Recent deaths, posted July 9, 2020

July 9, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 9, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Consepcion “Connie” Leiter, 80, of Baldwin, formerly of Hart, died on Monday July 6, 2020. Larry J. “Clyde” Fekken, 80, of New Era, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017…

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78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2020.

July 8, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Neil Hand, 17, of 3650 N Bass Lake Rd., Pierson, Michigan, was found guilty June 24 of two wildlife conservation violations — using an artificial light/weapon and taking game from vehicle — and was sentenced…

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Local allied health students place second in world 

July 8, 2020

Local allied health students place second in world  West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational School District in collaboration with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Hart High School students Harlie Choponis and Elizabeth Vega finished second place in the HOSA (formerly (Health Occupations Students of America/Future Health Professionals) 2020 Virtual…

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Hart summer concert series continues with food pantry benefit.

July 8, 2020

Hart summer concert series continues with food pantry benefit.   HART – After hosting a successful COVID-19-modified Music on The Commons event in June, the City of Hart has announced that it will continue the beloved summer concert series with a few changes to comply with the CDC’s guidelines, states a press release from the Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team…

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Recent births, posted July 8, 2020

July 8, 2020

Recent births, posted July 8, 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). Mikayla Lane Marston, the daughter of Allison and Lucas Marston of Hart, was born Monday, June 29, 2020. Kyri Joseph Michael Brewer, the son of Jasmine Helgemo…

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Sherwood Forest event identified as COVID-19 exposure site.

July 7, 2020

Sherwood Forest event identified as COVID-19 exposure site. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Double JJ Resort has been identified by District Health Department #10 as a COVID-19 exposure site after a Kalamazoo County resident tested positive who attended the resort’s Sherwood Forest Appreciation Weekend June 25–28. “District Health Department #10 was notified by Kalamazoo County Health Department that…

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Historic cruise resumes service on Pentwater Lake.‬

July 7, 2020

Historic cruise resumes service on Pentwater Lake.‬ ‪PENTWATER — Pentwater residents and visitors can again learn about the area’s history going back 400 years as they enjoy a one-hour boat ride. Pentwater’s free water taxi service has resumed on Wednesdays through Sundays, and the boat is again being used from 4:45–5:45 p.m. on these five days for history cruises.‬ ‪ ‬ ‪The…

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Several people hurt in recent dune crashes.

July 7, 2020

Several people hurt in recent dune crashes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Several people were injured in four separate crashes in the ORV area of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes during the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The most recent crash occurred Monday, July 6, shortly before 11:30 a.m. when a 26-year-old Lapeer, Michigan man was…

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Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car.

July 7, 2020

Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Montague man suffered serious leg injuries in a fiery crash Monday, July 6, around 7 p.m. on South Scenic Drive near Webster Road. Jeremiah McDonald was rescued by a Good Samaritan, Matthew Beebe of Holland, after McDonald’s 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt struck a tree and caught fire, according to…

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Holiday weekend police wrap-up.

July 6, 2020

Holiday weekend police wrap-up. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the Fourth of July weekend: Friday, July 3, 2020: – 1 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Free Soil man was cited for driving without insurance, Oceana Drive near Star Hill, Hart Township. – 1:12 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 21-year-old Twin Lake man was…

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Sheriff’s office investigates stolen boat.

July 6, 2020

Sheriff’s office investigates stolen boat. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 1987 Rinker speedboat. The 19 1/2 foot red and white boat with an inboard/outboard motor was reported stolen Sunday, July 5, around 11:30 a.m. It was stolen from the parking area of the Double JJ Resort’s water park. The boat, which…

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Dog dragger to serve 10-40 years in prison for child porn.

July 6, 2020

Dog dragger to serve 10-40 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 is looking at a lengthy prison term for photographing a naked 10-year-old girl. Carl Merlin Morgan, of…

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Obituary: Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson, 73, of Pentwater

July 6, 2020

Obituary: Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson, 73, of Pentwater Jacqueline (Jackie) Johnson, 73, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020.  She was born on January 10, 1947 to Jack and Mary Judd and grew up in northern Michigan.  Jackie married Dennis (Denny) Johnson in June of 1966.  Jackie and Denny were blessed with three children, Stuart (Kerry), Sara, and Glenn.…

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Recent deaths, posted July 6, 2020

July 6, 2020

Recent deaths, posted July 6, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jacqueline Sue Johnson, 73, of Pentwater, died on Monday, June 29, 2020. Dorothy Jean (VanNortwick) Schrumpf, 93, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. This post is…

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The Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2020

The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…

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Ludington hospital ER does not perform COVID tests; patients asked to call hotline, contact physician. 

July 3, 2020

Ludington hospital ER does not perform COVID tests; patients asked to call hotline, contact physician.  LUDINGTON — Personnel at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital are requesting that anyone who believes they are in need of a COVID-19 test call the Spectrum Health free hotline at 833-559-0659 for screening and testing instructions or contact their primary care physician rather than come to…

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Sportfishing association fixes village boat ramp dock.

July 2, 2020

Sportfishing association fixes village boat ramp dock. PENTWATER — In a cooperative effort, Pentwater Sportfishing Association proposed a project to help upgrade the village boat ramp dock with needed repairs for boat launching safety for the 2020 season. Pentwater Village agreed to purchase the materials, and the Pentwater Sportfishing Association provided the labor to repair, install, and bring the dock…

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Drug possession investigations top police activity.

July 2, 2020

Drug possession investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, June 29, 2020: – 8:40 a.m., a 36-year-old Muskegon woman was arrested for drug possession, Oceana Drive near Roosevelt Road, Grant Township. – 1:30 p.m., a drug possession charge is pending following a two-vehicle non-injury crash, southbound US…

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Whitmer re-closing select bars. 

July 1, 2020

Whitmer re-closing select bars.  LANSING — Governor Whitmer today signed her 143rd executive order, this time re-closing indoor service at bars that earn more than 70% of their income through liquor sales. The order takes place throughout most of lower Michigan and is supposedly to protect the progress Michigan has made against COVID-19. Regions 6 and 8, which include the…

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Silver Lake fireworks canceled.

July 1, 2020

Silver Lake fireworks canceled. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Silver Lake fireworks, which were scheduled for Saturday July 4, are canceled due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions. “Please note that with the closing of state park day-use areas at 10 p.m. on July 4, there would not be an area that would provide a safe location for discharging the fireworks and enable…

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Expect US 31 lane closures at Hammett Road bridge through September.

July 1, 2020

Expect US 31 lane closures at Hammett Road bridge through September. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work are expected to begin Tuesday, July 7, and continue through Sept. 30 on US 31 under Hammett Road, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. Hammett Road will be closed over US 31 and traffic will be detoured…

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