Big top circus coming to Hart Monday. HART — Thanks to sponsorship by the Oceana County Agricultural Society/Oceana County Fair, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, is coming to the Oceana County Fairgrounds Monday, June 28. C&M Circus has become internationally known for quality family entertainment. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on National Geographic’s Explorer TV series,…
OWI crash, fraud complaints among police activity. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, June 22, 2021: – 6:28 p.m., an 81-year-old Branch man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a single-vehicle crash, northbound US 31, Shelby Township. Wednesday, June 23, 2021: – 6:55 a.m., fraud/swindle, East Mill Street, Crystal Township. Money attempted to…
Trial set in drunk driving death case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A three-day jury trial has been scheduled for the driver involved in a deadly crash that occurred last September at the intersection of 120th Avenue and Adams Road in Crystal Township. Gregory Glenn Boos, 46, of 2829 124th Ave., Hart, faces felony charges of operating while intoxicated…
Pentwater Police Dept. moves to new station. By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondent PENTWATER — With the arrival of summer, the Village of Pentwater grows to a population of 4,500 people. A fully equipped police department is needed. Opening June 6, Pentwater combined its local government offices into one location. “Pentwater is a two to three-generational town,” said Police Chief Laude…
News alert: tree, wires down. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to the 7000 block of Scenic Drive Thursday, June 24, shortly after 8:30 a.m. for a tree and wires down across the road, making the road impassable.
Camper trailer fire ignites pole barn. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona, Hart and Grant Township fire departments battled a pole barn fire that ignited from a fifth-wheel camper trailer fire at 8891 West Shelby Road near 24th Avenue Wednesday, June 23, around 4:45 p.m. Shelby-Benona Fire Department was initially called to the scene for the camper trailer fire,…
News alert: pole barn fire. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona, Hart and Grant Township fire departments were dispatched to a pole barn fire that ignited from a fifth-wheel camper trailer fire in the 8800 block of West Shelby Road near 24th Avenue Wednesday, June 23, around 4:45 p.m.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Walkerville, Pentwater. District Health Department #10 is offering the COVID-19 vaccine through multiple pop-up vaccine clinics all summer. Upcoming local pop-up clinics in June: Friday, June 25, 4-5:30 p.m., Arbre Farms Parking Lot, 6362 N. 192nd Ave., Walkerville. Wednesday, June 30, noon to 5 p.m., Pentwater Public School Cafeteria, 600 E. Park St, Pentwater. You do…
Stabbing suspect charged with intent to murder; heroic victim in ICU. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. HART — The 44-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township last weekend has been formally charged in Oceana County’s 78th…
Sheriff K-9 comforts scared child. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Sometimes all you need is a little love from a furry friend to cheer you up and warm your heart. That is exactly what Oceana County Sheriff’s K-9 Laz accomplished when he sprang into action Tuesday evening, June 22, to cheer up a frightened and cold little girl.…
Advisory committee to guide county’s use of $5.1 million American Rescue Plan funds. HART — Oceana County Commissioner Craig Hardy (District 3) is leading a small group of county and community leaders who will offer guidance to county officials on how best to utilize its $5.1 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), states a press release issued by…
Recent deaths, posted June 23, 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: Nicolas Ruiz Tlaseca, 53, of Shelby, died on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Alice Jean Buchnius, 92, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral &…
State police investigate campground stabbing. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Detroit man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers on an assault and battery charge following a stabbing at the Lucky Lake Campground early Sunday morning, June 20, said MSP Sgt. Dan Thomas. One victim — a 30-year-old man — was stabbed and transported to an…
Case moves forward against Shelby man accused of trying to run man over with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. SHELBY — The criminal case against a 30-year-old Shelby man accused of shooting at another man with a handgun and then attempting to run him over with his car was bound…
Downed power line causes electrical fire in house. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A downed power line on Woodrow Road created an overload of electricity to a nearby house Monday evening, June 21, causing an electrical fire, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “They smelled smoke in the house by where the wire went down,” said Chief White.…
Recent births, posted June 22, 2021. The following births have been reported: Jackson Myles Swiastyn, the son of Allison and Corbin Swiastyn of Manistee, was born on Friday, June 18, 2021. Janie Mae Tienda, the daughter of Samantha Smith and Luis Tienda of Hart, was born on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Samuel Allan Mendez, Jr., the son of Maria and Samuel Mendez…
Pentwater police crack down on juvenile curfew violators. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department has announced that it will begin enforcing the village curfew notice due to juveniles destroying property and creating disturbances at night. Anyone under the age of 17 is not allowed to be out after 11 p.m. The department posted the following on Facebook Monday, June 21:…
Case against man accused of fleeing from police set for trial. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The criminal case against a 35-year-old man who is accused of escaping from police following a high-speed chase that crossed county lines last September is scheduled for trial Aug. 12 and 13…
Trial in drunk driving death case postponed. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The trial in a drunk driving causing death case in 27th Circuit Court against a Fremont man is has been postponed. Judge Bradley G. Lambrix said during a status conference Monday, June 21, that the trial against…
Hart man arrested for squatting, violating parole. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 18, 2021: 11:20 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 28-year-old Hart man was arrested for parole violation and squatting, North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:30 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Twin Lake man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS)…
Mental Health Matters: Mental health issues of LGBTQ+ community. By Alan Neushwander. An estimated 373,000 Michigan residents identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+). As a state, we have made progress to expand equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and for the first time in history, Governor Whitmer recently signed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month…
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