Recent deaths, posted Sept. 3 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: Thomas “Tommy the Swede” Peterson, 77, of Hart, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held Saturday, September 12,…
Weare Twp. supervisor election results remain the same following recount. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson said a recount Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, for Weare Township supervisor yielded the same results as the Aug. 4 primary election. “At the Board of Canvassers recount meeting, it was determined that the results remain the same,” said Anderson.…
Dollar General to open in New Era. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — A new Dollar General store is being built on Oceana Drive near M 20, and it is tentatively slated to open during late fall of this year, according to Public Relations Representative Angela Petkovic of the Dollar General Corporation. “Dollar General is currently under construction on…
Woman escapes burning house trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — Melanie Thomas escaped unharmed from a burning house trailer at 7125 S. Driftwood Dr. in the Oceana Shores subdivision Wednesday, Sept. 2, around noon, but unfortunately her two dogs died in the blaze. Thomas’ fiancé Juan Martinez was in the process of the renovating their home and was on…
Domestic violence arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A 70-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence Tuesday, Sept. 1, around 9 p.m. in the 7800 block of Apple Hill Road, according to MSP Sgt. Dan Thomas. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other recent…
Interim village administrator expected to stay on board through November. SHELBY — Bill Cousins was appointed by the Shelby Village Council to serve as interim village administrator following the resignation of Village Administrator Robert Widigan. Cousins was appointed about a month ago and is expected to stay on board until the end of November when it is anticipated the next…
Jamie II nets fishing derby grand prize with 29.55-pound king salmon. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association held its 2020 Super Mini Weekend Derby, Aug. 22-23. A total of 27 boats entered the competition, and anglers enjoyed a great weekend of fishing. The winners divided up over $2,400 in awards, along with consolation prizes. Bret Almashie’s Jamie II hauled in…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020: – 4:17 a.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. – 8:14 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 28, 2020: – 1:03 a.m., medical assist, 100 block of Hart Street, City of…
Man wearing only underwear arrested on multiple charges. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly exposing himself to his neighbors while yelling and swearing at them Monday, Aug. 31, at 11:30 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect was wearing only his underwear and was carrying an almost…
Emergency personnel save man from overdose. HART — Local emergency personnel saved a 27-year-old Hart man from a drug overdose Friday, Aug. 28, shortly after 1 a.m. on South Hart Street, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Shane Hasty. “He lived… again,” said Hasty. The man has previously been saved from numerous drug overdoses through the use of Narcan nasal…
Polk Road closure begins next week. HART — Polk Road/Business Route US 31 between the US 31 expressway and Comfort Drive (approximately 700 feet east of the northbound US 31 ramps) will be closed starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7 a.m. through Nov. 2, according to Theresa Eilers, assistant construction engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. The posted detour…
Hart man sentenced to 10-50 years in prison for child porn. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 50-year-old Hart man with a prior criminal sexual conduct (CSC) conviction and a felony conviction for dragging his dog to death behind a pickup truck was sentenced to 10-50 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 31, for photographing a…
Portion of Garfield Road closed for culvert replacement. FERRY TOWNSHIP — The gravel portion of Garfield Road from 124th Avenue to 128th Avenue is closed Monday, Aug. 31, to replace a failed culvert, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The project most likely won’t be completed by the end of the day, so the road won’t be opened to…
HPD report. HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020: – 7:45 a.m., found property, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 10 a.m., traffic hazard, Dryden and Wood streets, City of Hart. – 10:30 a.m., wellbeing check, 700 East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 21, 2020: –…
78th District Court sentencings, Aug. 28, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bradley Thomas Anderson, 23, of 1671 E. Zimmer Rd., Shelby, was found guilty Agu. 27 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to $340 in fines and costs. One count of driving while…
Re-count for Weare Township supervisor next week. HART — Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson has scheduled a re-count of the Aug. 4 primary election results for Weare Township supervisor Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, in the board of commissioners room. The re-count was initiated by candidate Dale Stevenson, Anderson said. Stevenson — according to the Aug. 4 results — lost the…
Sheriff’s office to get new Silver Lake boat. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Thursday, Aug. 27, for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office to apply for a grant to purchase a new 23-foot aluminum boat for patrols and emergencies on Silver Lake for approximately $200,000. The sheriff’s office will apply…
ESD transportation department ready for new school year. West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in cooperation with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWSHIP — West Shore Educational Service District’s Transportation Department has been working this summer with the goal of keeping students and staff as safe…
Activists seek county support for undocumented immigrants to have licenses. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Local activists involved in the Movimiento Cosecha organization asked the Oceana County Board of Commissioners during its meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, to pass a resolution in support of “driver’s licenses for all.” The commissioners plan to address the issue at their next meeting, Sept.…
Mears man faces jail term for felonious assault. Dart game turns violent. HART — A 42-year-old Mears man faces up to one year in jail after pleading “no contest” to felonious assault in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 24. Nicholas John Erickson, of 69 S. 56th Ave., initially faced a more serious charge of assault by strangulation, which was dismissed…
Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Aug. 24, 2020: – 3:52 p.m., a 21-year-old Grand Haven man was arrested for methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended (DWLS), Skeels Road and 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020: – 3:12…
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