Alleged drunk driver cited for violating Stay Home order. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Rapids man who faces charges of operating while intoxicated and resisting arrest was also cited by Michigan State Police troopers for violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order amid the COVID-19 pandemic, said Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The man…
Recent births, posted April 6, 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). Noah Scott Bursley, the son of Karie Nielsen and Mark Bursley of Hart, was born Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Nella Rose Oeavey, the daughter of Heather Adams and…
Service Notice: Goldie R. Hajdu, 92, of Rothbury Goldie R. Hajdu, 92, of Rothbury, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020. A “drive-up” viewing will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2020 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Cars will form a line as they come into the parking lot and visitors are asked…
Third COVID-19 case reported in Oceana County. HART — A third positive COVID-19 case has been reported in Oceana County by District Health Department #10, bringing the total in DHD#10’s jurisdiction to 29. The first confirmed case in Oceana County was reported March 26. As of Saturday, April 4, at 3 p.m., there are the following coronavirus cases in the…
National Asparagus Festival cancelled. HART — The National Asparagus Festival announced today that the 2020 event has been cancelled. Originally scheduled for June 12-14, this year’s event would have been the 47th annual. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the 2020 Asparagus Festival has officially been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns,” the NAF Facebook page post stated.…
Recent deaths, posted April 4, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Glen Lee Curtis, 87, of Pentwater, died on Monday, March 30, 2020. Shirley A. Claeys, 82, of Shelby, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. John Paul Michael, 78, of Montague, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
Schools prepare for remote learning during COVID-19 crisis. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Oceana County school districts are examining students’ access to WiFi and devices at home as school officials prepare for non face-to-face instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. School buildings are closed for the remainder of the school year following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order issued Thursday, April 2. HESPERIA Hesperia…
Oceana Ag banquet cancelled. NEW ERA — Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Oceana Agriculture and Natural Resources Banquet Committee cancelled this year’s banquet. The 15th annual banquet originally scheduled for March 19 at the New Era Reformed Church was rescheduled to April 23 in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. “Consideration was given to rescheduling the event for this…
HPD report, April 2, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 26, 2020: – 6:28 p.m., wellbeing check, 300 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. – 7:05 p.m., breaking and entering, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 10:22 p.m., medical assist, 100 block of Plum Street City of Hart.…
School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year. LANSING — Michigan school buildings will remained closed the remainder of the school year, unless restrictions are lifted. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her 35th executive order of the year, 2020-35, which keeps the schools closed but also ensures continuing of learning by setting guidelines for remote learning. “My number one priority…
Playground ribbon cutting delayed. Funding campaign driven by community support. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has recently completed its fundraiser for two district playground structures. Over the past three years, the Shelby PTO has worked to help fundraise over $100,000, in total, to support and pay for new playground equipment at both New Era Elementary and recently,…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, April 1, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Richard Edward Walker, 61, of 2461 Wisconsin Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 25, 2019 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced March 9, 2020 to 90 days in jail with credit for…
Domestic assault at rest area yields drug delivery arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Scottville woman was arrested on felony charges of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and cocaine possession over 50 grams after Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to the Rothbury rest area on northbound US 31 Tuesday, March 31, at 11 p.m. to a…
Family of seven temporarily displaced due to fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A family of seven is temporarily displaced after an electrical fire damaged their mobile home located in the 6800 block of 88th Avenue Tuesday night, March 31, said Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks. Firefighters responded to the scene quickly to save the home. “Our guys…
Recent deaths, posted April 1, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Glen Lee Curtis, 87, of Pentwater, died on Monday, March 30, 2020. Shirley A. Claeys, 82, of Shelby, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. John Paul Michael, 78, of Montague, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
Over 2,000 Michigan companies hiring during COVID-19 crisis. Agribusiness industries among companies hiring. LANSING — Michigan companies need to fill thousands of critical, immediate vacancies to support work during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in logistics, healthcare, manufacturing and agribusiness industries, according to a press release issued by the Michigan State Emergency Operations Center. “The state’s employment search engine —…
HPD warns residents to keep doors locked. HART — The Hart Police Department is warning residents to keep their cars and houses locked due to a recent rash of break-ins. “The Hart Police Department wants to remind residents to lock their vehicle doors and homes due to several breaking and enterings of homes and vehicles being reported within Oceana County…
Village to host community development position. SHELBY — The Village of Shelby was recently chosen by the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to host a temporary long-term community development position. The person will work full-time in the village hall for 15 months tentatively slated to begin in June, said Village Administrator…
Schlukebir joins community foundation board. SHELBY — Peterson Farms, Inc. and the Community Foundation for Oceana County, have announced that Sarah Schlukebir, Peterson Farms chief marketing and sales officer, has become a foundation board trustee. “Sarah is excited to contribute to Community Foundation at Oceana County in her new role,” states a press release. “Oceana County has been her home…
Harrison Road east of Walkerville closed for culvert work. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Harrison Road between 176th and 184th avenues is closed Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, for culvert replacement, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Work should wrap up each day by 4 p.m. Residents can still access their homes.
Several items stolen during burglary. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary from an unlocked home that was reported Sunday, March 29, on West Webster Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Some of the stolen items include: a $20 bill, miscellaneous coins totaling approximately $20, a duffel bag full of personal care…
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