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News alert: Vehicle fire Rothbury at rest area. GRANT TOWNSHIP: Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Rothbury rest area on southbound US 31 Thursday, May 13, shortly before 8 p.m.
News alert: Vehicle fire Rothbury at rest area. GRANT TOWNSHIP: Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Rothbury rest area on southbound US 31 Thursday, May 13, shortly before 8 p.m.
County board in split vote upholds clerk’s decision to oust canvasser. Clerk Amy Anderson suspended Chuck Ritchard for violating his oath of office after receiving his email, April 23, that cited election fraud as the reason for his intention to not certify the results. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to oust…
Recent births, posted May 13, 2021. The following births have been reported: Valentina Ximena Arias Velazquez, the daughter of Nerida Velazquez Salgado and Jose Arias Hernandez of Hart, was born Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…
42 years of fighting fires. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Fire Officers Association honored one of its longest-serving officers, Grant Township Firefighter Bruce Townsend, with a plaque presentation Wednesday evening, May 12, at the Grant Township Fire Station. “Bruce — if I could take two words to describe him is commitment and dedication,” said Chairman Jason…
News Alert: Grant Twp. FD called to brush fire on Lake Michigan. MONTAGUE, (Muskegon County) — Grant Township Fire Department was called to assist the Montague Fire Department at a brush fire on Sea Biscuit Lane at the end of Eilers Road on Lake Michigan Wednesday, May 12, at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Hart woman arrested after allegedly biting man, striking officer. HART — A 23-year-old Hart woman was arrested by the Hart Police Department for domestic assault and resisting arrest Sunday, May 9, shortly before 1 a.m. in the 400 block of Dryden Street after allegedly biting a man on the wrist and striking a police officer several times, according to Hart…
CSC tops 78th District Court felony arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s Note: Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court on felony charges: – Jose Castillo, 51, of 5551 S. 200th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of first-degree criminal sexual…
City manager search narrowed down to 2. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The search for a new city manager has been narrowed down to two candidates — interim city manager and former city council member Robert Splane who is a tech support analyst for JSJ Corp. in Grand Haven and owns West Coast Integration, LLC in Hart and Joseph…
Vandal/vandals damage Ferry Township Hall. FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating damage that was caused to the Ferry Township Hall on South Green Street. Two windows and a few pieces of vinyl siding on the building were damaged. The parking lot was also damaged due to someone spinning donuts, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident was…
Ranger UTV, camper trailer stolen. FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 2012 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle valued at $6,000 and a 2001 Springdale TR Coach camping trailer valued at $4,000. The theft was reported at 7:17 p.m. Sunday, May 9, on South 152nd Avenue. If anyone has information, they are asked to contact…
Homeless woman arrested after assaulting man, chasing him with broom. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old homeless woman from the Shelby area was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, May 9, around 4 p.m. on charges of aggravated assault and meth possession after allegedly assaulting a man with whom she had been in a dating relationship — at one point…
ESD superintendent thanks voters. Dear Editor, To everyone in the West Shore ESD’s boundaries, we would like to say thank you for approving the Special Education Millage Renewal proposal. At the ESD, we’re proud to partner on behalf of students in special education with the nine local public school districts and four non-public schools in Lake, Mason and Oceana counties…
Fire destroys house trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A fire at 2464 W. Scenic View Drive in the Oceana Shores subdivision destroyed a house trailer early Tuesday morning, May 11. The fire likely originated in the trailer’s wood stove, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. Firefighters from Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Ferry Township battled the blaze and…
Twin Lake man pleads guilty to receiving, concealing stolen motorcycles. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Twin Lake man lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a property theft case pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 10, to a felony of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Kaleb Joshua Pringle, of 6083 Meeuwenberg Rd., testified before…
Drunk driving death case headed to trial. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The drunk driving causing death case against a 45-year-old Fremont man is headed to trial. Judge Bradley G. Lambrix set the case against Joseph Ramiro Auger, of 2534 S. Stone Rd., for trial Aug. 26 and 27,…
PWC meets Friday to plan Art & Wine event. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will hold its May meeting at the newly-renovated Park Place located at 310 Rush Street, Pentwater Friday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be devoted to planning for the Art & Wine event scheduled for Aug. 22, 2021. This event is the main…
Obituary: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Dennert, 94, of Hart. Virginia Stella “Ginny” Dennert, 94, of Hart, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born October 7, 1926, in Hart, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kraus) Greiner. Virginia grew up on a dairy farm in Weare Township, and worked the soda fountain at Rexall Drug Store during the war. On November…
Obituary: Betty Greiner, 92, of Hart. Betty Joann Greiner, 92, of Hart, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born May 1, 1929, in Cedar Springs, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Hanna) Rake Betty enjoyed knitting, crafting, golfing, and doing puzzles. Betty is survived by her husband of 30 years, Sebastian “Bud” Greiner; children, Christine Anderson, Vicki Maher,…
Shelby Township launches new logo, website. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A newly rebranded Shelby Township has recently launched its brand-new website, www.shelbytownshipoceana.com. The new website brings all of the resources Shelby Township residents need to one easy-to-navigate platform, including access to news, information, and resources for the community. The rebranding effort began in January as the township board wanted to bring…
Hart HS principal accepts superintendent position in UP. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce has resigned from his position to take a new job at his alma mater in the Upper Peninsula. Bruce has accepted a job as superintendent of Gwinn Public Schools, said Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt. Bruce has served as…
Election results certified following disruption during first attempt. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers certified the results of Tuesday’s special election Thursday morning, May 6, following an unsuccessful attempt to do so Wednesday due to a “disruption” prior to the board’s meeting, according to Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson. “The board of canvassers was not able to call…
