Free masks available. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the availability of 4 million free masks to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19, states a press release from District Health Department #10 . “These masks are being made available to low-income residents, seniors, schools, and homeless shelters through a partnership between Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Ford…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 21 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: Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Judith M. “Judy” Shook, 80,…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020: – 1:20 p.m., hit-and-run crash, Courtland and Washington streets, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., threats complaint, 1000 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 6:30 p.m., noise complaint, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. – 7:50 p.m., parking complaint,…
Film shot in Oceana County scheduled for Sept. 8 release. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. The feature film UP ON THE GLASS that was shot in locations in Oceana County is scheduled for release Sept. 8. UP ON THE GLASS, produced by Michigan-based production company Save Them Wild Dogs, was filmed at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Stony Lake Inn and…
Motorcyclist injured when tire blows out. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Baldwin man was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital Monday, Aug. 17, around 8:45 p.m. after the back tire of his motorcycle blew out causing him to crash on 116th Avenue near McKinley Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich. After the tire blew out,…
HEART launches facade improvement grants. HART – The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team is now accepting applications for Facade Improvement Matching Grants funded by the Tax Increment Finance Authority District (TIFA). In 2019, the City of Hart completed an Economic Development and Marketing Plan which identified the need to promote improvement and restoration of buildings within Hart’s historic central business district…
Pentwater to begin school year with hybrid learning approach. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — As districts prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 school year in the midst of COVID-19, Pentwater is taking a hybrid approach — meaning learning will be done both face-to-face and remotely. Most other area schools are planning to offer face-to face instruction five days…
UPDATE: THE DOG HAS BEEN FOUND Missing dog. OTTO TOWNSHIP — This red blood hound named Beauregard went missing several days near the area of Arthur Road and 120th Avenue. Call 520-241-2000 if seen. A reward is involved.
Dirt bike rider injured in dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Grand Blanc, Michigan man was injured in a dirt bike crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Monday, Aug. 17, around 4:30 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “(The) driver advised that he was south on Test Hill on his 2019 KTM dirt bike…
Deputies busy with dune crashes over the weekend. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies responded to three separate crashes at the ORV area of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend. The first crash occurred Friday, Aug. 14, shortly after 11 a.m., resulting in injuries for a 22-year-old Eagle, Michigan man, according to the accident report. He was…
Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 14, 2020: 12:56 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, minor injury, 192nd Avenue near Fish Road, Newfield Township. 2 p.m., (MSP), a 26-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, M 20 near 164th Avenue, Newfield Township. 2:05 p.m.,…
PSC hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’ Sept. 8. PENTWATER – The Pentwater Service Club (PSC) announced that it will again sponsor its “Meet the Candidates” Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Pentwater Village Green. The rain date is Thursday, Sept. 10. Candidates running for offices in the Village of Pentwater and Pentwater Township have been invited to participate in…
Dirt bike rider seriously injured in dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Van Buren Township man has “no feeling or movement from the waist down” after crashing on his dirt bike at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday, Aug. 13, shortly after 5 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Deputies responded to a dune crash yesterday in…
Recent births, posted Aug. 14, 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). Eden Garcia, the son of Nancy Perez Castro of Hart, was born Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. Soren Eric Collier, the son of Ashley Hornacek and William Collier of…
Obituary: Anna Marie Smith, 74, Ludington. Anna Marie Smith, 74, of Ludington passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was born October 29, 1945 in Fremont to Jack and Gladys (Hansen) Lauber. Anna graduated from Pentwater High School in 1963. In 1966 she married the late Marion “Bud” Griffis. Together they raised four children. Anna worked for Howmet for nearly…
78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Melody Ann Cox, 64, of 3420 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of larceny in a building. Preliminary exam: Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Gabriel…
Lane closures on Oceana Drive near Pentwater Monday, Tuesday. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Oceana Drive (Business Route US 31) will have lane closures Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 17 and 18, for bridge work over US 31, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Shoulder closures will also be in effect on US 31 in that area, according to MDOT. The work…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020: – 3:05 p.m., animal complaint, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 4:23 p.m., noise complaint, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. – 5 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 5:30 p.m., larceny, 200…
78th District Court sentencings Aug. 13, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Alejandro Joseph Salazar, 35, of 3511 W. Ridge Rd., Mears, was found guilty Aug. 12 of disorderly person — drunk and was sentenced to 90 days suspended jail with credit for seven days served and $475…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, July 28, 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…
Historical society turns 53 years old. Community members encouraged to donate ‘birthday gifts.’ The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society is celebrating its 53rd birthday Aug. 28. The society plans to hold a Facebook/Mail-in Fundraiser and is inviting community members to consider sending birthday gifts in appreciation for this wonderful county resource. Now more than ever the society would like…
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