It’s never too late to start something new. LUDINGTON — Aebok (pronounced A-bow) Morton has lived by this motto. And in this season of graduations, it’s never been truer. Morton, 50, of Ludington, recently earned her bachelor of science in nursing, an achievement marked less by graduation pomp and more by circumstance amid this global COVID-19 pandemic. “Nursing has always…
Sheriff’s office responds to 4 injury crashes at dunes. UPDATE: Sheriff Mast reported a fifth injury-causing crash over the weekend after this article was published. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to four separate crashes at the ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park over the weekend. An off-duty doctor resuscitated two men who were unresponsive…
Public Notice: Budget Meeting, Gateway to Success Academy. Please take notice that on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5 p.m. The Board of Education of Gateway to Success Academy will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2020-2021 Operational Budget. The Gateway to Success School board will meet electronically. Log in Link: https://zoom.us/j/93475302375 The Board may not…
Thief/thieves stealing flowers from cemetery. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves have been stealing flowers from graves at the Elbridge Township Cemetery over the last few weeks, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The flower arrangement in the above photo was stolen some time between Wednesday, June 17, after 5 p.m. and the morning of Thursday, June 18. “Flowers…
County buildings close due to COVID-19 scare. HART – Just 10 days after Oceana County buildings were re-opened to the public, they are forced to close again due to “one or more individuals” who were in the county buildings “exhibiting one or more symptoms related to COVID-19,” said Oceana County Administrator Robert Sobie. “Beginning at 4 p.m. today (June 18),…
Hart Sparks postponed. HART — The annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Hart — normally held on July 2 — has been postponed to a later date in 2020, according to the Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART). A new date has not yet been announced. The organization posted the following announcement on its Facebook page Thursday, June 18:…
2 injured in semi/car crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two people were transported by Life EMS to an area hospital Thursday afternoon, June 18, following a car/semi crash at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Baseline Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Erin McGarry. A Freightliner semi truck, which was not hauling a trailer, collided with a Chevrolet Impala at…
HPD busy with crashes. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 4, 2020: – 9:14 a.m., larceny, 100 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. – 12:35 p.m., threats complaint, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. Friday, June 5, 2020: – 3:16 p.m., larceny, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. –…
Motorcycle stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 2005 gray and red FXDWGI Harley Davidson motorcycle valued at $4,000, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bike was reported stolen Tuesday, June 16, shortly after 6:30 p.m. from the 3300 block of South 140th Avenue. Other recent police activity in…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Karin Camille Bulger, 55, of 4083 N. Juniper Rd., Mears, was found guilty June 8 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and…
Oceana COVID-19 update: 109 cases, 47 recoveries, 3 deaths. District Health Department #10’s latest COVID-19 data indicates that there are 109 positive COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, including three people who have died from the virus. However, 47 of the Oceana County coronavirus cases are listed as “recovered.” Neighboring counties’ statistics include: Newaygo County, 123 cases, 43 recoveries, 0 deaths;…
Toddler dies after being run over in driveway. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A toddler died Tuesday after being run over in a driveway in the 500 block of East Jackson Road. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast said deputies from his department, along with an officer from Shelby Police Department, were dispatched to Hackley Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Tuesday evening for a…
Public Notice: Budget Meeting, Gateway to Success Academy. Please take notice that on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5 p.m. The Board of Education of Gateway to Success Academy will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2020-2021 Operational Budget. The Gateway to Success School board will meet electronically. Log in Link: https://zoom.us/j/93475302375 The Board may not…
3 injured in 2-car crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Three people were transported by Life EMS to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, June 16, around 11 a.m. on Polk Road in front of Hansen Foods grocery store, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A 57-year-old Pentwater woman was taken to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, June 16, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is transitioning to a bi-weekly community…
MSP: Autopsy confirms woman died of drowning. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Michigan State Police from the Hart post have been investigating the “suspicious death” of Nicole “Nikki” Rae Kenworthy, 30, of Grand Haven for over six weeks. A recent autopsy indicated that Kenworthy died from drowning “with contributing factors of drug use,” said Det./Sgt. Matt Nobliski Tuesday, June 16. “At…
Meth possession investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, June 15, 2020: – 12:05 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a warrant is being sought for a 22-year-old Fremont man on charges of methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS), improper license plate and driving without insurance, South 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. A 2.5-ounce…
Hesperia man pleads guilty to break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 29-year-old Hesperia man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 15, to a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Troy James Hern-Slocum, of 169 South Ave., broke into an unoccupied house in the Hesperia area and stole property that…
CSC case headed to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 43-year-old Shelby man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court in September, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Daniel Brian Burns, of 2936 E. Baseline Rd., is charged with second-degree CSC — force or coercion stemming from the alleged sexual assault of a…
Weekend police news #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 12, 2020: – 9:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Harrison Road near 176th Avenue, Leavitt Township. – 9:55 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 near Winston Road, Grant Township. Saturday, June 13, 2020: – 12:40 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old…
Sentencing delayed in drunk driving death case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The sentencing of a Amber Rae Davis, 29, of Mears who is convicted of operating while intoxicated causing death was adjourned Monday, June 15, in 27th Circuit Court because Davis missed a pre-sentence investigation (PSI) interview with her probation officer, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph…
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