Names of drivers in fatal crash released. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Ernesto Eugene Rodriguez, Jr., 30, of Shelby died in a head-on crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Friday, July 9, at 6:45 a.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene. He was southbound in…
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is open to the public 24 hours a day through Sunday, July 11, until 3 p.m. Remembering our warriors of the 21st Century. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In addition to the Traveling Vietnam Wall on exhibit at the Oceana County Fairgrounds is the “Remembering Our Fallen” display that honors the warriors of the…
Shelby man dies in head-on crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Shelby man died in a head-on crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Friday, July 9, at 6:45 a.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He was southbound in a Kia when…
Honoring our fallen heroes. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Gina Mead, community relations chair for the Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs, spearheaded the effort to bring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute to the Oceana County Fairgrounds. “The committee and I in 2019 thought this would be a great idea to bring some veterans’ resources here for our veterans and help…
1 injured following 2-vehicle crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Rothbury man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Hospital in Muskegon following a two-vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Clay Road Thursday, July 8, at 5:15 p.m. A Tri County Feeds of New Era truck driven by a 32-year-old Whitehall man rear-ended a northbound Chevrolet…
News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive in Grant Township. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel were dispatched to a vehicle crash involving injuries in the 6500 block of South Oceana Drive near Cleveland Road Thursday, July 8, around 5:15 p.m.
78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jesse Allen Gonzales, 31, of 2745 N. 28th Ave., Hart, was found guilty June 7 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; must submit…
Traveling Vietnam Wall arrives in Hart with patriotic welcome. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The American Veterans Traveling Tribute arrived at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday afternoon, July 7, with a warm and patriotic welcome from community members who lined the streets waving to the procession. The Traveling Vietnam Wall will be set up Thursday, July 8, and it…
78th District Court arraignments, July 7, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony Ramon Gregorio Fernandez, 47, of 605 Railroad Place, Traverse City; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); felony of narcotic/cocaine possession and a misdemeanor of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). Bail: $500/cash. Misdemeanors Shawn Louise Bertram, 48, of 7990 192nd Ave., Hesperia;…
Flag disposal box installed at county services building. HART – In partnership with the National Association of Counties and the National Flag Foundation, Oceana County has installed a flag retirement box at the Oceana County Services Building located at 844 S. Griswold St. Flags should be folded respectfully before being placed in the box. The United States Flag Code prescribes…
News alert: Walkerville department called to assist at Newaygo Co. structure fire. Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue was dispatched Wednesday, July 7, shorty after 8:30 a.m. to a fully-engulfed structure fire in the 2600 block of West Pierce Drive in Newaygo County’s Merrill Townhip.
Obituary: LaMonte ‘Butch’ Morgan, 63, of Hart. LaMonte “Butch” Morgan, 63, of Hart, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Butch was born April 4, 1958 in Alma to Milton and Nancy (Frees) Morgan. He married Jeanne Peters on September 24, 1976 in Hart. Together they raised two sons. Butch worked in…
Recent deaths, posted July 7, 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: Amanda M. Zuber, 32, of New Era, died on Monday, July 5, 2021. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing…
Radiology department renovations, upgrades begin at hospital. LUDINGTON — After years of planning and anticipation, work has begun on the $2.6 million radiology department renovation and equipment upgrade project at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. New state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) machines headline the project, replacing units that have completed their lifecycle. Danielle Tiefenthal, manager of radiology…
Busy Fourth of July weekend for local police. The following is police activity over the Fourth of July weekend in Oceana County: Friday, July 2, 2021: 1:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 36-year-old Shelby man was cited for operating without a license, Ferry Street, Village of Shelby. 10:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic assault, Third Street, Village of Shelby.…
Vietnam traveling wall arrives in Hart Wednesday. HART — A Vietnam traveling memorial will arrive at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 7, and will remain on the grounds through the weekend. The wall is 80 percent the size of the national monument in Washington DC, which is the largest replica. Inscribed on the black granite wall are the names of…
Police seek assistance identifying break-in suspect. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a break-in suspect who can be seen in surveillance video attempting to throw a rock through the window of a Silver Lake business. “On Monday, July 5, 2021 two Silver Lake businesses were attempted to be broken into,” states…
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…
Happy 245th Birthday, USA! In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…
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…
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