Rob Splane accepts city manager position. HART — Former Hart City Councilman and Interim City Manager Rob Splane has accepted the position of city manager, and he officially begins his duties June 28. The search for a new city manager was narrowed down to two candidates — Splane, who is a tech support analyst for JSJ Corp. in Grand Haven…
Shelby Middle School band students wrap up challenging school year. Five Tigers head to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School band students finished a challenging school year and are looking forward to preparing for the new school year ahead. Shelby sixth grade band students finished up the school year Friday, June 11. The students…
New Era Farmers Market kicks off June 22. NEW ERA — The 2021 New Era Farmers Market kicks off Tuesday, June 22, in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church, at 1820 Ray Ave. There will be 41 vendors offering a wide selection of produce, crafts, artisan creations and more. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. The…
Man who poured gasoline on girlfriend sent to jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 32-year-old Shelby man who dumped gasoline on his girlfriend and threatened to burn her, Dec. 22, 2019 at his residence in the Village of Shelby was sentenced to one year in jail Monday, June 14, in 27th Circuit Court. Derrick Andrew Yager, of…
Fourth of July fireworks back on for 2021. OCEANA COUNTY — Fourth of July fireworks displays will once again light up the skies this year after COVID-19 canceled the events last summer. Hart will light off fireworks Friday, July 2; Pentwater, July 3; and both Silver Lake and Hesperia will have fireworks on the Fourth of July. HART — FRIDAY,…
Methamphetamine/MDMA possession yields jail term. HART — A 32-year-old Walkerville man convicted of methamphetamine/MDMA possession was sentenced in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, to 90 days in jail with credit for six days served. Antonio John-Renee Welcom, of 3259 166th Ave., pleaded guilty to the charge April 7, and in exchange, a second-offense cocaine delivery charge was…
Learning about making ‘dough.’ Hesperia second graders get an inside look at the local business world by designing donuts. HESPERIA – How can elementary students help a community? Students in Jordan Bourdo, Denise Short and Angie Pummel’s second grade classrooms at Patricia St. Clair Elementary School learned just that recently when they integrated the Junior Achievement Our Community program into…
Dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan Tuesday. Oceana County — Waves and currents on Lake Michigan will be dangerous for swimmers Tuesday afternoon and evening, June 15, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Strong currents in the water — especially near the north piers — today can pull swimmers into deeper water. Please consider helping to fund…
Notice of Hearing To all interested parties, particularly Arleigha Zimmer. In the matter of Joanna Kay Smith, 20-14219-NA. Please take notice that a hearing will be held in the 27th Circuit Court for Oceana County on July 15, 2021, at 9 a.m. in the Circuit Court room for the purpose of adjudication of the petition. This post is a paid notice…
Twin Lake man admits to stealing dirt bikes. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Twin Lake man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, to breaking and entering a building with intent. Thomas Edward Burns, of 3310 E. Skeels Rd., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he broke into a barn on Skeels Road Oct.…
Mears man pleads guilty to CSC. HART — A 43-year-old Mears man pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Monday, June 14. Emilto Moreno-Gomez, of 2235 N. 56th Ave., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that three incidents occurred during a time period between March 1, 2010 to Jan. 1, 2014 in…
Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Warren, Michigan man was sentenced to 15 months to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Steven Wayne Wunsche, of 13620 Grey Ave., testified before Judge Robert D.…
Weekend police news, June 14, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 11, 2021: 8:55 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 58-year-old Grand Haven man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West Monroe Road, Weare Township. 11:25 p.m., (OCSO), a 29-year-old Hart man was arrested on a fugitive warrant and for resisting and…
Lane closures on northbound US 31 begin Monday. PENTWATER — Lane closures for bridge work will be in effect this Monday, June 14, through Thursday, June 17, on northbound US 31 over the north branch of the Pentwater River, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The lane closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4…
Obituary: Mary Camargo, 89, of Hart. Mary Celestra Camargo, 89, of Hart, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 2, 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee, the daughter of William and Mary (Rush) Flatt. Mary married Pedro Camargo on January 27, 1950, in Detroit. They had 13 children and were married 66 years, until…
VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After hearing from many opponents to the recent drag racing ban at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, State Rep. Scott VanSingel said he has introduced legislation to allow drag racing on the dunes. “The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently made a decision to prohibit drag racing…
Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — After hearing many residents voice their opposition to a proposal to allow off-road vehicles on township roads, the Golden Township Board voted unanimously to scrap the plan Tuesday evening, June 8. Approximately 60 residents attended the regular meeting in the township hall meeting room, which…
Motorcycle stolen in break-in. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 2004 Honda CRF100 motorcycle valued at $2,000 was stolen during a breaking and entering in the 8900 block of East Loop Road that was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning, June 8, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. In a separate incident, an orange Kawasaki youth ATV was reported…
Several tools stolen in break-in, police seeking info. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in involving the theft of several tools and lawn care items that was reported Tuesday afternoon, June 8, in the 4900 block of South 184th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include: a 3-foot pipe wrench, a…
Portion of Garfield Road closed Wednesday. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Garfield Road east of 194th Avenue to 198th Avenue will be closed Wednesday, June 9, until 4 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.
Large home extensively damaged by fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Every fire department in Oceana County as well two Mason County departments battled a house fire at 5253 West Lakeview Drive Monday afternoon, June 7. No one was injured in the massive blaze but a few firefighters suffered from heat exhaustion, said Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith, battling…
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