Car crashes on rain-slicked US 31. #OceanaCounty SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A 41-year-old Muskegon woman received minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Hayes Road Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:45 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 2-year-old boy who was a passenger in the 2014 Hyundai Veloster was uninjured, states the report. The…
HHS Drama Club presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this weekend. #HartHighSchoolDramaClub HART – The popular classic tale of “The Wizard of Oz” comes to life on the stage of the Hart Middle School Auditorium presented by the Hart High School Drama Club this weekend, Nov. 22-24. “Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, this musical is perfect for…
OWI, domestic violence arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019: – 5:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, East Church Street, City of Hart. – 6:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Oceana Drive near Yale Road, Grant Township. – 1:30 p.m., (OCSO), parole violation, West Polk…
Shelby’s David Barranco-Calixto wins DAR Good Citizen award. Shelby High School senior David Barranco-Calixto was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award Sunday, Nov. 3, during a reception honoring students chosen as their high school’s Good Citizen. Harlie Belle Choponis from Hart High School and Haley Sue Adams from Walkerville High School were selected by their schools.…
Peterson Farms food drive benefits both donors and recipients. #PetersonFarms SHELBY – The old saying, “‘Tis better to give than to receive,” rings true this holiday season as Peterson Farms hosts a food drive benefiting both the givers and the receivers. “The food bank drive will be ran by Peterson Farms employees volunteering their time on Thursday, Dec. 12, from…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Nov. 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Amanda Kay Vriesman, 34, of 5328 S. 200th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 21 of welfare fraud $500 or less and was sentenced Nov. 4 to 90 days suspended jail with credit for…
Suspected heroin seized. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY – Suspected heroin was seized from a 50-year-old Muskegon man at the Rothbury Wesco Monday, Nov. 18, at 1:35 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Trooper Trevor Beck. The suspect was arrested for operating without insurance and no operator’s license. Additional charges are being sought in connection to the suspected drug. Other police recent police…
Celebration for Longbridge re-opening set for Saturday. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – After nearly seven months, Longbridge Road will be re-opened, and residents are ready to celebrate. The road has been closed due to flooding caused by record high water levels. The Oceana County Road Commission recently received permission earlier this month from Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) – formerly the Michigan…
Man convicted of meth delivery avoids prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 50-year-old North Muskegon man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 18, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. William Arthur Hill was facing a minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 20 years in prison after pleading…
MSP busy with car/deer crashes. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019: 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, Monroe Road near 88th Avenue, Weare Township. 9:30 p.m., car/deer crash, Oceana Drive near Baker Road, Shelby Township. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019: 7 a.m., car/deer crash, Maple Island Road near…
Fire rips through house, causing major damage. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A large two-story house that is over 100 years old was extensively damaged by fire Monday morning, Nov. 18. The fire at 265 E. Tyler Road started in the kitchen, and the kitchen is destroyed, said Captain Lance VanSickle of Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue.…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jeffery Lynn Kubon, 73, of Crystal Valley, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Harry Heersema, 88, of Mears, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.
Fruit tree research station planned in Weare Township. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A fruit tree research center in northern Oceana County is being planned by the newly formed West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. The 6,000 square feet facility, which…
Expect lane closures on Oceana Drive Monday. HART – Lane closures for bridge work are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oceana Drive over the Pentwater River between Lake Road and Main Street/Tyler Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent.
HPD busy with crashes. #OceanaCounty The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019: – 11:15 a.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 2:30 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 11:43 p.m., medical assist, 300 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019:…
Heroes welcome special visitor. #HartPoliceDepartment HART – The Hart Police Department recently had a visit from a young girl “whose passion to support public safety and our US military goes far beyond the regular norm,” states a press release from HPD. “Sawyer Hendrickson recently met with officers of the Hart Police Department and thanked each one for their service and…
Ed’s Orchard Market shoppers win nearly $1,000 in free groceries. HESPERIA – For the fourth year, Scott Rumsey, Owner of Ed’s Orchard Market, partnered with the Hesperia Athletic Boosters for a major fundraiser. Throughout the months of September and October, over 300 tickets were sold for an opportunity to win one of three timed shopping sprees. Three winners are chosen each…
Pickup truck slides down embankment, rolls over. #OceanaCountyNews HART TOWNSHIP – A 20-year-old Hart man received minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Nov. 13, shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Polk Road east of North 88th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 1996 Chevrolet GMT-400 pickup truck was westbound, “and the driver lost control of the…
‘ReThink’ event aimed at drawing workers back to Oceana. ROTHBURY – The Oceana County Economic Alliance will partner with Hello West Michigan and regional event sponsors to attract talent back to Oceana County through the hosting of the county’s first ReThink event Wednesday, Nov. 27. The event is part of ReThink West Michigan’s eighth annual evening of casual networking to…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 13 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Daniel T. Babinec, 68, of Pentwater and formerly of Shelby, died on Monday, November 11, 2019 Ida Pearl (Hale) VanDerZanden, 95, of Hart, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Lucille Gladys Russell, 88, of Hart, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Robert Lee West, 50,…
Welding equipment reported stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A warrant is being sought in connection to a larceny that was reported in the 1600 block of North 136th Avenue Saturday, Nov. 9, at 12:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include a mig welder valued at $1,600, a grinder valued at $100, a welding helmet valued…
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