Community Updates, posted March 19, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to…
Dunes opening delayed one month. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The State of Michigan delayed the 2020 season opening of the ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park until May 1 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Department of Natural Resources announced the decision Wednesday evening, March 18. The only place of its kind in the…
Easter on the Green canceled. PENTWATER — Easter on the Green that was scheduled for next month and Business After Hours for the months of April and May have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Brews & Beats event in Pentwater has been rescheduled for Sept. 5. The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce provided a list of places that…
Health department offices to close. Services now by appointment only District Health Department #10 announced that effective Monday, March 23 through April 5, all DHD#10 offices will be closed to the public. This includes the Hart office on Oceana Drive. “We will still continue to provide as many services as possible to the public by appointment only,” states a press…
HPD report, March 19, 2020. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 5, 2020: – 8:32 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 11:22 a.m., parking complaint, Union and Church streets, City of Hart. – 11:23 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. – 11:25 a.m.,…
Seasonal weight, speed restrictions end March 23. HART — Seasonal weight and speed restrictions will end Monday, March 23, at 7 a.m. in Oceana, Lake and Newaygo counties, according to Oceana County Road Commission Managing Director Mark Timmer. The restrictions, which are imposed in an effort to protect the roads from damage by heavy trucks, took effect March 2. In…
Vital funding for small businesses gains Michigan strategic fund support LANSING — Economic assistance for small businesses around Michigan that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 virus gained approval from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. “We understand small businesses across our state are facing unprecedented challenges as we take every step possible to…
Pirate news: Superintendent recovering following emergency heart issue. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The day after receiving the unprecedented news that all Michigan schools will be closed for three weeks due to the coronavirus epidemic, Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt, 53, was hospitalized…
Community Updates, posted March 18, 2020. This list will be posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. If you have a closing, cancellation, or other special notices related to changes in scheduling to report, please email it to Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief at editor@mediagroup31.com or text 231-757-3202. Please identify yourself…
Oceana County Fair expected to go on as planned. HART — The Oceana MSU Extension Office announced Wednesday, March 18, that the Oceana County Fair is expected to go on as planned amid the coronavirus epidemic. “We have been contacted with concerns if our Oceana County Fair will be postponed this year due to COVID-19 concerns. Our 2020 fair is…
Road commission meeting canceled, offices closed to public. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission offices are restricted from the public and the road commission’s board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
DNR closes state owned shooting ranges, restricts access at offices. In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed DNR shooting ranges and will restrict general public walk-in traffic at facilities statewide. The restrictions will…
Hesperia schools bussing meals to students during shutdown. HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools began distributing free meals to students during the statewide school shutdown amid the coronavirus outbreak Wednesday, March 18. “This afternoon we began the process of distributing school lunches to students using our bus routes,” said Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Vaughn White. “We also gave breakfast and lunch…
Expect shoulder closures on Oceana Drive. HART — Motorists should expect shoulder closures on Oceana Drive north of Tyler Road as part of a $1 million bridge rehabilitation project by the Michigan Department of Transportation slated to begin Wednesday, March 18. “Shoulder closures will be in place on Old US 31 (Oceana Drive) over the Pentwater River,” said MDOT Assistant…
Recent deaths, posted March 18, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: James E. Sietsema, 84, of Shelby, died on Wednesday March 11, 2020. Albert Revilla, 56, of Shelby, died on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Joyce E. Streetman, 64, of Montague, died on Friday, March 13, 2020. Charlene Grossman, 81, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, March…
Semi truck hauling pigs crashes near Walkerville. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A semi truck hauling pigs crashed on Madison Road near 192nd Avenue Tuesday, March 17, shortly before 1 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The male driver was “bleeding from the head” following the rollover crash, Mast said, and some of the pigs were killed…
Scenic Drive to close Wednesday for culvert installation. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Scenic Drive between Stone and Fish roads will be closed Wednesday, March 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to install culverts for paving, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents can access their homes. If anyone has any questions, call the road commission 231-873-4226. This story…
Canoe, chainsaw among several items stolen from garage. #OceanaCountyCrime OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of several items from a garage on East Wilke Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include: – a 14-foot green Sun Dolphin canoe valued at $350; – a Stihl M118 chainsaw valued at $300; –…
West Shore Bank offices to operate by appointment. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced that all branch offices will operate by appointment only, effective Wednesday, March 18. Drive-up, ATM and digital banking services are available as usual. ”The Bank has implemented a pandemic team committed to continuous monitoring of the coronavirus and ensuring West Shore Bank remains operational, including…
Shelby Village buildings close. SHELBY — As of 3 p.m. Monday, March 15, all Village of Shelby buildings will be closed to the general public until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. This decision will be revisited at the beginning of each week. Anyone needing village services or who have a previously-scheduled appointment should call the respective office before…
Sheriff’s office lobby to close beginning Tuesday. HART — Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is closing its lobby to the public effective Tuesday, March 17. However, Sheriff Craig Mast assures citizens that the sheriff’s office remains “fully operational” in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office remains fully operational in the wake of the COVID-19 situation,” said…
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