Police seek public’s help to find alleged assailant. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a suspect who allegedly punched a dog and choked out a man at the Double JJ Resort Saturday, April 3, at 3 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident occurred…
Man faces jail for smashing his mom’s house, car windows. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 20-year-old man currently lodged in the Genesee County Jail in a separate case pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 5, to malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000. Bradley James Skofic, Jr., who appeared via Polycom video conferencing from the Genesee County Jail,…
Broadband survey closes April 16. OCEANA COUNTY – The Oceana County Economic Alliance, in partnership with Connected Nation Michigan, will close its Connected Community Engagement Survey for Oceana County Friday, April 16. The program that was launched in early February will leverage the data that has been provided by residents, businesses, community organizations, and others to identify problem areas and…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Report of a shed fire, 3000 block of West Hogan Road. Pentwater Fire Department, Hart Fire Department, and Riverton Fire Department (Mason County) have been dispatched. Fire is about 50 feet from a house.
Police news, April 6, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, April 2, 2021: 8:39 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Hesperia man was cited for illegal burn, South Riverview Drive, Newfield Township. Saturday, April 3, 2021: 4:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 29-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), Silver…
Rooftop fire at Gray & Co. quickly extinguished. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A rooftop fire Monday afternoon, April 5, caused 120 employees to evacuate Gray & Co., a food processing facility that specializes in cherry products. A roofing crew was working on the roof, and a compound ignited, said Gray & Co. Director of Operations Dirk Williams. “They…
Mears home destroyed by fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — A house was destroyed in an early morning fire Monday, April 5, on Fox Road between 56th and 64th avenues, according to Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. No one was injured. The family, which includes two adults and two children, escaped from the fire after hearing a grill’s propane…
Shelby man faces jail for resisting arrest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Shelby man faces up to nine months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 5, to two counts of resisting arrest. Juan Sanchez, of 68 N. State St., testified that he resisted arrest when a Shelby police officer and a Hart…
Water Road closed until May 6. HART TOWNSHIP — Water Road between Polk and Taylor roads will be closed until May 6 for construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Weekly closures will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The road will be reopened every Thursday for the weekend and will be closed the following…
36th Avenue closed through Wednesday. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — 36th Avenue between Arthur and Cleveland roads is closed Monday, April 5, through Wednesday, April 7, for road repairs, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
News alert: 2-car crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and the Shelby-Benona Fire Department were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash near the Oceana Golf Club entrance in the area of South Oceana Drive and 79th Avenue Monday, April 5, shortly after 10 a.m. Minor injuries were reported.
News alert: Woods fire sparked by possible lightning strike. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Ferry Township Fire Department was dispatched to the end of Warren Road and 144th Avenue to a small grass and woods fire sparked by a possible lightning strike Monday, April 5, at 7:46 a.m.
Obituary: Richard Lange, 91, of Muskegon, formerly of Walkerville. Richard Joseph Lange, 91, of Muskegon, formerly of Walkerville, left this world to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020. He was born August 19, 1929, in Royal Oak Township, MI, the son of Edward and Agnes (Perry) Lange. Richard served in the US Air Force, stationed in Japan after…
Recent deaths, posted April 5, 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: Sharon Bowen, 76, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Robert V. Helmer, 96, of Shelby, died on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Jimmie D. “Jim”…
WALKERVILLE — Students and staff will get an additional two days of spring break as the school has announced it will be closed Monday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 6, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Classes are expected to resume Wednesday, April 7.
ATVs, RZR stolen in break-in. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering in the 6000 block of North 168th Avenue near Walkerville that occurred sometime between March 29 and April 2 Two ATVs and a RZR were stolen — a red 2009 Polaris RZR 170 with VIN 4XAVA17A39T001752; a black and yellow 2004…
Around the County: Children hunt for thousands of Easter eggs. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART — Hundreds of children hunted for thousands of Easter eggs Saturday, April 3, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds on a sunny spring afternoon. There were 10,000 candy-filled eggs for the kids to find and bring home.
News alert: Sand dunes rollover crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Life EMS was dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, April 3, around 10:15 a.m. for a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes involving an injured male subject.
MSP responds to 2 crashes in same location. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to two vehicle crashes near the same intersection Thursday morning, April 1, following an unseasonable April Fool’s Day snowfall. An MSP trooper responded to a one-vehicle crash at 8:17 a.m. on the northbound US 31 exit ramp to Shelby Road.…
Home extensively damaged in early morning fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — A fire caused major damage to a home at 1551 N. Fitzgerald Ave. Friday morning, April 2, said Hesperia Area Fire Department Cpt. Jason Newman. Hesperia firefighters were assisted by Fremont, White Cloud and Ferry Township departments, and Life EMS also responded to the scene, said Newman.…
News alert: Rollover crash on the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Life EMS was dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes for a rollover crash Thursday, April 1, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Central Dispatch reported that a male subject is injured. The ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park opened for the 2021 season Thursday. This is the second reported…
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