Recent births, posted Dec. 2, 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). Skylar Jo McDonough, the daughter of Samantha and Jacob McDonough of Manistee, was born Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Charlotte Rae Gransden, the daughter of Candice Grandsen of…
Brett Witteveen Memorial sign installed along US 31. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — A portion of US 31 between Hart and Shelby has been named in honor of a local hero — US Marine Corps PFC Brett Witteveen who died in combat in Iraq in 2007. The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a bill last year that named a…
Ludington man dies following US 31 crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An 86-year-old Ludington man died Monday, Nov. 30, following a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Rothbury Sunday morning, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It is my unfortunate duty to advise you that Mr. Beverly Collins passed away today at 4:33 p.m. from the injuries he’d sustained in this…
Felony drunk driving arrest among holiday weekend police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020: – 2:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 28-year-old Hart man was arrested on a warrant and for driving while license suspended (DWLS), eastbound Polk Road, Hart Township. He and a 28-year-old Mears man…
Over $13,000 in resort passes reported stolen from Double JJ. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 431 water park passes with a total value of $10,775, mini golf packages totaling $2,000 and arcade passes valued at $450 at the Double JJ Resort on South Water Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…
Pair of vintage WW II rifles missing from Pentwater VFW. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible theft of two vintage World War II rifles from the Pentwater VFW Hall. An M1 Garand rifle and a Japanese rifle were reported stolen to the sheriff’s office Nov. 9, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. They were…
Elderly couple injured in US 31 rollover crash. GRANT TOWNSHIP — An elderly Ludington couple were injured in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Park Road Sunday, Nov. 29, shortly after 7 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Beverly Collins, 86, and Virginia Mae Collins, 83, were passengers in a 2007 Ford Econoline van driven…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Milburn “Mel” Ezell Curtis, 89, of Hart, died on Monday, November 23, 2020. Margaret “Marge” Joan Curtis, 86, of Hart, died on Saturday, November 28, 2020.…
Obituary: Denise R. Markiewicz, 73, of Shelby Denise R. Markiewicz, 73, of Shelby, widow of Robert “Bob” Markiewicz, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born to Walter and Rose (Suppan) Schneck and raised in the Chicago area with her siblings – Dean, Dennis, Don, Donna and Duane. She met her future husband, Bob Markiewicz, while still…
Mental Health Matters: Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder By Alan Neushwander. The first day of winter is the shortest day of the year. This year, it falls on December 21. While we are still a few weeks away from winter, we are only seeing about nine hours of daylight each day. The lack of sunshine can impact your mood and…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 28, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Diane S. McClanahan, 84, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Nicolas Veliz Jr., 38, of Hart, died on Monday, November 23, 2020. Denise R.…
78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jacob John Ingalls, 36, of 4900 148th Ave., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); assault with a dangerous weapon and felony firearms. Bond: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Related story here – Julia Marie Jones, 41,…
Hart girls basketball teams help teammate displaced by house fire. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — On Nov. 12, a fire damaged the home of Shar Evans at 311 E. Jefferson St. Evans and her five children, ages 5 to 14, were displaced. Among those…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jason Lee Spears, 26, of 1064 100th Ave., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 28 of breaking and entering with intent and fourth-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Nov. 23 to one year in jail with credit for 51 days served…
Drug possession cases top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020: – 4:37 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 and Hammett Road, Pentwter Township. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020: – 3:16 a.m., (OCSO), a 20-year-old Hart man was cited for operating without insurance, East Harrison Road, Elbridge Township. Saturday, Nov.…
Man accused of firing shots inside home while threatening 71-year-old father. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Monday, Nov. 23, shorty before 8 p.m. on charges of felonious assault, felony firearm and felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly threatening his 71-year-old father with a revolver and firing the weapon inside…
Paying tribute to a fallen hero. OCEANA COUNTY — Area emergency workers honored their colleague, Grant Township firefighter Michael Buitendorp, 40, who died in the line of duty. Firefighters, police officers, ambulance workers, dispatchers and tow truck drivers held a 5-mile-long procession Monday afternoon, Nov. 23, that began at Harris Funeral Home in Shelby, traveled south on Oceana Drive through…
Governor lowers flags in honor of firefighter Michael Buitendorp. LANSING – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered US and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff today, Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in honor of Grant Township Firefighter Michael Buitendorp, 40, who died in the line of duty responding to a camper fire in Otto…
Funeral procession, services for fallen firefighter Monday. SHELBY — A funeral and procession for fallen firefighter Michael Buitendorp are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 23, following visitation at Harris Funeral Home. “Due to COVID precautions, visitation is private and there will be no public visitation before the procession and funeral service,” states a press release Grant Township Fire Department. “There will be…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 21, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Fred Tubbs, 82, of Hart, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Linda Gayle Layman, 63, of Montague, died on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Jesse Gray Lathers,…
Go Fund Me page set up for fallen firefighter’s family. “They are not the type of people to ask for help as they were the ones giving it, but at this time of uncertainty anything and everything would be helpful.” A Go Fund Me Page has been set up to help the family of a 40-year-old Grant Township firefighter who died…
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