arraignments, March 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Micheal Anthony Leija, of 610 W. Orange St., Greenville, Michigan; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); controlled substance possession — narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. Probable cause hearing: March 28 at 1 p.m. Bail:…
79th District Court sentencings, March 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Kathleen Gillian Stevens, of 53 Northland Crossings, Shelby, was found guilty March 14 of operating with a high blood alcohol content and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; outpatient…
UPDATE: THIS HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 A.M. TO 4 P.M. SATURDAY Winter storm could produce half a foot of snow OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Oceana, Mason and Lake counties, predicting that 6 inches of snow could hit the area. The winter storm…
Hart Police Department report, March 24, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 16, 2023: 12:45 p.m., unwanted person, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:08 p.m., wellbeing check, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:15 p.m., a A 41-year-old Hart woman was cited for operating without insurance, Polk Road…
Drivers injured in head-on crash on slick road SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a head-on crash Thursday, March 23, shortly before 8 a.m. on M 20 were transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Mercy Hospital in Muskegon for non-life-threatening injuries, according to a preliminary accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “A surge of winter weather”…
Driver cited following 2-vehicle fiery crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old North Muskegon man was cited by an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy for “careless/negligent” driving following a two-car crash that caused both cars to catch on fire Thursday, March 23, shortly before 4 p.m. at the intersection of York Road and 104th Avenue, according to a preliminary accident report by…
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