Grandpa who drove drunk with grandkid in car sentenced to prison.

June 14, 2021

  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.…

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Weekend police news, June 14, 2021.

June 14, 2021

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…

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Lane closures on northbound US 31 begin Monday.

June 13, 2021

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…

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Obituary: Mary Camargo, 89, of Hart.

June 11, 2021

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…

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VanSingel introduces legislation to allow drag racing at the dunes.

June 9, 2021

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…

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Golden Township nixes proposal to allow ORVs on roads.

June 9, 2021

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…

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Motorcycle stolen in break-in.

June 9, 2021

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…

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Several tools stolen in break-in, police seeking info.

June 9, 2021

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…

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Portion of Garfield Road closed Wednesday.

June 9, 2021

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.

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Large home extensively damaged by fire.

June 7, 2021

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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Ressel-Hodan named Pentwater Citizen of the Year.

June 7, 2021

Ressel-Hodan named Pentwater Citizen of the Year. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has named Dr. Claudia Ressel-Hodan 2021 Pentwater Citizen of the Year. In taking the honor, Ressel-Hodan adds her name to the list of previous winners that make up the Pentwater Citizen of the Year alumni, a veritable ‘who’s who’ list of Pentwater community leaders for nearly 50…

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Police news, June 7, 2021.

June 7, 2021

Police news, June 7, 2021. The following recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Sunday, June 6, 2021: 3:43 a.m., a 33-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a warrant, and a 27-year-old Muskegon man was cited for operating without a license, Skeels Road, Greenwood Township. Monday, June 7, 2021: 12:42 a.m., a 40-year-old Walkerville man was cited for open…

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Shelby man allegedly shoots at another man, attempts to run him over with car.

June 7, 2021

Shelby man allegedly shoots at another man, attempts to run him over with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A 30-year-old Shelby man faces up to life in prison for allegedly shooting at another man with a handgun and then attempting to run him over with his car Thursday night, June 3, in the Village of Shelby. Phillip Dean…

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Tara Oomen crowned Asparagus Queen.

June 6, 2021

Tara Oomen crowned Asparagus Queen. SHELBY — Tara Oomen was crowned the 2021 Asparagus Queen and Grace Huffman was named First Runner Up during the Asparagus Queen Pageant Saturday evening, June 5, at Shelby High School.

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High fire danger this weekend.

June 4, 2021

High fire danger this weekend. With high temperatures and limited rainfall expected for the next several days, fire danger is high or very high across much of northern Michigan. That means taking precautions to prevent wildfires through the weekend when working or playing outdoors. “With conditions this dry, a lot of different things can set off fires,” said Jeff Vasher,…

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Pentwater Service Club raises $1,350 for food bank.

June 4, 2021

  Pentwater Service Club raises $1,350 for food bank. PENTWATER — Members and friends of the Pentwater Service Club raised $1,350 in cash and a dozen baskets of food for the Pentwater Food Bank located at First Baptist Church.   Now in its second year, contributions were up more than 25 percent from a year ago when the members decided to…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted June 4, 2021.

June 4, 2021

78th District Court arraignments, posted June 4, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Lucas Antonio Gonzales, 40, of PO Box 74, Mears: Michigan State Police (MSP); third-offense domestic violence. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety. Preliminary conference: June 7 at 3 p.m. – Dustin Douglas Clark, 29, of 2151 N. 56th Ave.,…

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Obituary: James Shull, 80, of Hart. 

June 4, 2021

Obituary: James Shull, 80, of Hart.  James Clare Shull, 80, of Hart, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021. He was born April 6, 1941, in Hart, the third child of Carlton and Lucille (Cargill) Shull. Jim graduated in 1960 from Hart High School and a week later took over the farm in Elbridge Township, from a brother partnership of…

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Step back in time with the historical society.

June 4, 2021

Step back in time with the historical society. HART — “We collect old things, even some new things, but only things associated with Oceana County and its people,” states a press release from the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society. The historical society’s Chadwick-Munger Building, located at 114 Dryden Street across the street from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, is…

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2 local entrepreneurs selected as finalists for Pitch North competition.

June 4, 2021

2 local entrepreneurs selected as finalists for Pitch North competition. Five area entrepreneurs, including two from Oceana County, have been chosen to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges during the third annual Pitch North competition.  Finalists include: Courtney DeGarmo, Courtney’s Canine Creations, from Oceana County; Caleb Davis-Dykema, A Garden In The Woods Farm, from Oceana County; Eric…

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Over $40,000 awarded to Oceana organizations through GLE People Fund.

June 4, 2021

Over $40,000 awarded to Oceana organizations through GLE People Fund. The Great Lakes Energy (GLE) People Fund has set a new organizational record of grants awarded in a single grant cycle. More than $263,000 has been marked for charitable and community organizations throughout the GLE service area, surpassing the 2020 grant amount total by more than $35,000.  A total $40,300 was awarded…

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