Early voting begins this Saturday OCEANA COUNTY — With the Nov. 5 general election less than two weeks away, here’s a look at contested races and proposals that appear on local ballots: D = Democrat; R = Republican; and NPA = No Party Affiliation Oceana County Probate Judge (non-partisan) — vote for one Eric Fox Anna Rapa Oceana County Road…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Editor’s Note: As the services of Media Group 31, LLC are news services, the information posted within the sites are archivable for public record and historical posterity. For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. It is the editor’s discretion to update or edit a story when/if…
Jazz ensemble led by veteran Michigan pianist who is an MSU jazz professor. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues its 2024-25 season when it presents the Xavier Davis Quartet in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at hartseries.org and at the door. Xavier Davis’ professional career as a jazz…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man died in a UTV (utility terrain vehicle) crash on East Madison Road near Maple Island Road in the Walkerville area Saturday, Oct. 19, shortly after noon, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It is my unfortunate duty to advise all of you of a fatal crash that took place in Oceana…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly fleeing from police on a stolen motorcycle on East Fillmore Road Sunday, Oct. 20, shortly after 4 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Battle Creek woman suffered a possible broken femur when the ATV she was operating at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes overturned, pinning her legs underneath it Friday, Oct. 18, shortly before 6 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was northbound on the dunes “when she lost control of her…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 7-year-old Muskegon girl and her father, who is a 27-year-old Muskegon man, were injured when the van he was driving crashed into a tree Sunday, Oct. 20, shortly after 3 a.m. on 192nd Avenue near Pierce Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Both the man and the girl were pinned inside the…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a tractor fire in a field located near South 192nd Avenue and Loop Road Monday, Oct. 21, shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central Middle School is hiring a full time Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job #601 Application Deadline: Dec. 13, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting. Posted until Dec. 13, 2024.
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024: 10:17 p.m., a 51-year-old Whitehall man was arrested on charges of second-offense driving while license revoked, improper license plate and operating without insurance, and a 47-year-old Holton woman…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man has been warned by police that if he returns to the Oceana County Democratic Headquarters located in the 4300 block of West Monroe Road, he will be arrested for trespassing, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect allegedly created a disturbance at the headquarters Wednesday, Oct. 16, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Maryland woman who is 6 months pregnant suffered a head laceration and a possible broken arm when the red 2019 Can Am Maverick ATV she was riding on as a passenger crashed at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday, Oct. 17, around 6:15 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 30-year-old…
Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled. The…
Kandy Ann (Epplett) Miller, 64, of Walkerville (School Section Lake), passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1960, to Eva Mae Bailey and Gilbert Leroy Epplett. Kandy enjoyed the beach with family and friends, traveling and adventures with her husband, planning and helping with many activities in her children’s lives. She…
Curtis James Minzey, 30, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born March 1, 1994, in Fremont, and attended Hesperia High School. Curtis was a dear father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend. He truly possessed a heart of gold, and would selflessly do anything for anyone, even if that meant putting himself last. His love…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes for a Side by Side rollover crash Thursday, Oct. 17, around 6:15 p.m. It was reported that a pregnant woman was in a Side by Side that “flipped over” behind Test Hill.
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024: 3:37 a.m. , disturbance, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 7:10 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 9:20 a.m., medical assist, 400…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Muskegon man was ejected from the silver 2011 Cadillac SRX he was driving Monday, Oct. 14, shortly before 5 p.m. on southbound US 31 near the Rothbury rest area, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report released Thursday, Oct. 17. The report’s narrative states that the SUV “left the right side of the…
Shelby family swooping in to help hurricane victims By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — As those of us in west Michigan watched in horror the damage, injuries and deaths in the South caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton, many wanted to help those suffering. Several local people, organizations and businesses generously donated money and supplies, and one local family…
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