Pair of vintage WW II rifles missing from Pentwater VFW. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible theft of two vintage World War II rifles from the Pentwater VFW Hall. An M1 Garand rifle and a Japanese rifle were reported stolen to the sheriff’s office Nov. 9, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. They were…
Elderly couple injured in US 31 rollover crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An elderly Ludington couple were injured in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Park Road Sunday, Nov. 29, shortly after 7 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Beverly Collins, 86, and Virginia Mae Collins, 83, were passengers in a 2007 Ford Econoline van driven…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2020 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: Milburn “Mel” Ezell Curtis, 89, of Hart, died on Monday, November 23, 2020. Margaret “Marge” Joan Curtis, 86, of Hart, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020.…
Obituary: Denise R. Markiewicz, 73, of Shelby Denise R. Markiewicz, 73, of Shelby, widow of Robert “Bob” Markiewicz, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born to Walter and Rose (Suppan) Schneck and raised in the Chicago area with her siblings – Dean, Dennis, Don, Donna and Duane. She met her future husband, Bob Markiewicz, while still…
Mental Health Matters: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder By Alan Neushwander. The first day of winter is the shortest day of the year. This year, it falls on December 21. While we are still a few weeks away from winter, we are only seeing about nine hours of daylight each day. The lack of sunshine can impact your mood and…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 28, 2020 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: Diane S. McClanahan, 84, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Nicolas Veliz Jr., 38, of Hart, died on Monday, November 23, 2020. Denise R.…
78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jacob John Ingalls, 36, of 4900 148th Ave., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearms. Bond: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Related story here – Julia Marie Jones, 41,…
Hart girls basketball teams help teammate displaced by house fire. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — On Nov. 12, a fire damaged the home of Shar Evans at 311 E. Jefferson St. Evans and her five children, ages 5 to 14, were displaced. Among those…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jason Lee Spears, 26, of 1064 100th Ave., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 28 of breaking and entering with intent and fourth-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Nov. 23 to one year in jail with credit for 51 days served…
Drug possession cases top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020: – 4:37 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 and Hammett Road, Pentwter Township. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020: – 3:16 a.m., (OCSO), a 20-year-old Hart man was cited for operating without insurance, East Harrison Road, Elbridge Township. Saturday, Nov.…
Man accused of firing shots inside home while threatening 71-year-old father. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Monday, Nov. 23, shorty before 8 p.m. on charges of felonious assault, felony firearm and felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly threatening his 71-year-old father with a revolver and firing the weapon inside…
Paying tribute to a fallen hero. OCEANA COUNTY — Area emergency workers honored their colleague, Grant Township firefighter Michael Buitendorp, 40, who died in the line of duty. Firefighters, police officers, ambulance workers, dispatchers and tow truck drivers held a 5-mile-long procession Monday afternoon, Nov. 23, that began at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby, traveled south on Oceana Drive through…
Governor lowers flags in honor of firefighter Michael Buitendorp. LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered US and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff today, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in honor of Grant Township Firefighter Michael Buitendorp, 40, who died in the line of duty responding to a camper fire in Otto…
Funeral procession, services for fallen firefighter Monday. SHELBY — A funeral and procession for fallen firefighter Michael Buitendorp are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, following visitation at Harris Funeral Home. “Due to COVID precautions, visitation is private and there will be no public visitation before the procession and funeral service,” states a press release Grant Township Fire Department. “There will be…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 21, 2020 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: Fred Tubbs, 82, of Hart, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Linda Gayle Layman, 63, of Montague, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Jesse Gray Lathers,…
Go Fund Me page set up for fallen firefighter’s family. “They are not the type of people to ask for help as they were the ones giving it, but at this time of uncertainty anything and everything would be helpful.” A Go Fund Me Page has been set up to help the family of a 40-year-old Grant Township firefighter who died…
Handgun theft tops police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020: – 5:38 p.m., (Michigan State Police), three-vehicle crash, Polk Road in front of the MSP post, City of Hart. No injuries. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020: – 10:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of two handguns, North 114th Avenue, Walkerville. The suspect…
Free drive-through flu shots Nov. 23. HART — District Health Department #10 is offering a free drive-through flu clinic for anyone age 6 months and older Monday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oceana County Road Commission Office, at 3501 W. Polk Rd. “This year’s flu season coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the public’s risk…
Grant Township firefighter dies in line of duty. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grant Township firefighter died while responding to a camper fire on South Forest Glen Drive Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, according to a press release from the Grant Township Fire Department. “It is with great sadness that Grant Township Fire Department reports the loss of Firefighter Michael Buitendorp.…
Spectrum Health community update, Nov. 18, 2020. 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, visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The…
Pocket park to enhance downtown Shelby. SHELBY — Emily Stuhldreher, the Village of Shelby economic development fellow, initiated a plan to purchase property to create a pocket park downtown. “The proposed park will provide a pleasing connector between Shelby’s Main Street and the Hart-Montague Rail-Trail,” states a press release from the village. “(Stuhldreher) worked with the property owner to begin the…
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