Recent deaths, posted Dec. 29, 2019.

December 29, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 29, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Richard Lee “Dick” Walsworth, 77, of Mears, died on Friday, December 27, 2019. Eva M. Near, 98, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Listing of 2019 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths. Listing of 2017 deaths. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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Recent births, reported Dec. 29, 2019

December 29, 2019

Recent births, reported Dec. 29, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Aleiandro Santos Millan, the son of Yadira Millan Flores and Javier Santos Morante of Shelby, was born December 27, 2019. List of 2019 births.

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MSP seeks public’s help with stolen vehicle investigation.

December 27, 2019

UPDATE: THE SUSPECT HAS BEEN CAPTURED BY POLICE. MSP seeks public’s help with stolen vehicle investigation. #OceanaCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a stolen vehicle that was last seen in Oceana County, according to an MSP press release issued Friday, Dec. 27. A person of interest in the case is Logan Duvall of Shelby, according…

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78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Dec. 27, 2019.

December 27, 2019

78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Dec. 27, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Natalie Lynne Koon, 23, of 1760 Vine St., Manistee, was found guilty Dec. 5 of operating with a forged/altered/false license and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 45 days served…

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78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2019.

December 27, 2019

78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Misdemeanors – Cristy Ann Pider, 37, of 312 Johnson St., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); operating while intoxicated (OWI), unlawful license plate and operating without insurance. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Pretrial: Jan. 9 at 10:15 a.m. –…

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HPD report.

December 26, 2019

HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department:: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019: – 12:11 a.m., harassment, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 11:52 a.m., medical assist, 40 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. – 5:41 p.m., truancy, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019: – 2:21…

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Meth, cocaine arrests on Christmas Eve.

December 26, 2019

Meth, cocaine arrests on Christmas Eve. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Dec. 23, 2019: – 2:05 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, West Wilke Road, Grant Township. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019: – 1:26 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 28-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for methamphetamine possession and on a felony warrant, Maple…

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Recent births, reported Dec. 26, 2019

December 26, 2019

Recent births, reported Dec. 26, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ensley Jane Farquhar, the daughter of Crystal and Jolyn Farquhar of Hart, was born December 24, 2019. List of 2019 births.

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 26, 2019.

December 26, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 26, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death hasbeen reported to OCP: Alta Marie Drum, 83, of Hart, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Robert ‘Bob’ Cooper, 80, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Robert A. Dunn, 93, of Montague, died on Sunday December 22, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…

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Through the darkness there is light: The Christmas Story

December 24, 2019

Through the darkness there is light: The Christmas Story By Pastor Todd Bush, Mason County Reformed Church. A couple thousand years ago, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed that “the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”  Isaiah was speaking to the Jewish people of…

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Man allegedly throws gasoline on girlfriend, threatens to burn her.

December 23, 2019

Man allegedly throws gasoline on girlfriend, threatens to burn her. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY — A 31-year-old Shelby man allegedly threw gasoline on his girlfriend and threatened to burn her Sunday, Dec. 22, shortly before 6:30 a.m. in a residence on South Harvey Street. The man faces charges of felonious assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. “We are searching for a place to lodge…

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Police officers deliver Christmas cheer to local children.

December 23, 2019

Police officers deliver Christmas cheer to local children. #RoysKids OCEANA COUNTY — Over 200 Oceana County children in need received Christmas gifts from local law enforcement officers Saturday, Dec. 21, thanks to the Roy’s Kids program. The charitable program was launched in 1994 by Roy Strait, who is the New Era police chief and a retired Oceana County sheriff’s deputy.…

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Larceny investigation tops police activity.

December 23, 2019

Larceny investigation tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019: – 5:25 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a Campbell welder valued at $200 and a Badlands wrench valued at $400, 700 block of North 176th Avenue, Leavitt Township. – 3:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 20-year-old Muskegon man was…

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Sen. Bumstead reflects on 2019. 

December 21, 2019

Sen. Bumstead reflects on 2019.  By Sen. Jon Bumstead, R, Newaygo. 34th Senate District We are nearing the end of my first term representing you in the Michigan Senate and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I remain thankful that you placed your trust in me to represent you in our state Capitol.  As we prepare to take some…

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New senior center is a gift for the entire community

December 20, 2019
New senior center is a gift for the entire community

New senior center is a gift for the entire community. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — The community unwrapped a gigantic Christmas present this week when the Oceana County Council on Aging moved into its dazzling new senior center on Tyler Road just outside the city limits. “We are ecstatic and so grateful that our vision for this…

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Pentwater Service Club’s beautification project celebrates 50th anniversary.

December 20, 2019

Pentwater Service Club’s beautification project celebrates 50th anniversary. PENTWATER – The Pentwater Service Club announced that its members will build a raised bed community garden in the village as a gift to the community to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary on Jan. 9, 2020. The raised bed gardens project was one of 14 projects the club considered for its 50th…

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HPD report.

December 20, 2019

HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019: – 3:09 a.m., medical assist, 40 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. – 7:06 p.m., traffic hazard, State and Wigton streets, City of Hart. – 8:36 p.m., alarm, 5000 block of Polk Road, Golden Township. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019: – 11:32 a.m.,…

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A Christmas golf story.

December 19, 2019

A Christmas golf story. By Fred Inglis, Contributing Writer. SHELBY — Christmas came one week early Wednesday night, Dec. 18, when members of Oceana Golf Club voted overwhelmingly 117-1 to sell the non-profit public course to Oceana County native Jason Wenk. The 1998 Shelby High School graduate agreed to pay $391,500 for 90 percent ownership under his Oceana Family Holdings,…

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West Michigan Conference ADs vote to expand league.

December 19, 2019
West Michigan Conference ADs vote to expand league.

West Michigan Conference ADs vote to expand league. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The athletic directors of the West Michigan Conference recently voted unanimously for conference expansion with the possibility of creating a two-tiered league consisting of class B and class C divisions. Mason County Central Athletic Director Tim Genson said the move is something he has been working on for…

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Porch piracy in Walkerville.

December 19, 2019

Porch piracy in Walkerville. #OceanaCountyCrime WALKERVILLE — Items that were delivered to a home on East Laurel Street were reported stolen to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 18, shortly after 1 p.m. A description of the stolen items is not immediately available, because the “porch piracy” case is under investigation, said Lt. Shane Hasty. The following is other…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 19, 2019.

December 19, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death hasbeen reported to OCP: Bonnie Jean Bickel, 89, of Hart, died on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Donna Jean (Birkman) Vander Zanden, 84, of Chicago, formerly of Weare, died on Monday, December 9, 2019. Brian James Martin, 70, of Montague, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Charles E.  “Chuck” Chase,…

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