
News alert: Vehicle crash on Marshville Dam Road. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash on Marshville Dam Road in front of the Marshville Dam County Park Monday, Aug. 16, shortly before 6 p.m.
Youth Advisory Council to award $3,800 in grants to teachers. PENTWATER – As students, teachers, and school administrators prepare for the back-to-school transition, the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s Youth Advisory Council is preparing to award $3,800 in teacher mini grants. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) brings high school students from throughout the county together to provide grants to programs…
78th District Court sentencings, Aug. 16, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Hollis Elvin Edwards, Jr., 25, of 2725 E. Forrest St., Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 5 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to $450 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State…
Man, 74, arrested for ‘super drunk driving’ following crash. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 74-year-old Muskegon man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC)/super drunk driving following a non-injury crash on South Maple Island Road near Skeels Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following…
Man, 69, hit by boom when sailboat capsizes. PENTWATER — A 69-year-old Pentwater man was hit in the head by the boom — which is the pole along the bottom of the sail — Sunday, Aug. 15, shortly before noon when the Hobie Cat Catamaran he was sailing capsized in Lake Michigan about a half mile from the pier heads,…
New Era farmer’s market will have a carnival Aug. 24. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmer’s Market will offer an extra level of fun Tuesday, Aug. 24, with a carnival from from 4-7 p.m. The New Era Farmer’s market kids program will feature story time with Read Early Read Often. Early Headstart will be on hand with information about…
Recent births, posted Aug. 16, 2021. The following births have been reported: Grace Helen Quick, the daughter of Madison Quick of Free Soil, was born on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Hayes Thomas Oomen, the son of Alison and Derek Oomen of Pentwater, was born on Thursday, August 12, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of…
MSP news, Aug. 13, 2021. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021: 7:58 p.m., a 42-year-old Lansing man was arrested for methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance, Skeels Road near 160th Avenue, Otto Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday,…
Driver cited in 3-vehicle crash. HART TOWNSHIP — A driver involved in a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Wednesday, Aug. 11, around 1:30 p.m. was cited for “failing to stop in an assured, clear distance,” according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. One person was treated at the scene for airbag pain, but no…
Missing kayakers found safe. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Two kayakers reported missing on Lake Michigan were found safe Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 10, said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. “A caller said his wife and daughter were missing on kayaks,” said Undersheriff Schiller. They were last seen in the lake near South Glen Road. They were wearing life jackets, he said. The…
Expect heavier marine patrol presence this weekend. Sheriff’s office reminds boaters to be safe. OCEANA COUNTY — Expect a heavier marine patrol presence over the next few days on local waters as the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division prepares for a busy summer weekend. This weekend is Pentwater’s Homecoming celebration, which draws thousands of people to town who will…
HPD report, Aug. 12, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021: 12:50 p.m., suspicious situation, State and Lincoln streets, City of Hart. 1:40 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 2:55 p.m., medical assist – 500 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 6, 2021: 12:36 a.m.,…
Damaging storms knock out power. More severe weather possible this afternoon and evening. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Crews were busy cleaning up debris from downed trees and restoring power due to fallen power lines Wednesday, Aug. 11, after severe thunderstorms caused damage around the county over night. Northern areas of the county were hit particularly hard by the…
Pentwater village offices closed due to power outage. PENTWATER — Pentwater village offices are closed Wednesday, Aug. 11, due to an overnight thunderstorm that caused power outages from downed trees and power lines. “Police and DPW staff are working diligently in the village to address concerns,” states a post on the Pentwater Police Department Facebook page Wednesday morning. “Marina bathrooms…
Recent births, posted Aug. 11, 2021. The following births have been reported: Macie Lou Nielsen, the daughter of Holly Holcomb and Nicholas Nielsen of Hart, was born on Saturday, August 7, 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 County Press…