Stuff the Blue Goose Friday. LUDINGTON — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police will conduct an event, Stuff a Blue Goose for Christmas, Friday, Dec. 11, from 3-7 p.m. to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart and Ludington areas. “We have long referred to our patrol car as a ‘Blue Goose,’ and we hope to stuff the…
Couple arrested for stolen vehicle, meth possession. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 4, 2020: – 2:13 a.m., a 27-year-old Holton woman and a 29-year-old Hesperia man were both arrested on felony charges of stolen vehicle possession and methamphetamine possesion, Maple Island Road near Skeels Road, Greenwood Township. The female suspect…
Obituary: Altha W. Graham, 96, of Pentwater Altha W. Graham, 96, of Pentwater passed away on December 6, 2020. She was born February 5, 1924. She enjoyed traveling, reading, walking, and lively conversation and coffee with friends. Altha was a loving mother to her three children, Donald (Karine) Graham of Pentwater, Beverly (Michael) Paparella of Sacramento, Cali., and Cheryl (Robert)…
The Land: On The Farm, the art of farming. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Bradley Youngstrom loves this time of year. He says winter is his favorite season, the colder, the snowier the better. Leading up to Christmas, his…
Recent births, posted Dec. 6, 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). Mateo Alexander Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of Maria Walsworth Mayorquin and Matthew Walsworth of Hart, was born Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Please consider helping to fund local news.…
‘Let No Child Be Forgotten.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 5, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 76 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…
PFAS contamination found in mobile home park drinking water. ROTHBURY — PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells was found in the Greenlawn Mobile Home Court Park, at 2725 E. Forrest St., according to District Health Department #10. DHD #10 announced that a virtual meeting to discuss the “ongoing PFAS investigation” is set for Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m.…
Fuehring, Tubbs take over as fire chief, assistant fire chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — With the retirement of Jack White as fire chief of the Hart Area Fire Department, Dwight Fuehring was officially appointed as his successor during an exchange of command ceremony Thursday evening, Dec. 3, at the Hart Fire Station. Tim Tubbs was officially appointed assistant…
HPD report, posted Dec. 3, 2020. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020: – 8:56 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 11:50 a.m., larceny, 500 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 10:30 p.m., medical assist, 3000 block of Melody Lane, Hart Township. Friday, Nov. 20,…
Man accidentally shoots himself while cleaning gun. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Rothbury man accidentally shot himself while cleaning his gun Thursday, Nov. 26, shortly before 10 p.m. on Forest Glen Drive, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man’s father called 911, and Life EMS personnel and Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene. The man was transported to…
78th District Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ramon Fekken, 28, of 1969 Ray Rd., New Era, was found guilty Nov. 16 of assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for seven days served and $500 in fines and costs. One count…
Spectrum Health community update, Dec. 2, 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…
Virtual meet and greet with Shelby’s new administrator, police chief Dec. 10. Join the Facebook live event at noon Dec. 10, 2020, by visiting https://www.facebook.com/ShelbyAreaChamber49455/ SHELBY — The Shelby Area Chamber of Commerce will host an online Meet and Greet with the Village of Shelby’s recently hired Administrator Brady Selner and Police Chief Steve Waltz Thursday, Dec. 10, at noon.…
Meth possession, CSC investigation top police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Nov. 30, 2020: – 6 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Polk Road, Hart Township. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020: – 1:38 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a warrant is being sought for a 46-year-old Muskegon man for methamphetamine possession, Rothbury…
Benona Township supervisor votes to be recounted. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers will conduct a recount Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m. to recount the votes of the Benona Township supervisor race. Unofficial results from the Nov. 3 election were Steven Fleming (Republican) with 616 votes and Jeff Glover (No Party Affiliation) with 279 votes. The…
Pentwater Service Club to sell caramel corn at local retailers. PENTWATER — Caramel corn lovers won’t have to wait until next summer to get the Pentwater Service Club’s caramel corn as the club recently announced that it will begin immediately to offer its product for sale at local retailers. The club also announced that it will offer a mail-option for…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Dec. 2, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Steven Charles Wernstrom, 41, of 9151 W. Buchanan Rd., Shelby, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced Nov. 30 to 11 months in jail with credit for 62 days served and $458 in fines and…
Recent births, posted Dec. 2, 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). Skylar Jo McDonough, the daughter of Samantha and Jacob McDonough of Manistee, was born Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Charlotte Rae Gransden, the daughter of Candice Grandsen of…
Brett Witteveen Memorial sign installed along US 31. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — A portion of US 31 between Hart and Shelby has been named in honor of a local hero — US Marine Corps PFC Brett Witteveen who died in combat in Iraq in 2007. The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a bill last year that named a…
Ludington man dies following US 31 crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An 86-year-old Ludington man died Monday, Nov. 30, following a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Rothbury Sunday morning, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It is my unfortunate duty to advise you that Mr. Beverly Collins passed away today at 4:33 p.m. from the injuries he’d sustained in this…
Felony drunk driving arrest among holiday weekend police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020: – 2:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 28-year-old Hart man was arrested on a warrant and for driving while license suspended (DWLS), eastbound Polk Road, Hart Township. He and a 28-year-old Mears man…
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