78th District Court sentencings, Sept. 13, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Melody Ann Cox, 64, of 3420 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was found guilty Aug. 31 of reckless use of a firearm and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for three days served and $425…
Suspect at large following high-speed chase. Over 17 pounds of marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, MDMA, multiple marijuana edibles and multiple oil forms of marijuana were found in his car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Area law enforcement officers are searching for a 35-year-old man who escaped from police following a high-speed chase that crossed county lines early Thursday morning,…
Reader endorses Swartzle, Kelly for Supreme Court. A letter to the editor is the opinion of the writer and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Media Group 31, LLC, owner of Mason County Press. See MCP/OCP’s op/ed/letter to the editor policy for more details. Two of the seven seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are up for election in…
Push fails for county support of undocumented immigrants having licenses. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Activists involved in the Movimiento Cosecha organization seeking support from the Oceana County Board of Commissioners to pass a resolution of “driver’s licenses for all” did not get the answer they were seeking Thursday, Sept. 10. The board took no action on the group’s…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020: – 9:20 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 5:57 p.m., warrant arrest, 100 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. A 24-year-old Hart woman was arrested on a warrant out of Newaygo County. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020:…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 10, 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 Jean (Robinson) Anderson, 81, of Mears, died on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Burland “Chip” McCormick, 73, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Robert…
Recent births, posted Sept. 10, 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). Sophia Margaux Naomi Hinman, the daughter of Bethany and Thomas Hinman of Ludington, was born Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Angeles Marie Reyna, the daughter of Devon Castro and Alredo…
Local COVID-19 stats, Sept. 9, 2020. Since Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency in early March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Health Dept. #10 has reported the following cases in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Lake counties, as of today, Sept. 9, 2020. Editor’s notes: MCP/OCP last reported these figures on Aug. 24 and this report shows the difference…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, Sept. 9, 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…
7-year-old hits hole in one. Keaton Inglis, 21, ties 23-year-old course record. SHELBY — The Inglises dominated the summer 2020 highlights at the Oceana Golf Club, and they are the new generation of the golfing family. Seven-year-old Landon Inglis hit a hole-in-one Aug. 22, and Keaton Inglis, 21, tied the 23-year-old course record, Sept. 6. Landon Inglis, from Bear Lake,…
Delilah DeWylde to perform at New Era Farmers Market. NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market is hosting rockabilly artist Delilah DeWylde Tuesday, Sept. 15, for the final market of the season. The market will start at 4 p.m. and will feature two food vendors. Deb’s Cafe from Shelby will offer tasty lasagna, and Papa J’s Chili Dogs who…
Service club reschedules ‘Meet the Candidates Night.’ PENTWATER — Citing inclement weather, the Pentwater Service Club (PSC) announced the rescheduling of its “Meet the Candidates Night” forum from Tuesday Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. to Thursday, Sept. 10. The rescheduled candidate forum will begin promptly at 6 p.m. and will be streamed live on Facebook. “We saw the weather and…
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…
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