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…
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,…
Farm to Fork Gala brings farmers and community members together. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — What safety protocols go into producing milk? What impact have trade tariffs had on local farmers? What career opportunities are there locally for agriculture?…
Sheriff’s Office holding vehicle auction. Public Notice: The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is currently holding an online auction of abandoned vehicles. The vehicles may be viewed here. The auction will end on Jan. 3, 2020. All vehicles are sold as is and all bids are binding offers to purchase. Do not contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, nor the custodian,…
Crystal Valley Care Fund receives $1,000 from MOM Board of Realtors. The Manistee Oceana Mason County Board of Realtors presented Judy Kokx with the Crystal Valley Care Fund a check for $1,000. Representing the MOM Board of Realtors are Katie Arnouts, 2019 board president (at left) and Crystal Hallack, Oceana County director (at right).
Ridge Road closed due to culvert replacements. Ridge Road between Jackson and Lake roads in Golden and Pentwater townships is closed due to two culvert failures, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Work began Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 8 a.m., and it is expected to be completed by Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3:30 p.m. “These culvert replacements are quite…
78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 16, 2019. #OceanaCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Travis Michael Gale, 27, of Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felony charges of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000, possession of firearms by a felon and felony firearm. Bail: $100,000/cash.…
Man arrested for OWI after driving to sheriff’s office. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – A 44-year-old Montague man who drove to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office to pick up copies of police reports on Friday the 13th was arrested for operating while intoxicated, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Upon arrival to the sheriff’s office, Dec. 13, shortly after 4:30 p.m. he…
Forgotten Man Ministries provide spiritual refuge for inmates. #OceanaCountyJail HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast has announced a new partnership of Forgotten Man Ministries (FMM) with the Oceana County Jail, which just launched this month. “Sgt. Joel Dickman was instrumental in starting this program — seeing the needs of inmates and how we can meet those needs,” said Mast.…
Vehicle rolls over on icy road. #OceanaCounty ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A 20-year-old Hart man sustained a minor injury after the car he was driving rolled over after sliding off an icy road Saturday, Dec. 14, shortly before 7 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 2005 Nissan Murano SUV went off East Tyler Road near North…
Meth dealer sentenced to 3-20 years in prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 27-year-old Morley, Michigan man was sentenced to three to 20 years in prison Monday, Dec. 16, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Walter Patrick Geistel III, 27, of 21616…
Winter weather advisory issued. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. Freezing drizzle has occurred in the area and is expected to continue until later this evening when it will switch to snow showers overnight. Multiple vehicle crashes have been reported in Mason and Oceana counties, some with injuries.…
Closings and cancellations, Dec. 14, 2019. Shelby High School band and choir concert has been cancelled due to weather.
Student brings B-B gun to elementary school. HART — A student brought a B-B gun to Spitler Elementary School Friday, Dec. 13, and an investigation is being conducted. No one was injured, according to school officials. The following was posted on Spitler Elementary School’s Facebook page shortly before 5 p.m.: “A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT – It was reported earlier…
Owners scramble to save cottages from falling into Lake Michigan. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Lake Michigan’s record high water level is putting many homes and cottages along the West Michigan shoreline in serious danger of falling into Lake Michigan. An approximate 600-foot portion of North Lakeshore Drive, which is a gravel road, recently washed away, cutting…
Deputies swing into action to warm disabled man’s home and heart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Three Oceana County sheriff’s deputies went above and beyond the call of duty on a cold mid-December day by helping a disabled man heat his house. “Yesterday, Central Dispatch received a phone call from a mail carrier,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig…
Shelby Gem Factory to close. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — An iconic Shelby business is closing its doors after 50 years of operation. Shelby Gem Factory will be closed at the end of this month, said Jo Kelley, vice president of the company. The closing was a “forced choice,” Jo said. Her husband, Larry Kelley, who founded the unique…
Portion of US 31 to be named after fallen marine. #OceanaCounty LANSING — The State of Michigan is working toward establishing a memorial for an Oceana County hero — US Marine Corps Pfc. Brett Witteveen who died in combat. The Michigan Senate approved a bill Wednesday, Dec. 11, that would name a portion of US 31 after Witteveen who was…
West Shore Bank’s Spirit of Giving for 786 meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank’s 11th annual Spirit of Giving fundraising campaign recently raised $9,869 to purchase 786 Christmas meals that will be distributed to food banks in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Benzie counties. The program is in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee…
Community foundation offers gift giving ideas. PENTWATER – Have you ever considered giving a holiday gift to your community? Oceana County nonprofits have made a list, and you can check it twice! As part of its philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) annually invites area nonprofits to indicate which projects and purchases can only happen with the…
New ESD social workers to aid in student behavioral health needs. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District has created two general education social worker positions with the goal of meeting student needs outside the scope of special education. …
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