Grand Rapids couple arrested for meth possession.

December 9, 2020

Grand Rapids couple arrested for meth possession. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man and a 25-year-old Grand Rapids woman were arrested for methamphetamine possession by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street near Foster Street, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas. They were lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…

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Willis brings a love of science and ag to CTE agriscience program.

December 8, 2020

Willis brings a love of science and ag to CTE agriscience program. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, staff writer.  West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  VICTORY TWP (Mason County) – Teaching during a pandemic has been a challenge for most educators, especially those who teach…

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Police news, Dec. 8, 2020:

December 8, 2020

Police news, Dec. 8, 2020: The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020: – Midnight, (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old New Era man was cited for open intoxicants, Oceana Drive and Tonawanda Trail, Grant Township. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020: – 1:30 a.m., (MSP), a 25-year-old Brighton, Michigan man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI),…

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Suspect at jail hospitalized after inserting suspected meth into body.

December 8, 2020

Suspect at jail hospitalized after inserting suspected meth into body. HART — A 30-year-old New York City man arrested on an outstanding warrant issued in New York State was taken to Mercy Health Muskegon for detox Monday, Dec. 7, after having symptoms of being “highly under the influence” at the Oceana County Jail, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…

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Free flu clinic offered Friday morning.

December 8, 2020

Free flu clinic offered Friday morning. WEARE TOWNSHIP (Oceana County) — A free drive-thru flu vaccine clinic is being offered on Friday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Mason-Oceana 911, 9160 N. Oceana Dr. The clinic is sponsored by Northwest Michigan Health Services. The clinic is being offered to adults ages 19 and older. The 911 center is…

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State extends restrictions

December 7, 2020
State extends restrictions

State extends restrictions LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has extended by 12 days the epidemic order that restricts indoor social gatherings and other group activities. According to health officials, the additional 12 days will allow the department to determine the full impact of the Thanksgiving holiday on the spread of COVID-19 across Michigan. Under…

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Benona Township supervisor recount does not change election

December 7, 2020

Benona Township supervisor recount does not change election. HART — The Oceana County Board of Canvassers conducted a recount Friday, Dec. 4, to recount the votes of the Benona Township supervisor race. The original count was 616 votes for Steven Fleming (Republican) and 279 for Jeff Glover (No Party Affiliation). “After the recount, it was determined that it was 615…

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Pentwater Women’s Club to collect donations for families in need.

December 7, 2020

Pentwater Women’s Club to collect donations for families in need. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will collect monetary donations from members Friday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. on the Village Green. The money raised will go to families in need distributed by the Centenary United Methodist Church of Pentwater. Donations can also be mailed to: PWC, PO Box 1104,…

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Stuff the Blue Goose Friday.

December 7, 2020

Stuff the Blue Goose Friday. LUDINGTON — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police will conduct an event, Stuff a Blue Goose for Christmas, Friday, Dec. 11, from 3-7 p.m. to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart and Ludington areas. “We have long referred to our patrol car as a ‘Blue Goose,’ and we hope to stuff the…

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Couple arrested for stolen vehicle, meth possession.

December 7, 2020

Couple arrested for stolen vehicle, meth possession. The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Dec. 4, 2020: – 2:13 a.m., a 27-year-old Holton woman and a 29-year-old Hesperia man were both arrested on felony charges of stolen vehicle possession and methamphetamine possesion, Maple Island Road near Skeels Road, Greenwood Township. The female suspect…

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Obituary: Altha W. Graham, 96, of Pentwater

December 7, 2020
Obituary: Altha W. Graham, 96, of Pentwater

Obituary: Altha W. Graham, 96, of Pentwater Altha W. Graham, 96, of Pentwater passed away on December 6, 2020. She was born February 5, 1924.  She enjoyed traveling, reading, walking, and lively conversation and coffee with friends. Altha was a loving mother to her three children, Donald (Karine) Graham of Pentwater, Beverly (Michael) Paparella of Sacramento, Cali., and Cheryl (Robert)…

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The Land: On The Farm, the art of farming.

December 6, 2020

The Land: On The Farm, the art of farming.  The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Bradley Youngstrom loves this time of year. He says winter is his favorite season, the colder, the snowier the better. Leading up to Christmas, his…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 6, 2020

December 6, 2020

Recent births, posted Dec. 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). Mateo Alexander Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of Maria Walsworth Mayorquin and Matthew Walsworth of Hart, was born Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Please consider helping to fund local news.…

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‘Let No Child Be Forgotten.’

December 5, 2020

‘Let No Child Be Forgotten.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 5, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 76 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…

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PFAS contamination found in mobile home park drinking water.

December 4, 2020

PFAS contamination found in mobile home park drinking water. ROTHBURY — PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells was found in the Greenlawn Mobile Home Court Park, at 2725 E. Forrest St., according to District Health Department #10. DHD #10 announced that a virtual meeting to discuss the “ongoing PFAS investigation” is set for Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 6-7:30 p.m.…

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Fuehring, Tubbs take over as fire chief, assistant fire chief.

December 4, 2020

Fuehring, Tubbs take over as fire chief, assistant fire chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — With the retirement of Jack White as fire chief of the Hart Area Fire Department, Dwight Fuehring was officially appointed as his successor during an exchange of command ceremony Thursday evening, Dec. 3, at the Hart Fire Station. Tim Tubbs was officially appointed assistant…

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HPD report, posted Dec. 3, 2020.

December 3, 2020

HPD report, posted Dec. 3, 2020. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020: – 8:56 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 11:50 a.m., larceny, 500 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 10:30 p.m., medical assist, 3000 block of Melody Lane, Hart Township. Friday, Nov. 20,…

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Man accidentally shoots himself while cleaning gun.

December 3, 2020

Man accidentally shoots himself while cleaning gun. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Rothbury man accidentally shot himself while cleaning his gun Thursday, Nov. 26, shortly before 10 p.m. on Forest Glen Drive, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man’s father called 911, and Life EMS personnel and Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene. The man was transported to…

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78th District Court sentencings.

December 3, 2020

78th District Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ramon Fekken, 28, of 1969 Ray Rd., New Era, was found guilty Nov. 16 of assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for seven days served and $500 in fines and costs. One count…

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Spectrum Health community update, Dec. 2, 2020.

December 2, 2020
Spectrum Health community update, Dec. 2, 2020.

Spectrum Health community update, Dec. 2, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit spectrumhealth.org/covid-19. The…

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Virtual meet and greet with Shelby’s new administrator, police chief Dec. 10.

December 2, 2020

Virtual meet and greet with Shelby’s new administrator, police chief Dec. 10. Join the Facebook live event at noon Dec. 10, 2020, by visiting https://www.facebook.com/ShelbyAreaChamber49455/ SHELBY — The Shelby Area Chamber of Commerce will host an online Meet and Greet with the Village of Shelby’s recently hired Administrator Brady Selner and Police Chief Steve Waltz Thursday, Dec. 10, at noon.…

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