27th Circuit Court sentencings, June 3, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, June 1, in 27th Circuit Court: – Kevin Thomas Knowles, 29, of 9420 Filmore Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Jan. 27, 2020 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced June 1 to four days in jail with credit for four days served; driver’s…
Recent births, posted June 3, 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). Joseph Allen Spinner, the son of Sarah and Richard Spinner II of Ludington, was born Friday, May 22, 2020. Ray Lee Ryder Jr., the son of…
Hart school district takes lead with fall opening plan. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt announced plans for opening the district in the fall as the end of 2019-2020 school year draws near in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students have not attended school in person this school year since March due to…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Mason and Oceana counties until 12:30 a.m. At 11:05 p.m. severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 25 miles west of Ludington to 40 miles west of Muskegon, moving east at 45 mph with 60 mph wind gusts. Wednesday, June 3,…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, June 2, 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 — We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The dashboard below reflects…
VBX at First Baptist Church June 15-18. HART — All children aged 4 years old (by June 15) through eighth grade (entering fall 2020) are invited to the annual VBX (Vacation Bible eXperience) at First Baptist Church Monday – Thursday, June 15-18, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This year’s theme will be “SUPER CENTRAL.” Attendees will have fun with this…
Pirate News: Hart students’ book helps people impacted by COVID-19. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART – A published writing anthology, entitled Spring Outbreak, written by Hart High School juniors and seniors is for sale. All proceeds raised by the sale of book will benefit United Way of Oceana County…
Gift cards generate $10K for Hart businesses impacted by coronavirus. HART – Hart businesses have received a $10,000 boost thanks to a gift card incentive program launched by the Hart Economic & Redevelopment Team (HEART). On May 22, community members were given the opportunity to purchase a $35 gift card to participating Hart businesses for only $25. The additional $10…
Obituary: Eloise Olds, 80 Eloise Olds, affectionately known as Miss Cookie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was 80 years old. Eloise Ayala was born on June 29, 1939, the daughter of Arthur and Jenny (Mendoza) Ayala. She worked for Ludington Area Schools as an aide, retiring in 2000. Eloise loved her family…
Vehicles vandalized. OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated two property damage cases over the weekend involving damage to vehicles. The driver’s side window and the windshield of a 2005 Chrysler Pacifica were destroyed when a 23-year-old Shelby man threw a cinder block through them, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident occurred on West Fourth Street…
Governor rescinding stay-at-home order; restaurant dine-in may open June 8. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. The governor’s order will allow retailers to reopen on June 4 and restaurants to reopen on June 8, both subject…
Salesman who swindled clients out of over $3,000 sentenced to jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 59-year-old Remus man who swindled three local businesses out of over $3,000 was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, to serve four months in jail. Michael Gene Klein, of 12883 55th Ave., was selling cleaning products to local businesses, said…
Hesperia man with long rap sheet sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, for a conviction of larceny $1,000-$20,000. David John Mack, of 553 S. Maple Island Rd., has 20 prior felonies and six misdemeanor convictions, said…
Rothbury man faces CSC charges in 2 counties. #OceanaCountyCrime 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 1, on a more serious felony charge of first-degree CSC — victim under 13. Gregory Lawrence…
Recent deaths, posted May 30, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Hilary Barrera Luevano, 78, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Bruce A. Wiggers, 68, of New Era, died on Friday, May 22, 2020. Russell “Red” Thrailkill, 81, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 24, 2020. J. Scott Blanchard, 69, of Montague, died…
Dunes season opener postponed to June 13. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The season opening of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area has been postponed until Saturday, June 13. Normally, the dunes open for the season April 1, but due to COVID-19 precautions, the opener was pushed back to May 1 and then to June 3. The Department of Natural Resources…
Entrepreneurial competition pivots to virtual platform. OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County’s only entrepreneurial pitching competition, Pitch North, will be pivoting to a virtual platform that will feature the competition’s five finalists presenting pitches live online, June 24. Entrepreneurs living in Oceana, Newaygo or Lake counties are encouraged to submit their ideas at www.pitchnorth.com for the opportunity to compete for their…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 21, 2020: – 11:44 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 22, 2020: – 11:03 a.m., medical assist, 1000 block of Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. – 1:42 p.m., trespassing, 60 block of State Street, City of Hart.…
78th District Court sentencings, May 29, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Raymond Franklin Thomas, Jr., 34, of 3752 Liberty Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty May 11 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to $340 in fines and costs. One count of driving…
Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Carl Merlin Morgan, 49, of 56th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Bail: $100,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam:…
6 recoveries among 85 Oceana County COVID-19 cases. District Health Department #10 reports as of Thursday, May 28, there are 85 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oceana County, including six people who recovered and two who died. The two deaths were Oceana County men in their 70s, according to DHD #10. Recoveries are “based on whether individuals are still alive…
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