Deputy catches car theft suspect. A 28-year-old Jonesville, Michigan woman was arrested in Oceana County early Saturday morning, July 3, after she allegedly stole a 2017 Chevrolet Cruz from the 1500 block of Betty Avenue in Mason County’s Pere Marquette Township, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was also wanted on an outstanding warrant. A “be on…
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Norton Shores woman critically injured in head-on crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The driver of a 2007 Ford Focus that crashed head-on with a 2014 Ford Escape on Fox Road near 48th Avenue Friday afternoon, July 2, is a 67-year-old Norton Shores, Michigan woman, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Critically injured, Irene Estell…
Critical patient airlifted following head-on crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured — one critically — in a vehicle crash on Fox Road near 48th Avenue Friday, July 2, around 4 p.m. near Silver Lake, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. One patient was airlifted by Aromed. It was reported to Central Dispatch as a head-on crash. A…
Second-offense OWI, domestic violence arrests among HPD activity. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 24, 2021: 4:35 p.m., juvenile runaway, 300 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:41 p.m., a 30-year-old Shelby man was cited for expired license nd child restraint violation, Polk Road and Oceana Drive, City of Hart Friday, June…
DHD #10 offers COVID-19 vaccine clinics in July. OCEANA COUNTY — District Health Department #10 is hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. The following upcoming clinics are scheduled in Oceana County: July 7, 9-11 a.m. – Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Rd, Hart. July 13, 4-7 p.m., – New Era Farmer’s Market, 1820 Ray Ave, New…
Obituary: Lynda Chmelik, 78, of New Era. Lynda Carol Chmelik, 78, of New Era, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born August 3, 1942 in Oklahoma City to Brown and Nell (Price) Gooch. After graduating high school, Lynda went on to get her associate degree in dental hygiene from Grand Rapids Junior College. In 1975, Lynda married the…
GMA’s Ginger Zee gives Silver Lake national spotlight. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Popular TV personality and Michigan native Ginger Zee is featuring Oceana County during Good Morning America’s “Rise & Shine” series, which airs Wednesday morning, June 30, on ABC. The ABC News chief meteorologist stopped at some summer hot spots in Oceana County including the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Cherry…
Big top circus wows the crowd. HART — The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus dazzled the audience during sold-out shows at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Monday, June 28. – Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor.
Circus adds 9:30 p.m. show due to sold-out shows. HART — The 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows for the big top circus at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Monday, June 28, are sold out, so a 9:30 p.m. show has been added. Tickets are only available online. Go to the following circus links: • Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Facebook…
Weekend police news, June 28, 2021. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s office over the weekend: Friday, June 25, 2021: 5:45 p.m., a 34-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on outstanding warrants, South Peach Street, City of Hart. 10:32 p.m., a 36-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated and heroin possession, South 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township.…
HPD report, June 28, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 17, 2021: – 6:52 p.m., noise complaint, 20 block of North State Street, City of Hart. Friday, June 18, 2021: – 11:40 a.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. – 12:45 p.m., larceny, 400…
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No injuries in 3-vehicle crash. HART — No one was injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday, June 24, around 1 p.m. in the 4000 block of Polk Road, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “A 34-year-old Rothbury woman was stopped facing eastbound on Polk Road attempting to turn into the West Shore Bank parking lot,” said Chief Salazar. “A…
Water Safety Day canceled due to weather. PENTWATER – The third annual Oceana County Water Safety Day scheduled for Saturday, June 26, has been canceled due to rainy weather. It was slated take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pentwater Municipal Marina. Water Safety Day had originally been scheduled for last Saturday, June 19, but had…
Big top circus coming to Hart Monday. HART — Thanks to sponsorship by the Oceana County Agricultural Society/Oceana County Fair, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, is coming to the Oceana County Fairgrounds Monday, June 28. C&M Circus has become internationally known for quality family entertainment. This authentic one-ring, big top circus has been featured on National Geographic’s Explorer TV series,…
OWI crash, fraud complaints among police activity. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, June 22, 2021: – 6:28 p.m., an 81-year-old Branch man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a single-vehicle crash, northbound US 31, Shelby Township. Wednesday, June 23, 2021: – 6:55 a.m., fraud/swindle, East Mill Street, Crystal Township. Money attempted to…
Trial set in drunk driving death case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A three-day jury trial has been scheduled for the driver involved in a deadly crash that occurred last September at the intersection of 120th Avenue and Adams Road in Crystal Township. Gregory Glenn Boos, 46, of 2829 124th Ave., Hart, faces felony charges of operating while intoxicated…
Pentwater Police Dept. moves to new station. By Kate Goodman, MCP Correspondent PENTWATER — With the arrival of summer, the Village of Pentwater grows to a population of 4,500 people. A fully equipped police department is needed. Opening June 6, Pentwater combined its local government offices into one location. “Pentwater is a two to three-generational town,” said Police Chief Laude…
News alert: tree, wires down. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to the 7000 block of Scenic Drive Thursday, June 24, shortly after 8:30 a.m. for a tree and wires down across the road, making the road impassable.
Camper trailer fire ignites pole barn. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Shelby-Benona, Hart and Grant Township fire departments battled a pole barn fire that ignited from a fifth-wheel camper trailer fire at 8891 West Shelby Road near 24th Avenue Wednesday, June 23, around 4:45 p.m. Shelby-Benona Fire Department was initially called to the scene for the camper trailer fire,…
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