Rotary helps fund concession building for downtown park.

January 6, 2021

Rotary helps fund concession building for downtown park. MONTAGUE, (Muskegon Co.) — Since the Montague-Whitehall Rotary service club was chartered in 1954, its members have followed the Rotary International motto of “Service Above Self” to better its community, and the world through Rotary International. That service is continuing through the challenges of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic this past year. The…

Read more »

Recent births, posted Jan. 6, 2021.

January 6, 2021

Recent births, posted Jan. 6, 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). Amari Jake Roberts, the son of Ruth and Ryan Roberts of Hart, was born Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Layla Rose Pranger, the daughter of Hannah and Timothy Pranger…

Read more »

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals — Jan. 5, 2021.

January 5, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals — Jan. 5, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Orlando Roberto-Antonio Torres, 41, of 9 N. Cortland St., Hart, was found guilty Dec. 14 of disorderly person — jostling and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served and $485…

Read more »

Getty Park renovations sparked by $300,000 grant.

January 5, 2021

Getty Park renovations sparked by $300,000 grant. SHELBY — The second attempt of applying for grant funds for the renovation of Getty Park was the golden application leading to the announcement received by the Village of Shelby last November.  Village officials received notice that the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant application of $300,000 for improvements to Getty Park was recommended…

Read more »

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 5, 2021

January 5, 2021

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 5, 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: Jordan Alan Holcomb Jr., “Hoky”, 69, of Hart, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Dale E. Thebo, 82, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.…

Read more »

Mears man found guilty of 5 probation violations following 6th OWI arrest.

January 4, 2021

Mears man found guilty of 5 probation violations following 6th OWI arrest. He was arrested for drunk driving four times in 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 78-year-old Mears man was found guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 4, to five probation violations following a recent arrest for his sixth drunk driving. Michael H. Fuller, of 2509…

Read more »

OWI arrests, cash thefts top police activity.

January 4, 2021

OWI arrests, cash thefts top police activity. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020: 6:57 p.m., larceny of a wallet containing over $200, West Chippewa Trail, Benona Township. 10:13 p.m., larceny of cash from a vehicle, West Baseline Road, Hart Township. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020: 2:20 a.m., failure to report an accident,…

Read more »

‘Prayers and Squares’ focus of Pentwater Women’s Club meeting Friday.

January 4, 2021

‘Prayers and Squares’ focus of Pentwater Women’s Club meeting Friday. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will hold its first meeting of 2021 Friday, Jan. 8, at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Program Speaker Kristin Forester will present information about Prayers and Squares, an area interfaith prayer ministry. This local group, based at the Centenary United Methodist Church of Pentwater, offers…

Read more »

Spectrum Health Community Update, Dec. 31, 2020.

December 31, 2020

Spectrum Health Community Update, Dec. 31, 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…

Read more »

78th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 30, 2020.

December 30, 2020

78th District Court arraignments, posted Dec. 30, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: Deanna Marie Gonzalez, 33, of 93 Sessions Rd., Shelby; Michigan State Police (MSP); assault and battery. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Pretrial: Jan. 7 at 1:15 p.m. Ronald Dee Robbins, 77, of 3429 N. 72nd Ave.,…

Read more »

HPD report.

December 30, 2020

HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020: 2:10 a.m., disturbance, 500 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 2:29 p.m., motorist assist, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 5:15 p.m., domestic assault, 300 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 7:59 p.m., fraud, 400 block of Wood Street, City…

Read more »

Couple loses home in Christmas morning fire.

December 30, 2020

Couple loses home in Christmas morning fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Jose Anzaldua and his wife lost their home at 27 West First St. due to a fire on Christmas morning, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “From my understanding, the people do not have insurance, and at this point we don’t have a cause,” said White. The…

Read more »

Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 2020.

December 30, 2020

Recent births, posted Dec. 30, 2020. 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). Kaine Alexander Linstrom, Jr., the son of Darica Brooks and Kaine Linstrom of Ludington, was born Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2020. Clara Ann Yankee, the daughter of Kayela…

Read more »

Shelby Township Office open 5 days a week.

December 29, 2020

Shelby Township Office open 5 days a week. SHELBY — Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, the Shelby Township office located in downtown Shelby will be open five days a week, Monday through Friday, versus the current four days. The township board voted unanimously that the office needed to be open to the taxpaying residents during normal business hours five days a…

Read more »

78th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 29, 2020.

December 29, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, posted Dec. 29, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jason Roy Coffell, Jr., 44, of 1041 W. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, pleaded “no contest” Feb. 25, 2020 to attempted unlicensed residential builder and was sentenced Dec. 8, 2020 to 180 days suspended jail with credit for one…

Read more »

Rothbury man sentenced to jail for pedestrian deaths.

December 29, 2020

Rothbury man sentenced to jail for pedestrian deaths. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 58-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 30 days in jail in 78th District Court this month in connection to the deaths of a 14-year-old Montague girl and her father the night of June 3, 2019 on Webster Road in Grant Township. William Franklin Rudat, of…

Read more »

Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity.

December 29, 2020
Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity.

Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended and operating without insurance Monday, Dec. 28, shortly after midnight on Arthur Road south of Oceana Drive, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas. In a separate incident, a 24-year-old Shelby…

Read more »

Winter weather advisory begins Tuesday night.

December 28, 2020

Winter weather advisory begins Tuesday night. Expect mixed precipitation with total snow accumulations of 2-6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. OCEANA COUNTY — The US Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties including Oceana that is in effect Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 10 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 1…

Read more »

Police news.

December 28, 2020

Police news. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020: 7:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, M 20 and 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. 11:57 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), methamphetamine possession, East Garfield Road, Greenwood Township. A report is being sent to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. 9:01 p.m., (OCSO), a 43-year-old…

Read more »

Community leader Bill Wells passes away.

December 28, 2020

Community leader Bill Wells passes away. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Former Hart mayor and ambulance service pioneer William “Bill” W. Wells, 78, of Hart passed away Saturday, Dec. 26.  Wells served many years as mayor and as a city council member. He also was an EMT and served on the Hart Area Fire Department.  Wells, a Vietnam veteran,…

Read more »

Honoring Chief Brooks.

December 28, 2020

Honoring Chief Brooks. ROTHBURY — Grant Township firefighters paid tribute to Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks Sunday, Dec. 27, at the fire station. Brooks, who was the chief for 40 years and served on the fire department for 56 years, passed away Dec. 20. His wife Joan and other family members attended the ceremony. The following was transmitted to…

Read more »