The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. This post may be updated: – Hart Public Schools – Pentwater Public Schools – Shelby Public Schools – Walkerville Public Schools
The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. This post may be updated: – Hart Public Schools – Pentwater Public Schools – Shelby Public Schools – Walkerville Public Schools
Trooper Demny from Hart post receives outstanding achievement award. HART — Trooper Matt Demny, a graduate of the 122nd Trooper Recruit School assigned to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Hart Post, has received the Community Policing Outstanding Achievement Award. Demny received the award “for his outstanding efforts to make a positive impact in the lives of people in his community,”…
78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 5, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Kenneth Edward Netzler, Jr., 58, of 1145 Kampenga Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Feb. 1 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served and $1,155 in fines and…
HPD report, Feb. 5, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021: 11 a.m., harassment, 100 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. 1:08 p.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 2:44 p.m., traffic hazard, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 6 p.m., fraud complaint, 100 block of…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Feb. 5, 2021 (This list may be updated throughout the evening): CASMAN Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central Schools Mason County…
78th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, Feb. 4, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: Martin Wayne Lennox, 58, of 3058 W. Tahoe Trail, New Era; OCSO; second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Pretrial: Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. Benjamin James Berrington, 34, of 11056 Summerbrook Court,…
Winter storm warning issued for Oceana County. OCEANA COUNTY – The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Lake counties that goes into effect Thursday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. and continues until Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Expect heavy snow and blowing snow with accumulations of…
78th District Court felony arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court on felony charges: Sean W. Johnson, 35, of 2857 E. White Lake Dr., Twin Lake, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of analogues possession and LSD possession. Johnson also faces a misdemeanor charge of…
Third suspect charged in CSC case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A third suspect has been charged with a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to a case involving alleged sexual assaults of a preteen girl by several men. The investigation was conducted by a multi-jurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Jermaine…
Hart woman charged with 2 felonies in connection to 3-vehicle crash. THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRASH. HART — A 29-year-old Hart woman has been charged in 78th District Court with two felony counts of operating under the influence of liquor causing a serious injury and a misdemeanor count of second-offense operating while intoxicated…
$1,500 in ice fishing equipment stolen. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of $1,500 worth of new ice fishing equipment reported Wednesday, Feb. 3, around 5 p.m. on 108th Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday, Feb. 1, 2021: 11:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 58-year-old…
Economic alliance launches program to improve internet for businesses, homes. Oceana County residents are asked to take 10-minute survey at https://myconnectedcommunity.org/oceana-county/. OCEANA COUNTY – The Oceana County Economic Alliance (OCEA), in partnership with Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan), has launched a Connected Community Engagement for the county. The program will leverage data provided by residents, businesses, community organizations, and others to…
Kirwin, Klimovitz join the community foundation board of trustees. PENTWATER – The Community Foundation for Oceana County has announced the addition of Emma Kirwin and Joe Klimovitz to its board of trustees. A retired educator, Emma Kirwin is an active member of Oceana’s nonprofit community. She served as the vice president of Walkerville Thrives, in addition to being the Leavitt…
Antique and vintage snowmobile show Saturday. HART — The 2021 Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Show will take place at the Oceana County Fairgrounds located at the corner of Polk Road and State Street Saturday, Feb. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event previously took place in downtown Hart. The larger area will allow for participants and spectators to…
Two people hurt in two-vehicle crash. PENTWATER — Two people were transported to Mercy Health – Lakeshore Campus in Shelby for injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Monday, Feb. 1, shortly before 1 p.m. on South Hancock Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “A 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by a Twin Lake…
Local superintendents request governor, MDHHS allow students to play sports. To Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS Director: Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our state during this trying time. As the superintendents of the public schools in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties, we are unified in our commitment to assure that the safety of our students…
Gypsy moth webinar Feb. 23. HART — Michigan State University Extension is offering a free webinar, “Gypsy Moth in Your Neighborhood,” to learn more about the history, life cycle, identification, and management strategies to help save the trees near your home. The webinar via Zoom video conferencing is set for Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 1 -2 p.m. The program is open…
Weekend police news, Feb. 1, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 29, 2021: 3:51 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 25-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Winston Road, Grant Township. 10:40 p.m., (Michigan State Police), an 18-year-old Mears man was cited for operating without a driver’s license, Oceana Drive…
Fire destroys pole barn. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four departments battled a pole barn fire Friday morning, Jan. 29, around 6:30 a.m. at 4503 N. 176th Avenue, according to Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. Walkerville, Hart, Crystal Township and Ferry Township fire departments responded to the blaze near Van Buren and Harrison roads. “It was…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Jan. 29, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Amanda Marie Zoulek, 33, of PO Box 366, Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 25 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for six days served and $360 in fines…
HPD news, Jan. 29, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021: 1 p.m., peacekeeping, 300 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 8:49 p.m., family trouble, 100 block of Woodland Avenue, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021: 11:38 a.m., medical assist, 500 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 8:33 p.m.,…
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