Local couple charged in connection to theft ring. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A local couple have been charged in connection to several break-ins that occurred over the summer after police recovered tens of thousands of dollars of stolen property. Phillip Arthur Boyette, 37, whose address is listed as 104 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested last week after…
Man faces animal cruelty charge for cat’s death. By Allison Scarbbrough, Editor. HART — A 48-year-old Hesperia man faces a misdemeanor of animal cruelty for the death of his pet cat. Roy Edward Bromley, whose address is listed as 3215 S. 144th Ave. in 78th District Court records, is charged with cruelty to an animal causing death, which is punishable…
Trooper Butterfield memorial service Thursday evening. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was murdered on Custer Road north of Townline Road by a 19-year-old Irons man during a routine traffic stop. Butterfield, 42, lived in Grant Township and was assigned to the MSP Hart post. The annual memorial service honoring Butterfield will…
Construction to begin on new Pentwater Yacht Club building. PENTWATER — Founded in 1935, Pentwater Yacht Club (PYC) has inhabited a century-old building for its 86-year history. Beginning Monday, Sept. 13, the process to replace the aging structure will begin. The new building will be located at the same address, 205 S. Dover St. Rockford Construction, based in Grand Rapids,…
Portion of VanBuren Road closed. CRYSTAL AND ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIPS — VanBuren Road between 136th and 140th avenues will be closed Thursday, Sept. 9, until 1 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.
Drivers injured in Polk Road crash. HART — Both drivers involved in a rear-end crash on Polk Road near 72nd Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 7, at noon were injured, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “A 57-year-old Shelby man was travelling westbound on Polk Road when he was rear-ended by a 35-year-old Mears man,” said Chief Salazar. “The Mears man…
Portion of 56th Avenue closed. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A portion of 56th Avenue between Wilke and Lee roads is closed Wednesday, Sept. 8, until 3 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.
News alert: Vehicle crash at Polk Road and 72nd Ave. HART — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Polk Road and 72nd Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 7, at noon for a two-vehicle crash.
Police busy with arrests over the holiday weekend. The following is police activity in Oceana County over Labor Day weekend: Friday, Sept. 3, 2021: 1:04 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic assault, outstanding warrants and driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Arthur Road, Greenwood Township. 4:33 p.m., (OCSO), a 39-year-old Arizona City, Arizona…
15-year-old boy airlifted following dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Alto, Michigan boy was transported by Aermoed to Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids following a two-vehicle crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Sept. 5, around 1:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The teen sustained injuries to his lower body — legs,…
Health dept. not mandating masks in schools, decision up to each school district. District Health Department No. 10, which covers Mason and Oceana counties, has issued a statement about mask mandates in schools. It states the health department will not be issuing a mandate for universal indoor masking in schools or childcare centers. “The health department continues to support the…
HPD news, Sept. 3, 2021. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021: – 9:40 a.m., missing person, 500 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. – 11:40 a.m., family trouble, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 2:59 p.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 6:13 p.m., assault, 1000…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Sept. 3, 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: David Paul Purdy, 49, of Shelby, died on Saturday, August 28. Arrangements are being cared for by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services in Scottville.…
Recent births, posted Sept. 3, 2021. The following births have been reported: Isabella Sophia Hills, the daughter of Valeria Herevia-Garza and Joseph Hills of Baldwin, was born on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Jae Robert Besemer, the son of Ryleigh Houston and Jake Besemer, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health…
Hart man faces strangulation charge. HART — A 42-year-old Hart man was arrested by Hart police last week for a felony of assault by strangulation. Paul Michael Irey, of 608 Woodlawn Court, was arrested after police were dispatched to the scene Wednesday, Aug. 25, shortly before 10 p.m., said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Irey was lodged in the Oceana County…
4-H’ers’ hard work rewarded at 150th Oceana County Fair. Large market auction sets record, beating highest year by $20,000. HART — For many, the fair is a favorite summer pastime. But for thousands of youth in Michigan, it’s more than that: it’s the best week of the year. For the Oceana County 4-H’ers who participated in the 2021 Oceana County…
News alert: Capsized sailboat near Pentwater pier. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Department was dispatched to a water emergency involving a sailboat that capsized approximately 300 yards from the Pentwater pier Wednesday, Sept. 1, shortly before 3:30 p.m. The person that was on the sailboat was quickly rescued and appeared unharmed.
Former Oceana man charged with murder of infant in Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A former Ludington and New Era resident has been charged with murdering an infant in the City of Ludington. Craig David Overla, 36, was recently arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court with three felony counts including open murder, felony murder, and first degree…
HPD reminds residents to keep cars, homes locked. ‘Suspects are going car-to-car or door-to-door checking homes and vehicles to see if they are unlocked. If the doors are unlocked, personal property is being stolen.’ HART — The Hart Police Department is reminding residents to keep their cars and homes locked due to several recent break-ins. “The Hart Police Department wants…
New choir director at Shelby. SHELBY — Gustavo Morales has accepted the position at Shelby Public Schools as the middle school and high school choir director. Morales graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in music education. He will join the Shelby band students on their trip to Nashville this November along with a few choir students.…
Hart, Ludington rest areas to close for ADA upgrades. The Michigan Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Hart and Ludington rest areas on US 31 this month in order to do some Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. The Hart rest area on southbound US 31 in Oceana County will be closed Sept. 10–28. The Ludington rest area on…
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