Fisherman’s body found.

April 7, 2020

Fisherman’s body found. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The body of Gary Wayne White, 70, of Hart was found at the bottom of the Pentwater River in water approximately 12 feet deep Tuesday, April 7, shortly before 11 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Rescuers had been searching for the missing fisherman in the river after another…

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Rescuers continue search for missing fisherman in Pentwater River.

April 7, 2020

Rescuers continue search for missing fisherman in Pentwater River. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Rescuers continue their searching for a missing fisherman in the Pentwater River Tuesday morning, April 7. The search began Monday, April 6, shortly after 5 p.m. after another fisherman found a boat in the cattail swamp with its motor idling , said Oceana County…

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Search for missing fisherman to resume at 7 a.m.

April 6, 2020

Search for missing fisherman to resume at 7 a.m. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The search for an elderly fisherman missing in the Pentwater River has been suspended for the night said Oceana County Undersherif Ryan Schiller. Rescuers will resume the search at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 7. read story here This story is copyrighted © 2020, all rights reserved by Media Group…

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Rescuers search for missing fisherman in Pentwater River.

April 6, 2020

Rescuers search for missing fisherman in Pentwater River. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Rescuers are searching for a missing fisherman in the Pentwater River after another fisherman found a boat in the cattail swamp with its motor idling Monday, April 6, around 5 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The missing man, who the boat is registered…

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Man sent to prison for break-in.

April 6, 2020

Man sent to prison for break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 13 months to 10 years in prison Monday, April 6, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent. The court proceeding was conducted via Polycom video conferencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Logan Nathaniel Duvall,…

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Suspect wanted on felony warrants flees after stealing from Wesco.

April 6, 2020

Suspect wanted on felony warrants flees after stealing from Wesco. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Grand Rapids woman, who is wanted on several felony warrants, fled the Rothbury Wesco Sunday, April 5, shortly before 1 p.m. after stealing gas and other items from the convenience store, according the Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman filled up the gas…

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Camper trailer stolen.

April 6, 2020

Camper trailer stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating the theft of a 20-foot Keystone Zeppelin camper trailer that was reported Sunday, April 5, in the area of 168th Avenue and Deer Road, said Sgt. Dan Thomas. The camper is valued at $9,000, Sgt. Thomas said. This story is copyrighted © 2020,…

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High-speed chase ensues during 3-county break-in investigation.

April 6, 2020

High-speed chase ensues during 3-county break-in investigation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. A 26-year-old Hesperia man who is a person of interest in a series of break-ins in a three-county area was arrested on a felony charge of fleeing and eluding following a 12-mile chase, according to local police. The chase began on Scout Road near 192nd Avenue in Leavitt Township…

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Oceana County resident dies from COVID-19.

April 6, 2020

Oceana County resident dies from COVID-19. District Health Department #10 received notification that an Oceana County resident has died from COVID-19, states a press release issued Monday, April 6. The individual was a man in his 70s who was hospitalized at Mercy Health Partners Mercy campus in Muskegon since March 26 and died today, states the press release. Pentwater Public…

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Alleged drunk driver cited for violating Stay Home order.

April 6, 2020

Alleged drunk driver cited for violating Stay Home order. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids man who faces charges of operating while intoxicated and resisting arrest was also cited by Michigan State Police troopers for violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The man…

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Recent births, posted April 6, 2020. 

April 6, 2020
Recent births, posted April 6, 2020. 

Recent births, posted April 6, 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). Noah Scott Bursley, the son of Karie Nielsen and Mark Bursley of Hart, was born Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Nella Rose Oeavey, the daughter of Heather Adams and…

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Service Notice: Goldie R. Hajdu, 92, of Rothbury

April 6, 2020
Service Notice: Goldie R. Hajdu, 92, of Rothbury

Service Notice: Goldie R. Hajdu, 92, of Rothbury Goldie R. Hajdu, 92, of Rothbury, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020.  A “drive-up” viewing will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington.  Cars will form a line as they come into the parking lot and visitors are asked…

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Third COVID-19 case reported in Oceana County.

April 4, 2020

Third COVID-19 case reported in Oceana County. HART — A third positive COVID-19 case has been reported in Oceana County by District Health Department #10, bringing the total in DHD#10’s jurisdiction to 29. The first confirmed case in Oceana County was reported March 26. As of Saturday, April 4, at 3 p.m., there are the following coronavirus cases in the…

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National Asparagus Festival cancelled.

April 4, 2020

National Asparagus Festival cancelled. HART — The National Asparagus Festival announced today that the 2020 event has been cancelled. Originally scheduled for June 12-14, this year’s event would have been the 47th annual. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the 2020 Asparagus Festival has officially been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns,” the NAF Facebook page post stated.…

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Recent deaths, posted April 4, 2020

April 4, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 4, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Glen Lee Curtis, 87, of Pentwater, died on Monday, March 30, 2020. Shirley A. Claeys, 82, of Shelby, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. John Paul Michael, 78, of Montague, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…

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Schools prepare for remote learning during COVID-19 crisis.

April 3, 2020

Schools prepare for remote learning during COVID-19 crisis. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Oceana County school districts are examining students’ access to WiFi and devices at home as school officials prepare for non face-to-face instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. School buildings are closed for the remainder of the school year following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order issued Thursday, April 2. HESPERIA Hesperia…

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Oceana Ag banquet cancelled.

April 3, 2020

Oceana Ag banquet cancelled. NEW ERA — Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet Committee cancelled this year’s banquet. The 15th annual banquet originally scheduled for March 19 at the New Era Reformed Church was rescheduled to April 23 in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. “Consideration was given to rescheduling the event for this…

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HPD report, April 2, 2020.

April 2, 2020

HPD report, April 2, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 26, 2020: – 6:28 p.m., wellbeing check, 300 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. – 7:05 p.m., breaking and entering, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 10:22 p.m., medical assist, 100 block of Plum Street City of Hart.…

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School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year.

April 2, 2020
School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year.

School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year. LANSING — Michigan school buildings will remained closed the remainder of the school year, unless restrictions are lifted. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her 35th executive order of the year, 2020-35, which keeps the schools closed but also ensures continuing of learning by setting guidelines for remote learning. “My number one priority…

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Playground ribbon cutting delayed.

April 2, 2020

Playground ribbon cutting delayed. Funding campaign driven by community support. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has recently completed its fundraiser for two district playground structures. Over the past three years, the Shelby PTO has worked to help fundraise over $100,000, in total, to support and pay for new playground equipment at both New Era Elementary and recently,…

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78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, April 1, 2020.

April 1, 2020

78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, April 1, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Richard Edward Walker, 61, of 2461 Wisconsin Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 25, 2019 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced March 9, 2020 to 90 days in jail with credit for…

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