Pentwater Homecoming parade and fireworks cancelled. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce has canceled the annual Homecoming Grand Parade and fireworks display, due to COVID-19 concerns. “Celebrating Homecoming with the entire community is one of my favorite experiences of the year,” Executive Director Eva Gregwer said. “Many people have gone to this event year after year since they were…
Penwater PD to enforce mask mandate. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department made an announcement on its Facebook page Monday, July 13, that officers will enforce Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s mask mandate that took effect Monday. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Friday, July 10, that requires individuals to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public…
Weekend police report. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 10, 2020: – 4:47 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), illegal entry, East M 20, Newfield Township. – 9:43 a.m., (OCSO), driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Hammet Road, Crystal Township. – Noon, (Michigan State Police), gas drive-off, Wishing Well, Pentwater Township. – 12:47 p.m.,…
4 injured in sand dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured in an ATV crash on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday afternoon, July 11. A 54-year-old Dearborn Heights man “crested the dune too fast” with his 2019 Polaris RZR, which went airborne, states an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “When the Polaris RZR landed…
Mears woman sentenced to prison for drunk driving death. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 29-year-old Mears woman was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 13, to 28 months to 15 years in prison for killing a 43-year-old Hart man in a drunk driving accident last August. Amber Rae Davis, 5855 W. 5th St., pleaded “no contest,”…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Deaprtment: Thursday, June 25, 2020: 8:40 a.m., medical assist, 500 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 9 a.m., found property, 200 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 11:55 a.m., parking complaint, 10 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 5:42 p.m., motorist assist, US 31 Expressway and…
Village administrator resigns to take Lansing job. SHELBY — Shelby Village Administrator Robert Widigan announced his resignation this week to the Shelby Village Council after accepting a position as the City of Lansing’s finance director. Widigan, who has been the village administrator for two years, submitted his letter of resignation, which states the following: “Greetings friends and neighbors. Over the…
Governor signs mask mandate order. LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Friday, July 10, that requires individuals to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. Those who do not comply with the order could face a misdemeanor charge and a $500 fine. Although, jail would not be imposed. “It also requires the…
Silver Lake apple and barbecue festival canceled. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The annual Silver Lake Apple & BBQ Festival held in mid-September is canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. “Due to the current CV-19 restrictions on mass gatherings, the Apple & BBQ Festival Board, in cooperation with our partners and local health department officials, made the difficult decision to cancel the festival…
Back to school this fall poses major challenges amid COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — School superintendents across Michigan are challenged with a heavy task of returning to school this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. After Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released her back-to-school plan last week, local educational leaders are trying to figure out how it’s…
King CPL Instruction offering weekend classes. SCOTTVILLE — King CPL Instruction, LLC is offering concealed pistol license classes on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer at the McMaster Professional Center, 101 N. Main St. The classes are being taught by mother and son team, Susan McCray-King and Trinity King. Susan is a lifelong educator and Trinity is an avid firearms…
Recent deaths, posted July 9, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Consepcion “Connie” Leiter, 80, of Baldwin, formerly of Hart, died on Monday July 6, 2020. Larry J. “Clyde” Fekken, 80, of New Era, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017…
78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Neil Hand, 17, of 3650 N Bass Lake Rd., Pierson, Michigan, was found guilty June 24 of two wildlife conservation violations — using an artificial light/weapon and taking game from vehicle — and was sentenced…
Local allied health students place second in world West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational School District in collaboration with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Hart High School students Harlie Choponis and Elizabeth Vega finished second place in the HOSA (formerly (Health Occupations Students of America/Future Health Professionals) 2020 Virtual…
Hart summer concert series continues with food pantry benefit. HART – After hosting a successful COVID-19-modified Music on The Commons event in June, the City of Hart has announced that it will continue the beloved summer concert series with a few changes to comply with the CDC’s guidelines, states a press release from the Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team…
Recent births, posted July 8, 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). Mikayla Lane Marston, the daughter of Allison and Lucas Marston of Hart, was born Monday, June 29, 2020. Kyri Joseph Michael Brewer, the son of Jasmine Helgemo…
Sherwood Forest event identified as COVID-19 exposure site. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Double JJ Resort has been identified by District Health Department #10 as a COVID-19 exposure site after a Kalamazoo County resident tested positive who attended the resort’s Sherwood Forest Appreciation Weekend June 25–28. “District Health Department #10 was notified by Kalamazoo County Health Department that…
Historic cruise resumes service on Pentwater Lake. PENTWATER — Pentwater residents and visitors can again learn about the area’s history going back 400 years as they enjoy a one-hour boat ride. Pentwater’s free water taxi service has resumed on Wednesdays through Sundays, and the boat is again being used from 4:45–5:45 p.m. on these five days for history cruises. The…
Several people hurt in recent dune crashes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Several people were injured in four separate crashes in the ORV area of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes during the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The most recent crash occurred Monday, July 6, shortly before 11:30 a.m. when a 26-year-old Lapeer, Michigan man was…
Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Montague man suffered serious leg injuries in a fiery crash Monday, July 6, around 7 p.m. on South Scenic Drive near Webster Road. Jeremiah McDonald was rescued by a Good Samaritan, Matthew Beebe of Holland, after McDonald’s 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt struck a tree and caught fire, according to…
Holiday weekend police wrap-up. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the Fourth of July weekend: Friday, July 3, 2020: – 1 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Free Soil man was cited for driving without insurance, Oceana Drive near Star Hill, Hart Township. – 1:12 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 21-year-old Twin Lake man was…
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