Flag disposal box installed at county services building. HART – In partnership with the National Association of Counties and the National Flag Foundation, Oceana County has installed a flag retirement box at the Oceana County Services Building located at 844 S. Griswold St. Flags should be folded respectfully before being placed in the box. The United States Flag Code prescribes…
News alert: Walkerville department called to assist at Newaygo Co. structure fire. Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue was dispatched Wednesday, July 7, shorty after 8:30 a.m. to a fully-engulfed structure fire in the 2600 block of West Pierce Drive in Newaygo County’s Merrill Townhip.
Obituary: LaMonte ‘Butch’ Morgan, 63, of Hart. LaMonte “Butch” Morgan, 63, of Hart, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at his home with his family by his side. Butch was born April 4, 1958 in Alma to Milton and Nancy (Frees) Morgan. He married Jeanne Peters on September 24, 1976 in Hart. Together they raised two sons. Butch worked in…
Recent deaths, posted July 7, 2021 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: Amanda M. Zuber, 32, of New Era, died on Monday, July 5, 2021. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing…
Radiology department renovations, upgrades begin at hospital. LUDINGTON — After years of planning and anticipation, work has begun on the $2.6 million radiology department renovation and equipment upgrade project at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. New state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) machines headline the project, replacing units that have completed their lifecycle. Danielle Tiefenthal, manager of radiology…
Busy Fourth of July weekend for local police. The following is police activity over the Fourth of July weekend in Oceana County: Friday, July 2, 2021: 1:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 36-year-old Shelby man was cited for operating without a license, Ferry Street, Village of Shelby. 10:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic assault, Third Street, Village of Shelby.…
Vietnam traveling wall arrives in Hart Wednesday. HART — A Vietnam traveling memorial will arrive at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Wednesday, July 7, and will remain on the grounds through the weekend. The wall is 80 percent the size of the national monument in Washington DC, which is the largest replica. Inscribed on the black granite wall are the names of…
Police seek assistance identifying break-in suspect. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a break-in suspect who can be seen in surveillance video attempting to throw a rock through the window of a Silver Lake business. “On Monday, July 5, 2021 two Silver Lake businesses were attempted to be broken into,” states…
Deputy catches car theft suspect. A 28-year-old Jonesville, Michigan woman was arrested in Oceana County early Saturday morning, July 3, after she allegedly stole a 2017 Chevrolet Cruz from the 1500 block of Betty Avenue in Mason County’s Pere Marquette Township, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. The woman was also wanted on an outstanding warrant. A “be on…
Happy 245th Birthday, USA! In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…
Norton Shores woman critically injured in head-on crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The driver of a 2007 Ford Focus that crashed head-on with a 2014 Ford Escape on Fox Road near 48th Avenue Friday afternoon, July 2, is a 67-year-old Norton Shores, Michigan woman, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Critically injured, Irene Estell…
Critical patient airlifted following head-on crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Four people were injured — one critically — in a vehicle crash on Fox Road near 48th Avenue Friday, July 2, around 4 p.m. near Silver Lake, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. One patient was airlifted by Aromed. It was reported to Central Dispatch as a head-on crash. A…
Second-offense OWI, domestic violence arrests among HPD activity. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 24, 2021: 4:35 p.m., juvenile runaway, 300 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:41 p.m., a 30-year-old Shelby man was cited for expired license nd child restraint violation, Polk Road and Oceana Drive, City of Hart Friday, June…
DHD #10 offers COVID-19 vaccine clinics in July. OCEANA COUNTY — District Health Department #10 is hosting several COVID-19 vaccine clinics this month. The following upcoming clinics are scheduled in Oceana County: July 7, 9-11 a.m. – Oceana County Council on Aging, 4250 W. Tyler Rd, Hart. July 13, 4-7 p.m., – New Era Farmer’s Market, 1820 Ray Ave, New…
Obituary: Lynda Chmelik, 78, of New Era. Lynda Carol Chmelik, 78, of New Era, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born August 3, 1942 in Oklahoma City to Brown and Nell (Price) Gooch. After graduating high school, Lynda went on to get her associate degree in dental hygiene from Grand Rapids Junior College. In 1975, Lynda married the…
GMA’s Ginger Zee gives Silver Lake national spotlight. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Popular TV personality and Michigan native Ginger Zee is featuring Oceana County during Good Morning America’s “Rise & Shine” series, which airs Wednesday morning, June 30, on ABC. The ABC News chief meteorologist stopped at some summer hot spots in Oceana County including the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Cherry…
Big top circus wows the crowd. HART — The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus dazzled the audience during sold-out shows at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Monday, June 28. – Photos by Allison Scarbrough, Editor.
Circus adds 9:30 p.m. show due to sold-out shows. HART — The 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows for the big top circus at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Monday, June 28, are sold out, so a 9:30 p.m. show has been added. Tickets are only available online. Go to the following circus links: • Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Facebook…
Weekend police news, June 28, 2021. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s office over the weekend: Friday, June 25, 2021: 5:45 p.m., a 34-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on outstanding warrants, South Peach Street, City of Hart. 10:32 p.m., a 36-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated and heroin possession, South 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township.…
HPD report, June 28, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 17, 2021: – 6:52 p.m., noise complaint, 20 block of North State Street, City of Hart. Friday, June 18, 2021: – 11:40 a.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. – 12:45 p.m., larceny, 400…
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