Road commission outlines 2020 projects. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission has a long list of road projects scheduled for the 2020 season totaling over $4.8 million. However, projects could be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said OCRC Managing Director Mark Timmer. Road commissions across the state are anticipating a reduction in revenue due to…
$1.4 million culvert replacement on Polk Road among MDOT projects. HART — The Michigan Department of Transportation has planned a $1.4 million culvert replacement project on Polk Road near US 31 that is slated to begin Sept. 14, according to John Richard with MDOT’s Office of Communications. The project is scheduled for completion Nov. 2. “This is located just east…
Grant Road closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Grant Road between Oceana Drive and 80th Avenue is closed Thursday, April 16, in order for the Oceana County Road Commission to cut trees in preparation for road work this summer. Local residents will be able to access their property, and the work should be done by 4 p.m., according to the road commission.…
Governor signs long term care facilities executive order. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-50, to establish procedures in long-term care facilities to protect the health and safety of both their employees and residents. At Michigan’s long-term care facilities, residents and employees live and work in confined spaces, and the lack of personal protective equipment makes it…
West Shore Bank assists local businesses with relief funds. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has already had success in helping over 100 business customers acquire more than $17 million in funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These initial funds will help protect nearly 2,000 jobs in west Michigan.…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Weekly Update, April 13. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is providing a weekly update regarding activities and current happenings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage you to visit spectrumhealth.org for resources and information, including a dashboard updated daily with information about the number of people who have been tested…
Domestic violence, DWLS cases top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Sunday, April 12, 2020: – 6:44 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 29-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for domestic violence, 3100 block of 176th Avenue, Leavitt Township. Monday, April 13, 2020: – 4:25 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), reckless driving, vehicle did a “burnout”…
State offering “warm line” for individuals with mental health conditions. LANSING — Starting today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is launching a statewide warm line for Michiganders living with persistent mental health conditions. The warm line will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises,…
Mears man sentenced to jail for kicking police car. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 47-year-old Mears man was recently sentenced to 120 days in jail in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of attempted malicious destruction of fire/police property. Todd Allen Smith, of 2132 N. 56th Ave., was found guilty Feb. 10 and was sentenced April 6 via polycom teleconferencing due…
Urgent Needs Fund provides COVID-19 support. PENTWATER — The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) has established an Urgent Needs Fund to provide support to area nonprofit organizations, schools and governments on the front lines serving those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund received initial support of $40,000 from the foundation, several anonymous partners and Mrs. Mullen’s…
Pentwater offers weekly packet pickup. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools will have a drive-through method of picking up packets for students’ school work every Monday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. at the school’s bus barn, said Superintendent/Principal Dr. Scott Karaptian. “Pentwater Public Schools was approved for their Continuity of Learning Plan by Dr. Jason Jeffrey, superintendent of…
Police seek public’s help to track down shoplifting suspect. HART – The Hart Police Department is requesting public assistance with the identification of a suspect responsible for a retail fraud in the City of Hart that occurred Wednesday, April 7. “The suspect is described as being a white male in his early 30s wearing a pale orange hooded sweatshirt, black…
Pirate News: Hart HS postpones prom to Aug. 7 due to COVID-19. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Normally this time of year, high school students are readying for prom — the memorable springtime celebration that is an evening of glamour and fun. Girls are…
Recent deaths, posted April 13, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William D. Stevens, 86, of Hart, died on Friday, April 10, 2020. Countess Marlene Schihl, 85, of Shelby, died on Friday, April 10, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. This post is a…
Whitmer prohibits motorized boating. LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that the use of motorized watercraft is now prohibited, under orders of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. A press release from the DNR states: Under the governor’s revised “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 2020-42, physical outdoor activity such as kayaking, canoeing, and sailing remains permissible. However, the…
Police investigate break-ins, thefts. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, April 2nd, 2020: – 3:53 a.m., (Hart Police Department), medical assist, 100 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. – 9:50 a.m., (HPD), fraud, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 10 a.m., (HPD), wellbeing check, 100 block of Courtland Street, City of…
EF 2020 canceled due to COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Rothbury Village Council voted down a proposal to postpone the Electric Forest Festival with 5-2 vote during a cold and blustery outdoor meeting Thursday, April 9. The decision cancels Electric Forest Festival in 2020. Festival producers proposed moving the massive music festival from June 25-28 to Sept.…
Stay at home order extended to April 30. LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the state’s stay at home order to April 30. The order, which has been in effect since March 24, was initially due to expire after April 13. During a Thursday afternoon press conference, Whitmer said the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Michigan…
Jail at lowest capacity in decades during COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — There are 27 inmates presently lodged in the Oceana County Jail, which is a 66-person-capacity facility, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. That is the lowest inmate population he has ever seen in his 27-year career with the sheriff’s office. In an effort to prevent the…
Council to act on request to move EF to September. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Rothbury Village Council will hold a special meeting Thursday, April 9, at 6 p.m. to vote on a request from Electric Forest Festival producers to move the massive music festival from the end of June to mid-September in the midst of the COVID-19…
The Land: COVID-19 could be detrimental to asparagus season. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. With a market value at an all-time low and a serious worker shortage due to COVID-19, the 2020 asparagus season in Oceana County looks bleak. Asparagus season is a…
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