Obituary: Galen “Bill” Dunn, 89, of Hart. Galen Rex “Bill” Dunn, 89, of Hart, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at his home. He was born October 27, 1931, in Hancock County, Kentucky, the son of James and Lillian (Johnson) Dunn. Bill served his country in the US Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a…
Pentwater Women’s Club meeting Sept. 10. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will hold its September Member Meeting Friday, Sept. 10, at 1:30 p.m. at the Centenary United Methodist Church meeting room. Members are reminded that dues will be collected at this meeting. Claudia Ressel-Hodan, Psy.D, will speak on the topic, “Aging and Dealing with Pain.” Current local CDC guidelines…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 30, 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: Nancy J. Jonseck, 87, of New Era, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Galen Rex “Bill” Dunn, 89, of Hart, died on Friday, August…
Severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of Central and Northern Lower Michigan, including Oceana County, until 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29. “Strong to severe thunderstorms to affect Lower Michigan this afternoon into this evening. At 1:25 p.m. EDT, a line of scattered to numerous showers…
The bond between a girl and her horse cannot be broken. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Chloe Coker, 16, has had a passion for horses since she was a little girl, and that love for the beautiful animals seems to be hereditary since her mom, Amanda, is also a horse enthusiast. Chloe is one of three 4-H ambassadors at…
Village, township to hold joint meeting to discuss water extension. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council and the Shelby Township Board will hold a joint meeting Monday, Aug. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Shelby High School Library to discuss and hear public comments about a possible water extension outside the village limits for a proposed development project on Oceana…
Shelby ends ‘pay to play’ for sports. SHELBY — The Shelby Public School Board recently voted to eliminate the district’s “pay-to-play” athletics program. “The pay-to-play program, created in 2013 as a response to the Great Recession, required families/students to pay a fee to participate in athletics, which helped offset the costs to maintain the programs,” states a press release from…
4-H teaches valuable life lessons. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — 4-H stands for Head, Heart, Hands and Health, and kids who are involved in the agricultural program learn many life lessons in those four important areas. Local 4-H clubs are spending this week at the Oceana County Fairgrounds during the 150th Annual Oceana County Fair to show their animals…
Shelby Township unanimously OKs $1.8 million bond for road work. SHELBY — The Shelby Township Board unanimously approved a $1.8 million bond for road work earlier this month. “Our tax-paying residents deserve to see where their hard-earned money is going, and this very large project is a true example of that,” said Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Raffaelli. “I realize the…
News alert: Transformer on fire in Ferry. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Ferry Township Fire Department was dispatched to a transformer on fire at Garfield Road and 154th Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 24, at around 4:30 p.m.
News alert: Power lines down on 72nd Avenue. Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to 72nd Avenue between Taylor and Duck roads Tuesday, Aug. 24, shortly before 4:30 p.m. for power lines down.
UPDATE: Oceana Drive is back open to traffic in that area. News alert: Power lines down on Oceana Drive. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to power lines down on Oceana Drive between Star Hill and Polk Road Tuesday, Aug. 24, around 4:30 p.m. Traffic is being blocked in that area. Please avoid the area.
US 31 ramps north of Pentwater to close Wednesday, Thursday. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mason County — The US 31 on-ramp and off-ramp at US 31 Business Route/Oceana Drive are scheduled to close Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 25 and 26, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The work is weather dependent. Please…
News alert: Crash at Tyler Road and 64th Avenue. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Tyler Road and 64th Avenue Tuesday, Aug. 24, around 12:20 p.m. Minor injuries reported. The crash involved a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck driven by a 26-year-old Elmira man, according to an Oceana…
Texas men arrested for assaulting Florida man, woman. HART — A 49-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, both from Rio Hondo, Texas, were arrested by the Hart Police Department for assault and battery after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old Seffner, Florida man and 27-year-old Bradenton, Florida woman Saturday afternoon, Aug. 21, in the 1000 block of State Street, according to Hart Police Chief Juan…
Employees tied up with zip ties during marijuana robbery near Hesperia. NEWAYGO COUNTY — Two employees at a marijuana dispensary were robbed at gunpoint and tied up with zip ties during an armed robbery Monday night, Aug. 23, near Hesperia, according to a press release from the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office. Hesperia police officers assisted Newaygo County sheriff’s deputies at…
Armed suicidal man taken into custody following police standoff. ‘The man opened the door and tossed a live rifle round out onto the ground.’ HART — An armed suicidal man who was in a lengthy standoff with police Friday night, Aug. 20, was safely taken into custody and transported to the hospital for a mental health evaluation. No one was…
Veggie Van to visit Fountain, Hart. Families in the northern portion of Mason County and mid-Oceana County are invited to pick up a bag of free healthy produce when the Veggie Van makes stops in Fountain and in Hart over the next several weeks. The schedule is as follows: Friday, August 27, 2021: Sherman Township Hall at 3854 E Main…
Hart police seek public’s help identifying suspect. HART — The Hart Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of illegal dumping. HPD was dispatched to the 100 block of East Main Street Monday, Aug. 16, for an illegal dumping complaint. The police department is trying to identify the man in the photographs. Anyone who is able…
Ohio man, 20, in critical condition following dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Ashland, Ohio man was transported by Aeromed to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids for critical injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, Aug. 21, shortly after 11 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man…
Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after hitting deer. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Fremont man remains in critical condition Monday, Aug. 23, after hitting a deer while operating a motorcycle Sunday, Aug. 22, shortly before 7 p.m. on East Jefferson Road near 186th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who reportedly suffered a head injury, was transported…
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