ESD working with partners to pilot additional bus safety measures. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) recently partnered with First Light Safety Products, Hoekstra Transportation, the Michigan State Police, and the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) to add a…
Man sentenced to jail for drug deal involving 1,000 hits of LSD. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Grand Haven man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 25, to 60 days in jail for a conviction of controlled substance possession less than 25 grams. Nathan Lynn Volk, of 1230 Taylor Ave., participated in a drug deal…
Fire crews respond to trailer fire. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Fire departments are responding to a single-wide trailer fire in the 3400 block of 120th Avenue between Clock and Tyler roads near Walkerville. The trailer has been evacuated. The call was dispatched Friday, Jan. 22, shortly before 1:30 p.m. It was reported to Central Dispatch around 2 p.m. that the fire was…
Man dies after being pinned between oil rig and crane. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Pompeii, Michigan man died from being crushed and impaled when he was pinned between an oil rig and a crane Thursday, Jan. 21, at 12:15 p.m. at a job site at Park Road and 44th Avenue, according to Michigan State Police…
Fremont man charged with drunk driving causing death. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. HART — A 45-year-old Fremont man faces felony charges of operating under the influence or while impaired causing death and driving while license suspended (DWLS) causing death in connection to the death of Geneva Mae Shivley, 39, of Fremont. Shivley was a…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 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: Sabrina Faye Essex, 34, of Hart, died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Ruth Newmyer, 95, of Grand Rapids and formerly of New Era, died on Saturday,…
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…
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