Weekend police report. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the Labor Day weekend: Friday, Sept. 4, 2020: – 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police), stolen ATV and trailer, South Maple Island Road, Greenwood Township. – 5:35 p.m., (OCSO), a 65-year-old Montague man was cited for open intoxicants, South 116th Avenue, Otto Township. – 8:38 p.m., (OCSO), a 44-year-old…
Peterson Farms to host 2nd annual food drive. Donors will receive 4 total pounds of local apples, cherries in exchange for non-perishable food donations. SHELBY – Peterson Farms will host its second annual Food Pantry Drive Friday, Sept. 18, from 4-6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year the event will take place…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 8, 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: Shirley Ruth Howe, 78, of Hart, died on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Robert D. ” Bob” Samuels, 81, of Shelby died on Friday, September 4, 2020.…
UPDATE: The dog has been safely returned. Dog stolen. PENTWATER — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a female 6-month-old purebred husky that was stolen Friday, Sept. 4, from the area of 9322 North 80th Avenue. The black and white dog is named Denali. The deputy investigating the theft said a small red car with three…
Flying large. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Hill & Hollow campground recently purchased a new 20-feet by 30-feet flag just in time for Labor Day weekend. The flag was purchased with bottle and can returns from campers and replaces a slightly smaller flag. Taller poles were needed to keep the flag from landing on top of camper trailers as they drove into…
Village Cafe in Pentwater identified as possible COVID-19 exposure site. PENTWATER – District Health Department #10 was notified that an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 was present and potentially contagious at the Village Café in Pentwater on the following days and times: Aug. 22 from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 23 from 4:30-8 p.m., Aug. 29 from noon…
Shelby to use state funds to help families with past-due water bills. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan appropriated $25 million to help struggling families pay their water bills. The Shelby Village Council voted 5-0 during a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 3, to use a portion of those funds…
Fruitport man arrested for meth possession, firearm in vehicle. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 25-year-old Fruitport man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday, Sept. 2, around 6:45 p.m. on US 31 near Winston Road on charges of methamphetamine possesion, carrying a concealed weapon — firearm in the vehicle, driving while license suspended and driving without…
Lighthouse keepers offering virtual educational programs. LUDINGTON — Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and record high water levels on Lake Michigan, Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPKLA) was forced to close three of its four western Michigan lighthouses. In response to these closures and reduction in public access, SPLKA’s education committee has delivered a number of resources for educators and…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 3 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: Thomas “Tommy the Swede” Peterson, 77, of Hart, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, September 12,…
Weare Twp. supervisor election results remain the same following recount. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson said a recount Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, for Weare Township supervisor yielded the same results as the Aug. 4 primary election. “At the Board of Canvassers recount meeting, it was determined that the results remain the same,” said Anderson.…
Dollar General to open in New Era. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — A new Dollar General store is being built on Oceana Drive near M 20, and it is tentatively slated to open during late fall of this year, according to Public Relations Representative Angela Petkovic of the Dollar General Corporation. “Dollar General is currently under construction on…
Woman escapes burning house trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — Melanie Thomas escaped unharmed from a burning house trailer at 7125 S. Driftwood Dr. in the Oceana Shores subdivision Wednesday, Sept. 2, around noon, but unfortunately her two dogs died in the blaze. Thomas’ fiancé Juan Martinez was in the process of the renovating their home and was on…
Domestic violence arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A 70-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence Tuesday, Sept. 1, around 9 p.m. in the 7800 block of Apple Hill Road, according to MSP Sgt. Dan Thomas. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other recent…
Interim village administrator expected to stay on board through November. SHELBY — Bill Cousins was appointed by the Shelby Village Council to serve as interim village administrator following the resignation of Village Administrator Robert Widigan. Cousins was appointed about a month ago and is expected to stay on board until the end of November when it is anticipated the next…
Jamie II nets fishing derby grand prize with 29.55-pound king salmon. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association held its 2020 Super Mini Weekend Derby, Aug. 22-23. A total of 27 boats entered the competition, and anglers enjoyed a great weekend of fishing. The winners divided up over $2,400 in awards, along with consolation prizes. Bret Almashie’s Jamie II hauled in…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020: – 4:17 a.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. – 8:14 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 28, 2020: – 1:03 a.m., medical assist, 100 block of Hart Street, City of…
Man wearing only underwear arrested on multiple charges. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly exposing himself to his neighbors while yelling and swearing at them Monday, Aug. 31, at 11:30 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect was wearing only his underwear and was carrying an almost…
Emergency personnel save man from overdose. HART — Local emergency personnel saved a 27-year-old Hart man from a drug overdose Friday, Aug. 28, shortly after 1 a.m. on South Hart Street, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Shane Hasty. “He lived… again,” said Hasty. The man has previously been saved from numerous drug overdoses through the use of Narcan nasal…
Polk Road closure begins next week. HART — Polk Road/Business Route US 31 between the US 31 expressway and Comfort Drive (approximately 700 feet east of the northbound US 31 ramps) will be closed starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 a.m. through Nov. 2, according to Theresa Eilers, assistant construction engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. The posted detour…
Hart man sentenced to 10-50 years in prison for child porn. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 50-year-old Hart man with a prior criminal sexual conduct (CSC) conviction and a felony conviction for dragging his dog to death behind a pickup truck was sentenced to 10-50 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 31, for photographing a…
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