Around the County: The beat goes on. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. SHELBY — COVID-19 has taken its toll on nearly every facet of life, including live performances. Despite the challenges created by the pandemic, the Shelby marching bands have kept the beat going — under the leadership of Director Curt Isakson and Assistant…
Obituary: Theodore Bailey, 78, of Hart. Theodore Allen Bailey, 78, of Hart passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born May 17, 1942 in Charlevoix to Theodore and Jeralynne (Howe) Bailey. Ted graduated from Roseville High School, near Detroit. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country for four years. Ted was…
Pirate News: Hart votes to expand WMC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart took a major step toward expanding the West Michigan Conference to include six more schools and dividing the conference into two divisions based on high school enrollment. The Hart Public Schools…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Jan. 15, 2021: 1:50 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 48-year-old Walkerville man was cited for no insurance and improper license plate, East Rossell Lake Road, Colfax Township. 2:28 a.m., (OCSO), a warrant is pending for drug possession, West M 20, Shelby Township. 3:55…
Health department establishes vaccine waiting list for seniors. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) announced today that seniors ages 65 and older can get on a waiting list for the COVID-19 vaccine. There is now an online Waitlist Registration posted on the department’s website at www.dhd10.org. The link will open to a scheduling assistant. The interested must select a date and…
Health department COVID vaccine clinics full this week. District Health Department #10 announced Saturday that its COVID-19 vaccines for this week are currently full. In a press release, the health department stated that it had requested 8,775 doses of vaccine from the state and regional partners on Thursday, Jan. 14 but was informed on Friday, Jan. 15 that it will…
Woman arrested for drunk driving following 3-vehicle crash. HART — A 29-year-old Hart woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated following a three-vehicle crash Thursday night, Jan. 14, on Polk Road near 72nd Avenue that sent two people to the hospital, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “It was reported that a 40-year-old Hart man failed to yield…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 16, 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: Earl H. Girard, 83, of Hesperia, died on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Arthur Ritenburgh, 83, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Wayne A. Lohman,…
HPD report, Jan. 15, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021: 11 p.m., personal protection order violation, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart 2:22 p.m., civil matters, 600 block of Union Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021: 8 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of…
Oceana tourism generated record-high $145.85 million in 2019. OCEANA COUNTY — Tourism in Oceana County generated $145.85 million in 2019, a record high over a five-year span tracked by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). 2019 Tourism Economic Impact According to the MEDC’s 2019 Economic Impact of Tourism in Michigan County Analysis report, visitors spent $145.85 million in Oceana County…
Sheriff warns of phone scam. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast is warning residents of a phone scam involving callers who claim to be from the Social Security Administration. “They are claiming to be from the Social Security Office, demanding social security numbers,” said Sheriff Mast. “They are claiming (victims) are going to be arrested or suffer financial consequences,”…
Road commission joins mutual aid program in case of COVID-19 outbreak. HART – The Oceana County Road Commission is a member of the West Michigan Public Works Mutual Aid Program, which is a mutual aid agreement between 14 road agencies to assist each other in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. “Recently, the member agencies have developed the West Michigan…
Recent births, posted Jan. 15, 2021. The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Ava Lynn Hanson, the daughter of Courtney and Keith Hanson of Ludington, was born Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Logan Lauren Lundquist, the daughter of Liza McCloskey…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Jan. 14, 2021. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Michael Patrick Gunn, 26, of 3931 Manatee, Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 2, 2020 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Jan. 11 to 60 days in jail with credit for three days served; 18 months probation; and $458 in fines and costs.…
Obituary: Kathleen Dodge, 66, Kathleen Ann (Inglis) Dodge was born on January 7, 1955, to William and Carol (Wyns) Inglis in Shelby, Michigan, where she was loved by all who met her. Her open heart and the early understanding that if someone needed standing up for it was her job to do it earned her admirers from all walks of…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 14, 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: Ronald Lowell Cooper, 81, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Lisa Kolb Sumner, 88, of Shelby, died on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Mariam Gibbs,…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Update, week of Jan. 11, 2021. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information,…
Obituary: Barbara Stewart, 74, of Ludington. Barbara Alice Stewart, 74, of Ludington passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Barbara was born September 20, 1946 in Ludington to Walter and Melissa (Boerner) Cole. Barb graduated from Ludington High School in 1964 and married Kenneth Bailey. She was employed by Gray Company for 26 years and also worked for Atkinson Manufacturing and…
Health department vaccination clinics continue. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) held COVID-19 vaccine clinics in seven of its 10 counties on Monday, January 11, and vaccinated a total of 1,733 individuals. Vaccine totals by county include: Crawford – 235 Manistee – 249 Mason – 255 Mecosta – 245 Newaygo – 255 Oceana – 251 Wexford – 243 Clinics are…
78th District Court sentencings, Jan. 12, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Joseph Wade Anastasiades, 37, of 615 Douglas Ave., Holland, Michigan, was found guilty Dec. 21 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for three days served and $450 in…
Community Foundation offers scholarships to essential workers. PENTWATER – The Community Foundation for Oceana County has announced the availability of adult student scholarships aimed at students accepted into the Futures for Frontliners program enrolled at Muskegon Community College or West Shore Community College. Futures for Frontliners (F4F) is a state-run program that offers free tuition for essential workers attending community…
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