ESD team provides support for autism from childhood into adulthood. By Stephanie Wagner, MCP/OCP writer. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District in coordination with Mason County Press/Oceana County Press. In 1990, approximately 1,200 students in Michigan met the educational disability criteria for autism support services. By 2018, that number had increased to…
MDOT to host meeting Monday to address high water levels in Pentwater. PENTWATER — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting Monday, March 9, from 3-4 p.m. at the village hall to discuss plans to address high water levels near US 31 Business Route adjacent to Pentwater Lake in the Village of Pentwater. MDOT officials will…
Pickup truck rolls over several times during US 31 crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Whitehall man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near Hayes Road Friday, March 6, around 6:30 a.m. According to the accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the driver…
Ag banquet March 19. Ticket sale deadline March 13. NEW ERA — The 15th Annual Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resource Banquet is coming up quickly, and the ticket sale deadline is Friday, March 13. The banquet is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, at the New Era Reformed Church, 4775 S. First St. The evening will begin with the Taste of…
St. Patrick’s Day parade. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Dress in green and attend the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m. The parade begins at the corner of York Road and 116th Avenue and continues to the Oceana County Grange Hall.
City council considers permitting golf carts, ORVs on city streets. HART — The Hart City Council will have a second reading of an ordinance that would allow golf carts and ORVs to operate on city streets. The reading and discussion will take place Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. during the council’s regular meeting in the council chambers. The public…
Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Troy James Hern-Slocum, 28, of 169 South Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 16…
HPD report, March 5, 2020. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020: – 10:56 a.m., medical assist, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. – 5:37 p.m., suspicious situation, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 8:09 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 28,…
Man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend has long rap sheet. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Mears man who was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly holding his ex-girlfriend captive in her house several hours and assaulting her last weekend has an extensive criminal record that includes 30 prior convictions. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 5839 5th St.,…
Spring horticulture meeting March 23. #MSUExtension NEW ERA — MSU Extension will host the annual West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting Monday, March 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the New Era Reformed Church. Discussion topics during the program’s morning session include research updates on the Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD); apple industry production topics from the perspective of the apple…
Rifle, TV, Xbox stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A rifle, a flat screen TV and an Xbox system were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 800 block of 104th Avenue, said Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case. The break-in was reported to the Hart post Wednesday, March 4, shortly after 6 p.m. No other information about…
Heroin possession arrest, thefts among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, March 2, 2020: – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny theft of four knives totaling $60 in value, 1000 block of Arthur Road, Otto Township. – 9 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, a 35-year-old Ludington man was arrested for heroin possession and…
Shelby Rotary calls community members to action. SHELBY — Rotary members are people of action. They identify the issues that affect communities and then work together to find the best course of action. No project is too big or too small. Rotarians embrace new challenges every day and remain committed to finding solutions to some of the world’s most pressing…
Oceana Asparagus Day March 12. NEW ERA – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 12. This workshop brings together MSU researchers and industry representatives from inside and outside Michigan to update growers on the latest challenges and opportunities in asparagus production. Topics…
Mariani named chief nursing officer of Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Meleah Mariani has been named the chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, effective immediately. She has been serving as interim CNO at the Ludington Hospital since December 2019 while recruitment efforts were underway for the position. For nearly six years, Mariani has served as CNO at Spectrum Health…
Presidential primary election next Tuesday. #Election2020 Michigan’s presidential primary election is Tuesday, March 10, and polls will be open statewide from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any Michigan registered voter can participate in the presidential primary. The following are candidates that remain in the presidential election as of March 2, 2020: — Republican — President Donald Trump and Former Gov. Bill…
Man accused of holding ex-girlfriend captive for several hours, assaulting her. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A 37-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after holding his ex-girlfriend captive in her house on West Polk Road for several hours Saturday, Feb. 29, assaulting her, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Police news, March 2, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020: – 7 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny, a pint of Fireball whiskey was stolen, Wesco, Village of Rothbury. Friday, Feb. 28, 2020: – 9:25 a.m., (MSP), felonious assault, case is under investigation, 88th Avenue, Village of Rothbury. – 4:23 p.m., (MSP),…
Outdoor Report: He couldn’t color and I couldn’t tie my shoes By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com. The outdoors brings people…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Feb. 28, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Juan Sanchez, Jr., 23, of 115 W. 6th St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 21 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 24 to 93 days suspended jail with credit for three days…
HPD report, Feb. 28, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020: – 12:20 a.m., a 26-year-old Shelby man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Polk Road and US 31, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 10 a.m., unlawful entry, 600 block of Water…
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