Chainsaw, lawnmower stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP — A Craftsman chainsaw valued at $400 and a Yard-Man push mower valued at $300 were stolen from the 2100 block of West Monroe Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Monday, May 18, shortly before 3 p.m. If anyone has information about the theft, they are asked to…
Monroe Road expected to re-open Tuesday afternoon. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Monroe Road (Business Route US 31) near Longbridge Road was closed to traffic Monday evening, May 18, due to flooding, but it is expected re-open later Tuesday afternoon, May 19. High water levels on Pentwater River and Pentwater Lake coupled with recent heavy rains caused water to…
Vietnam wall visit postponed to 2021. HART — A Vietnam traveling memorial wall that was scheduled to make a stop at the Oceana County Fairgrounds this summer has been postponed to next summer. Event organizers posted the following statement on Facebook Monday, May 18: “Good Afternoon, everyone, due to current events we have had to reschedule the wall event. The…
Recent deaths, posted May 19, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Col Joseph L. Nameth, USAF (Ret), 79, of Mears, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Onabelle Elizabeth (Kerr) Klotz, 89, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Jose Garcia Vega, 85, of Mears, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Jerry…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, May 18, 2020. HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 18: – Leon Jon Stanek, 50, of 2349 S. 118th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty March 23 of controlled substance less than 25 grams and was sentenced to 11 months in jail; driver’s license suspended one year/restricted after 60 days; and…
Several assaults over the weekend. Local police responded to several assaults over the weekend. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, May 14, 2020: – 8:43 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 40-year-old Mears man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), South 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. Friday, May 15, 2020: – 12:49 a.m,. (Michigan State…
Break-in reported at cemetery. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A breaking and entering was reported at the Mears Cemetery Saturday, May 16, at 8:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. An intruder or intruders pried open a locked door to gain access to a storage building, Sheriff Mast said. They stole an air compressor valued at $80 and two tow…
Man ticketed for possessing wild turkey eggs. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Hart man was cited for possessing wild turkey eggs and trespassing Saturday, May 16, shortly before 8 p.m. on South 72nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man allegedly took the turkey eggs from their nest, which is a Department of Natural Resources violation. Please…
Hart man charged with stalking, home invasion in Scottville. #MasonCountyCrime SCOTTVILLE (Mason County) — A father and son were arrested Sunday, May 17, shortly after 1 a.m. following a reported breaking and entering in progress on Taylors Court north of Broadway Avenue, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. Kevin James Kaiser, 26, of 215 S. State St., Hart, is charged…
Recent births, posted May 18, 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). Kalia Isabel Pena, the daughter of Adrianna Estrada and Isaiah Pena of Ludington, was born Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Scarlett Star Livingston, the daughter of Kayla…
Flood mitigation begins in Pentwater Monday. PENTWATER — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is installing a system of temporary dams and pumps to mitigate flooding issues on Monroe Road/Business Route US 31 near Longbridge Road along Pentwater Lake due to high water levels. The project is slated to begin Monday, May 18, and continue until approximately July 3, according…
Man accidentally shoots his hand. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Rothbury man accidentally shot his left hand with a .22-caliber rifle Tuesday, May 12, at approximately 5:30 p.m. in the 7500 block of Forest Glen Drive, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to the emergency room at Mercy Health Lakeshore Partners Campus in Shelby…
COVID-19 update: 43 cases, 2 deaths in Oceana County. District Health Department #10 has confirmed there are 43 positive COVID-19 cases in Oceana County and two deaths as of Thursday afternoon, May 14. The most recent death in Oceana County was a male Oceana resident in his 70s who died at Muskegon Mercy Hospital, according to DHD#10. “We wish to…
Theft investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, May 11, 2020: – 4 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny of a car dolly, 2000 block of 100th Avenue, Hart Township. Tuesday, May 12, 2020: – 5:03 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), illegal entry, South Robinhood Drive, Grant Township. Nothing was reported stolen. Wednesday,…
Car overturns several times before hitting power pole. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Shelby woman was injured following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, May 13, at 3:30 a.m. on West Baseline Road near 104th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was westbound on Baseline Road in a 2002 Buick LeSabre “at a high rate of…
Recent deaths, posted May 14, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Onabelle Elizabeth (Kerr) Klotz, 89, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 10, 2020. Jose Garcia Vega, 85, of Mears, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Jerry A. Brandel, 75, of Hart, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 7, 2020: – 9:41 a.m., animal complaint, 500 block of Union Street, City of Hart. – 12:09 p.m., animal complaint, 500 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 8, 2020: –…
Water Safety Day rescheduled to July 18. PENTWATER – The Second Annual Oceana County Water Safety Day, which was originally planned for June 20, has been re-scheduled to Saturday July 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pentwater Municipal Marina, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the event was was pushed back.…
PPD receives $4,000 in grants to improve Mobile Crisis Team. Eight law enforcement agencies in Oceana County will be supplied with iPads to facilitate video conferencing with the clinical staff at community mental health. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum announced that the Pentwater Police Department received a grant from the Urgent Needs Fund of the Community Foundation…
Early summer events canceled in Pentwater. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce has canceled several early summer events in the small community that thrives on tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pentwater Start of Summer Party, which is an outdoor street picnic downtown, has been canceled. The annual summer kick-off event was scheduled for Sunday, June 7. Another…
Rothbury man accused of sexually assaulting two girls. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 63-year-old Rothbury man has been arraigned in 78th District Court on four felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) for the alleged assaults of two female victims who were in age range of 12-14 years old, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.…
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