Obituary: Jeffrey Stewart, 60, Hart. Jeffrey L. Stewart, 60, of Hart passed away suddenly Friday, June 26, 2020. He was born August 18, 1959 in Muskegon to Ellsworth and Margaret (McGrane) Stewart. Jeff graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central in 1977. He went on to receive his associate degree from Kendall School of Arts and design. Jeff married his best friend,…
Rothbury man to serve 20-year minimum for first-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Rothbury man lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a felony charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) appeared in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 29, and pleaded guilty to a more serious felony charge of first-degree CSC — victim under…
Weekend police news. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 26, 2020: – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), road rage/assault, Polk Road near State Street, City of Hart. Saturday, June 27, 2020: – 2:08 p.m., (MSP), assault, 7000 block of Keating Drive, Colfax Township. – 4:50 p.m., (MSP), a 27-year-old Rockford man was arrested…
5 injury-causing crashes at the dunes over the weekend. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five ATV crashes — mirroring the previous weekend’s crash total — at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. The first crash occurred Saturday, June 27, just before noon. A 21-year-old Clarkston, Michigan man operating a 2019 Polaris RZR injured…
County board chairman urges community members to wear masks. HART — In a press release issued Monday, June 29, Oceana County Board of Commissioners Denny Powers urges community members to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “As businesses and other venues move closer to their normal pre-COVID-19 operations, it remains important for the overall public health of our…
COVID-19 outbreaks at Oceana farms, facilities. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. District Health Department #10 held a virtual press conference Friday afternoon, June 26, to address the increased number of COVID-19 cases in Oceana and Newaygo counties. “There has been an uptick in cases in Oceana and Newaygo counties,” said Jeannine Taylor, public information officer. “There have been several facility outbreaks…
78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Anthony Michael Wasierski, 42, of 139 Miller Dr., Conklin, Michigan, was found guilty June 22 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 31 days served and $1,255 in fines and…
Keeping the business heartbeat pumping through COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Small businesses have suffered through the COVID-19 pandemic with state orders forcing them to close for months and then slowly reopen with difficult restrictions. Efforts to keep people safe from the deadly virus have taken their toll on restaurants, shops, hair salons, gyms and other businesses. However,…
Hart man injured in crash. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Hart man was transported to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon for non-life-threatening injuries following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, June 24, at 4:30 p.m. on Wayne Road near 64th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. He was driving a 2015 Chrysler 200 that collided with…
HPD news. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 18, 2020: – 10:12 a.m., animal complaint, 100 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 2:43 p.m., wellbeing check, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 3:50 p.m., animal complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 4:35 p.m.,…
Theft investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, June 22, 2020: 1:21 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny theft of a post hole digger valued at $10, North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. – 2:01 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Mears man was arrested for disorderly person, North Ridge Road, Golden Township. The suspect…
Electronics stolen in burglary. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary on West Fox Road in which several electronics were stolen. The burglary, which was reported around 8 p.m. Tuesday June 23, resulted in the theft of an Apple iPad valued at $350, two wireless headsets valued at $250, two Xbox consoles valued at…
Oceana 4-H animal auctions go virtual in 2020. HART — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oceana County 4-H Market Livestock Committee and the 4-H Small Market Animal Association have elected to hold this year’s auctions virtually for the Oceana County Fair. “Both committees have had several discussions with the Oceana County Agricultural Society on plans for the virtual show…
DHD #10: Oceana COVID-19 cases ‘continue to climb.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) reports that cases “continue to climb in Oceana County due to outbreaks at some farms and businesses in the area.” “Many cases were initially asymptomatic (not showing symptoms) when they went to work, so they passed all screening efforts implemented…
County buildings re-open. HART — All Oceana County buildings are back open as of Monday, June 22, following an emergency closure due to a COVID-19 scare last Thursday. “Our plan was to reopen on Monday, and we did,” said Oceana County Administrator Robert Sobie. “Ramped-up cleaning and disinfecting occurred between the time we closed on Thursday and our reopening on…
Shelby State Bank promotions. SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has announced the promotion of four individuals following the June meeting of the SSB Board of Directors. Kayla Dennert was promoted to vice president/commercial lender. Dennert joined the bank in 2008 as a seasonal teller while in college and has worked her way through loan review, credit analyst and commercial loan…
Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Geneva Findlay, 93, of Hesperia died on Friday, March 13, 2020. A social distancing burial service is planned at West Hesperia Cemetery at 11 a.m. Wednesday June 24. Norma Gilbert, MD, 69, of Hart, died on Monday, June 8, 2020. Lyle (“Oscar”) Jackson, 90,…
Recent births, posted June 23, 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). Autumn Rose Winters, the daughter of Terri Steinberg and Steven Winters of Onekama, was born Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Jasmine Marie Ellsworth, the daughter of Katherine Outcalt and…
No midway at this year’s county fair. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 149th Annual Oceana County Fair is set for Aug. 24-29, but things will be a lot different due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Oceana County Agricultural Society has announced on the county fair website that there will not be a midway with carnival rides and games this…
UPDATE: The fireworks are canceled Heroes ensure Silver Lake fireworks blast off this year. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Since 1988, both visitors and locals alike look forward to the Thunder Over the Dunes fireworks display at Silver Lake for the Fourth of July. This year, however, many worried that the event wouldn’t go on due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Like so…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Kentwood woman was arrested for indecent exposure at the Lucky Lake Campground near US 31 Friday, June 19, around 9:30 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies were dispatched to the scene for a disturbance involving the woman allegedly running around the campground exposing herself, Mast said. Other police activity in Oceana County over…
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