‘Ag-Oween’ at fairgrounds Oct. 29. HART — Oceana County Farm Bureau will host an agriculture-themed Halloween event – Ag-Oween Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds from 5:15-6:30 p.m. This will be a social distancing/drive-through event for kids 12 and under. Kids can collect trinkets and treats that have an agriculture connection. A costume contest drawing will be held…
Shelby High School student tests positive for COVID. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools announced Wednesday, Oct. 7, that a high school student tested positive for COVID-19. A letter from Secondary Principal Mark Olmsted posted on the Shelby High School Facebook page states: “Late Tuesday afternoon October 6th, we confirmed with District Health Department #10 that a Shelby High School student…
Flu clinics begin Oct. 9 in Hart. HART — District Health Department #10 is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors. “Flu season is unpredictable, and with COVID-19 still spreading, it is more important than ever to protect you and your family against influenza by getting an annual flu shot,”…
Futures for Frontliners offers free tuition. Futures for Frontliners, a program offering a tuition-free path to earning a GED, certificate or associate degree, may be a great boost for West Michigan residents to attend or return to college, according to a press release from the Oceana College Access Network. The deadline for the application is Dec. 31, 2020. Launched in…
Sportfishing association donates to fish cleaning station. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association recently presented a check for $650 to Pentwater Village Manager Chris Brown to support the operation and maintenance of the Village Fish Cleaning Station. During a meeting Oct. 1, President Dean Jessup, along with Past President Bruce Koorndyk, made the presentation to Brown. This brings the total…
78th District Court arraignments. HART – The following were recently arraigned on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: – Gordon Eugene Zeckzer, 28, of 1135 S. 160th Ave., Hesperia; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); domestic violence. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Nikki Lei Ackley, 28, of 515 South St., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating while intoxicated (OWI) and OWI with…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, Oct. 6, 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…
Local native Jason Wenk purchases ‘hidden gem.’ Story and photos by Contributing Writer Fred Inglis. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Oceana County native Jason Wenk always dreamed of owning a golf course, but he never imagined buying two renowned courses in West Michigan — both located in the Shelby area — within the last seven months. Wenk officially bought the Benona Shores…
Sheriff warns motorists to watch for deer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off…
Schools continue COVID protocols following court decision. Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Friday, Oct. 2, that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacks the authority to extend or declare states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Friday’s ruling, local school districts are proceeding with caution. Hart, Shelby and Hesperia school districts will continue to follow procedures that have been in place…
Police news. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020: – 6 p.m., (Michigan State Police), assault, 100 block of Wilke Road, Grant Township. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020: – 8:30 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Stony Lake Road and 60th Avenue, Claybanks Township. Friday, Oct. 2, 2020: – 7:26 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and…
Man steals car, burglarizes house to steal beer. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 64-year-old Kent County man Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, on car theft and burglary charges after he allegedly stole a 2013 Lincoln Navigator from the Taylor Bridge Store and drove to a nearby house where he stole beer and drank it, according to Lt.…
Shelby man sentenced to year in jail for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 5, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Daniel Brian Burns, of 2936 E. Baseline…
Accosting children tops 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: Felonies – Adan Rivera-Rodriguez, 30, of 19 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) on two felony counts of accosting children for immoral purposes. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Oct. 19…
Around the County: Running with the Dogs Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP —Pentwater High School cross country athletes spend some of their practices running with the dogs at the Oceana County Animal Shelter. Cross Country Coach Erika Fatura has teamed up with Oceana County Animal Control Officer Mike…
HPD news. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020: – Midnight, vehicle crash, no injuries, Church and State streets, City of Hart. A 64-year-old Hart woman was cited. – 2:25 a.m., a 30-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Lincoln and Hart Streets, City of Hart. – 11:56 a.m.,…
Man faces prostitution charge after propositioning woman at bar. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A 40-year-old man faces a charge of prostitution/engaging in the services of a prostitute after allegedly making a proposition to a woman at a bar in Shelby and then making a similar offering to a woman standing outside, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.…
78th District Court felony arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on felony charges in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: – Rogelio Noel Saldana, 30, of 6415 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) on a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon and four felony counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police.…
Hart sets trick-or-treat hours. HART – The Hart City Council approved trick-or-treating hours for Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. The council voted 6-0 (with one council member absent) during a Sept. 22 regular council meeting to adopt the resolution that sets the trick-or-treating hours, said Hart City Manager Lynne Ladner. “… Halloween is not a city-sanctioned event, but rather…
116th Avenue closed due to failed culvert. OTTO TOWNSHIP — 116th Avenue between Cleveland and Wilke roads is closed Thursday, Oct. 1, due to a failed culvert, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and…
78th District Court sentencings, Sept. 30, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Rodger Paul Gagnon, 43, of 7415 Whitehall Rd., Whitehall, was found guilty of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,105…
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