Morse, Katt begin battle for District 6.

July 31, 2020

Morse, Katt begin battle for District 6. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Phil Morse is only Republican candidate who filed to run for District 6 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners, and Alex Katt filed “No Party Affiliation.” Morse is the only candidate who will appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, but the two candidates will face off in…

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Beggs challenges Byl in County Commission District 5 race.

July 31, 2020

Beggs challenges Byl in County Commission District 5 race. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Tim Beggs is challenging Larry Byl in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 6, for county commissioner of District 5, which includes Benona, Claybanks and Golden townships. Beggs and Byl are both Republicans. OCP sent the candidates questionnaires seeking biographical information, and the following information was provided by…

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Bruch, Hardy vie for District 3 in next week’s primary.

July 30, 2020

Bruch, Hardy vie for District 3 in next week’s primary. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Two Republican candidates are vying for the District 3 commissioner’s seat on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4. Long-time commissioner Denny Powers is not seeking re-election to District 3, which includes Hart City and Hart Township. Candidates Craig Hardy…

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Contested race for District 1 heats up in Aug. 4 primary.

July 30, 2020

Contested race for District 1 heats up in Aug. 4 primary. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Ron Christians and Terry Dykema are battling for the Republican ticket for District 1 of the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4. Adam Kokx filed “no party affiliation” for District 1 and will take on the Republican primary winner…

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Police news.

July 30, 2020

Police news. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, July 28, 2020: – 5:20 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), car fire, no injuries, Winston Road off-ramp, southbound US 31, Grant Township. – 11:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 21-year-old Northville woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, southbound US 31 near Oceana Drive, Pentwater Township. Wednesday, July…

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2 injured in golf cart rollover crash.

July 30, 2020

2 injured in golf cart rollover crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two women were injured in a golf cart rollover crash Wednesday evening, July 29, shortly before 8:30 p.m. at the Timberlake Resort & RV Club on Ridge Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 58-year-old Stanwood woman was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus…

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Man reportedly exposes himself at beach.

July 30, 2020

Man reportedly exposes himself at beach. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Witnesses told police that a man exposed himself in the pedestrian area of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Monday, July 27, shortly after 2 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man allegedly dropped his swimming trunks to his ankles and was “pleasuring himself.” The incident occurred while families…

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Police: intentional truck fire ignites federal forest.

July 30, 2020

Police: intentional truck fire ignites federal forest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing charges of malicious destruction of property/arson and damage to federal forest land against a 37-year-old Muskegon man who allegedly set a truck on fire Monday night, July 27, causing a 9.5-acre forest fire in the Huron-Manistee National Forest at…

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Recent births, posted July 30, 2020

July 30, 2020

Recent births, posted July 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). Briggs Axel Jabrocki, the son of Ashley and Daryl Jabrocki of Scottville, was born Saturday, July 18, 2020. Atreus Adam Alejandro Solis, the son of Crystal Boldridge and…

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Sen. Bumstead pays special tribute to sheriff’s office.

July 29, 2020

Sen. Bumstead pays special tribute to sheriff’s office. HART — Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-Fremont) presented Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast with a “Special Tribute” to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, July 29. “Let it be known that it is with great privilege to recognize Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for their service to the community,” the tribute states. “The courage…

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VanSingel challenged by Sebolt for state rep.

July 29, 2020

VanSingel challenged by Sebolt for state rep. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. State Representative of the 100th District Scott VanSingel (R-Grant) is being challenged by Andrew Sebolt (R-Hart) in the primary election Aug. 4. The 100th District includes Oceana, Lake and Newaygo counties. OCP sent the candidates questionnaires seeking biographical information, and the following information was provided by each candidate: Scott…

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Walker challenged by Schilleman in District 7.

July 29, 2020

Walker challenged by Schilleman in District 7. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Incumbent Robert Walker is being challenged by Rhonda Schilleman in the Aug. 4 primary for the District 7 county commissioner seat on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners. Both Walker and Schilleman are republicans. District 7 includes Grant and Otto townships and a small portion of Shelby Township and the…

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Hart students can choose face-to-face or virtual learning.

July 29, 2020

Hart students can choose face-to-face or virtual learning. HART — Hart Public Schools recently announced students will have two options when returning to school in the fall amid COVID-19 — face-to-face instruction five days a week or virtual learning from home. “The process of determining what to offer was relatively simple, but the process of how to do school in…

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Obituary: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart.

July 29, 2020

Obituary: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart. Bradon Connor Denton, 22, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born October 22, 1997 in Ludington to Donald Denton and Sharon Collins.   During his school days, Bradon enjoyed many sports, especially soccer, t-ball, football, and basketball. Bradon worked for Whitehall Industries as a machine operator for the last four years. In…

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Blood drive in Pentwater Aug. 6.

July 28, 2020

Blood drive in Pentwater Aug. 6. PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the VFW Post 6017, at 8440 North US 31 Business Route. Both area residents and summer visitors are welcome. The Pentwater Service Club is again providing volunteer staff support in memory of one of its former members,…

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Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 2020.

July 28, 2020

Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 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…

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Mears man injured when car hits sign, fence, trees.

July 28, 2020

Mears man injured when car hits sign, fence, trees. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 66-year-old Mears man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon Monday, July 27, at 3:15 p.m. after the 2020 Subaru Forester he was driving ran off the road, struck a speed limit sign, a split rail fence and several trees, according…

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Recent deaths, posted July 28, 2020

July 28, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 28, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Gloria D. Russell, 93, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, July 21, 1920. Fred C. Dahl, 81, of Shelby, died on Friday, July 24, 2020. Ethelyn Morningstar,…

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HPD report.

July 27, 2020

HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 16, 2020: – 8:32 a.m., unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 9:21 a.m., motorist assist, State and Wood streets, City of Hart. – 12:36 p.m., suspicious situation, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. –…

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Weekend police news.

July 27, 2020

Weekend police news. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 24, 2020: – Midnight, (Michigan State Police), disorderly subject, East Lake Street, Village of Pentwater. – 9:43 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, Podunk area of the federal forest, Greenwood Township. Saturday, July 25, 2020: – 1:43 a.m., (OCSO), disturbing the peace, South 168th…

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Mears man arrested after allegedly stealing ATV.

July 27, 2020

Mears man arrested after allegedly stealing ATV. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on two outstanding warrants for failure to pay child support after allegedly stealing a Polaris Ranger on East Minke Road Friday, July 24, shortly before 7 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A farmer saw a suspicious…

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