Ranger UTV, camper trailer stolen. FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 2012 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle valued at $6,000 and a 2001 Springdale TR Coach camping trailer valued at $4,000. The theft was reported at 7:17 p.m. Sunday, May 9, on South 152nd Avenue. If anyone has information, they are asked to contact…
Homeless woman arrested after assaulting man, chasing him with broom. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old homeless woman from the Shelby area was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, May 9, around 4 p.m. on charges of aggravated assault and meth possession after allegedly assaulting a man with whom she had been in a dating relationship — at one point…
ESD superintendent thanks voters. Dear Editor, To everyone in the West Shore ESD’s boundaries, we would like to say thank you for approving the Special Education Millage Renewal proposal. At the ESD, we’re proud to partner on behalf of students in special education with the nine local public school districts and four non-public schools in Lake, Mason and Oceana counties…
Fire destroys house trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A fire at 2464 W. Scenic View Drive in the Oceana Shores subdivision destroyed a house trailer early Tuesday morning, May 11. The fire likely originated in the trailer’s wood stove, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. Firefighters from Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Ferry Township battled the blaze and…
Twin Lake man pleads guilty to receiving, concealing stolen motorcycles. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Twin Lake man lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a property theft case pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 10, to a felony of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Kaleb Joshua Pringle, of 6083 Meeuwenberg Rd., testified before…
Drunk driving death case headed to trial. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The drunk driving causing death case against a 45-year-old Fremont man is headed to trial. Judge Bradley G. Lambrix set the case against Joseph Ramiro Auger, of 2534 S. Stone Rd., for trial Aug. 26 and 27,…
PWC meets Friday to plan Art & Wine event. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will hold its May meeting at the newly-renovated Park Place located at 310 Rush Street, Pentwater Friday, May 14, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be devoted to planning for the Art & Wine event scheduled for Aug. 22, 2021. This event is the main…
Obituary: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Dennert, 94, of Hart. Virginia Stella “Ginny” Dennert, 94, of Hart, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born October 7, 1926, in Hart, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Kraus) Greiner. Virginia grew up on a dairy farm in Weare Township, and worked the soda fountain at Rexall Drug Store during the war. On November…
Obituary: Betty Greiner, 92, of Hart. Betty Joann Greiner, 92, of Hart, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born May 1, 1929, in Cedar Springs, the daughter of Edward and Helen (Hanna) Rake Betty enjoyed knitting, crafting, golfing, and doing puzzles. Betty is survived by her husband of 30 years, Sebastian “Bud” Greiner; children, Christine Anderson, Vicki Maher,…
Shelby Township launches new logo, website. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A newly rebranded Shelby Township has recently launched its brand-new website, www.shelbytownshipoceana.com. The new website brings all of the resources Shelby Township residents need to one easy-to-navigate platform, including access to news, information, and resources for the community. The rebranding effort began in January as the township board wanted to bring…
Hart HS principal accepts superintendent position in UP. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce has resigned from his position to take a new job at his alma mater in the Upper Peninsula. Bruce has accepted a job as superintendent of Gwinn Public Schools, said Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt. Bruce has served as…
Election results certified following disruption during first attempt. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers certified the results of Tuesday’s special election Thursday morning, May 6, following an unsuccessful attempt to do so Wednesday due to a “disruption” prior to the board’s meeting, according to Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson. “The board of canvassers was not able to call…
Water Road construction project phase completed. Concrete was removed this year, and the road will be repaved next year. HART — The first phase of road work on Water Road has been completed, and the road is now open, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The project is being done in two phases, said Oceana County Road Commission Managing…
‘Rhetoric’ questioning board’s authority delays election results certification. ‘The disruption resulted in all of the attendees leaving the meeting room.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers did not certify the results of Tuesday’s special election due to a “disruption” prior to the board’s scheduled meeting Wednesday, May 5, according to Oceana County Clerk Amy…
Jail inmates receive COVID-19 vaccine. HART — Eleven of the 47 inmates lodged in the Oceana County Jail were vaccinated for COVID-19 Wednesday, May 5. “District Health Department #10 staff have been working closely with the jail administrator through the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. Staff from DHD#10 came into the jail and gave the vaccinations. Johnson…
Community is ‘vested’ in schools’ future with bond passage. SHELBY – Shelby Public School district voters went to the polls during a special election Tuesday, May 4, and voted 899-642 to pass a 3.64 mill bond proposal. The bond will generate $33 million for district-wide improvements. Key projects include: building a new centralized elementary school for all K-5 students, renovations…
HHS Drama Club presents ‘Little Women.’ By Linda Fishel, Contributing Writer. Photos by Bob Schulz. HART — The Hart High School Drama Club presented the first three of six performances of the Broadway musical “Little Women” by Allan Knee this past weekend. Knee’s book is based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, which is semi-autobiographical and tells the story…
Stephen Didur, 85, of Pentwater Stephen William Didur, 85, of Pentwater passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was born March 2, 1936 in Detroit to John and Pauline (Ronchka) Didur. Stephen graduated from St. Catherine High School in 1955. After high school he enlisted in the US Navy and…
Shelby school bond passes. Voters in the Shelby Public School District passed a 3.64 mill bond proposal Tuesday during the school election, 899-642, unofficially. The millage is expected to generate $33 million for district-wide improvements, including the construction of a new elementary school. The district, which has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students, operates four school buildings ranging in age…
ESD millage renewal passes. The West Shore Educational Service District’s request for a 1 mill renewal for special education has passed. Voters in Mason, Lake, and Oceana counties all passed the millage, which will raise $3.4 million annually for eight years. Unofficial results were: Mason County, 2,629, yes; 612, no Lake County, 625, yes; 220, no Oceana County, 1,870, yes;…
Felonious assault arrests top police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, April 30, 2021: 1:59 a.m. (OCSO), a 31-year-old Allegan man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31, Shelby Township. 4:28 a.m., (OCSO), a 26-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), US 31, Shelby Township. 11:20 .m., (Michigan State…
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