Criminal court on the basketball court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In the era of COVID-19, court staff are getting creative in order to keep the court schedule moving along. A jury trial in 27th Circuit Court this week is taking place in the Hart High School gymnasium. The court has scheduled another trial next week for the…
OWI crash, stolen handgun top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Aug. 3, 2020: – 8:12 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 60-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a single-vehicle crash causing minor injuries, M 20 and 148th Avenue, Ferry Township. – 8:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash,…
Primary election results. 18 of 18 precincts reporting: PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE CONTESTED RACES ONLY. ELECTIONS INVOLVING CANDIDATES FROM OPPOSING PARTIES OR WITH NO PARTY AFFILIATION WILL BE DETERMINED IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION. Republican Party: State representative of the 100th District: Oceana County: Scott VanSingel (R-Grant) 2,840, Andrew Sebolt (R-Hart) 1,938 Newaygo County: VanSingel 5,943, Sebolt 2,366 Lake County: VanSingel…
Election results: 5 of 18 precincts reporting Republican Party: 100th District State Rep: Sebolt 578, VanSingel 912 District 1 County Commissioner: Christians 47, Dykema 46 (1 of 3 precincts) District 3 County Commissioner: Hardy 311, Bruch 98 (1 of 2 precincts) District 5 County Commissioner: Beggs 348, Byl 123 (1 of 3 precincts)
Shooting victims ‘reluctant’ to press charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The two victims injured in a shooting Sunday night, Aug. 2, in the Lake Tahoe subdivision are reluctant to press charges, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 26-year-old Hart man and a 22-year-old Hart were both wounded. “Both victims were reluctant to press charges during initial…
Enormous lakeshore fire still smoldering. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The scene of a massive fire that leveled a three-story home along the Lake Michigan shoreline Monday, Aug. 3, continues to smolder, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White Tuesday morning, Aug. 4. Related story here Because the fire is not entirely extinguished, it cannot be investigated. So, the…
Funeral service update: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart. Bradon Connor Denton, 22, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 6 p.m. A celebration of Life will take place Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 4 p.m.…
Lakeshore mansion leveled by massive fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Multiple Oceana County fire departments battled a massive fire on the Lake Michigan shoreline Monday afternoon, Aug. 3. An over 4,000-square foot mansion was destroyed, and adjacent homes sustained damage, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. No one was injured. The fire began in the garage, which…
2 men injured in Lake Tahoe shooting. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in which two young men were injured Sunday, Aug. 2, at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Oneida Trail of the Lake Tahoe subdivision. The suspect in the case is claiming self defense. Deputies were dispatched to Mercy…
Assault investigations top MSP activity. The following is activity In Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020: – 1:47 a.m., domestic assault, under investigation, 5400 block of Ridge Road, Pentwater Township. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020: – 1:33 a.m., assault, under investigation, 3900 block of Orchard Drive, Hart Township. – 9:55 a.m.,…
Harrison Road closed for bridge replacement. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Harrison Road between 166th and 168th avenues is closed for the next few days to replace the failed bridge west of the Village of Walkerville, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press…
Obituary: Robert ‘Pean’ Payne, 86, Walkerville. Robert “Pean” Payne, 86, of Walkerville, passed away August 1, 2020, at his home. He was born July 20, 1934, the son of Thomas and Lillian (Husset) Payne, near Big Pabama Lake in Crystal Township, where he learned to hunt, fish, and live off the land. He attended the nearby Peachville one room schoolhouse. …
CMH offering free mental health and wellness app. West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) is providing a free mental health and wellness app. Called myStrength, the free app offers access to clinically proven tools to manage stress, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and other common behavioral health conditions along with COVID-19 resources. Users may choose to complete self-directed courses or…
442 COVID-19 cases in Oceana, including 6 deaths and 281 recoveries. According to data released by District Health Department #10 Saturday Aug. 1, Oceana County has 442 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 281 recoveries and six deaths. Recovered cases are “based on whether individuals are still alive 30 days past the confirmed date,” states DHD #10. Oceana County has the…
Coolman becomes board certified nurse practitioner, accepting patients. Amber Coolman, a nurse with Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology, recently became board certified as a nurse practitioner in women’s health. She will now be taking her own patients at the OB/GYN clinic located at 250 Nelson Road in Ludington, working alongside doctors Marian Fuller, Dan Gentry, and Margaret Gustafson,…
Draper, Erickson begin battle for District 4. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Joshua Draper is running as a “No Party Afiliation” candidate for District 4 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners, and Paul Erickson is running as a Republican. Only Erickson will appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, but the two will face off in the Nov. 3 general…
92-year-old great grandmother to jump out of plane Saturday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Dona Zack, 92, has checked some daring items off her “bucket list,” including attending the Electric Forest Festival and getting a tattoo, but her next feat is something few people have attempted. Dona is going to parachute out of an airplane Saturday morning, Aug.…
Grant Road closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Grant Road is closed between Oceana Drive and 88th Avenue until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Grant Road is also closed between Oceana Drive and Wren Road until further notice. Residents can still access their homes. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are…
Morse, Katt begin battle for District 6. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Phil Morse is only Republican candidate who filed to run for District 6 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners, and Alex Katt filed “No Party Affiliation.” Morse is the only candidate who will appear on the Aug. 4 primary ballot, but the two candidates will face off in…
Beggs challenges Byl in County Commission District 5 race. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Tim Beggs is challenging Larry Byl in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 6, for county commissioner of District 5, which includes Benona, Claybanks and Golden townships. Beggs and Byl are both Republicans. OCP sent the candidates questionnaires seeking biographical information, and the following information was provided by…
Bruch, Hardy vie for District 3 in next week’s primary. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Two Republican candidates are vying for the District 3 commissioner’s seat on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4. Long-time commissioner Denny Powers is not seeking re-election to District 3, which includes Hart City and Hart Township. Candidates Craig Hardy…
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