Mears home destroyed by fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS — A house was destroyed in an early morning fire Monday, April 5, on Fox Road between 56th and 64th avenues, according to Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. No one was injured. The family, which includes two adults and two children, escaped from the fire after hearing a grill’s propane…
Shelby man faces jail for resisting arrest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Shelby man faces up to nine months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 5, to two counts of resisting arrest. Juan Sanchez, of 68 N. State St., testified that he resisted arrest when a Shelby police officer and a Hart…
Water Road closed until May 6. HART TOWNSHIP — Water Road between Polk and Taylor roads will be closed until May 6 for construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Weekly closures will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The road will be reopened every Thursday for the weekend and will be closed the following…
36th Avenue closed through Wednesday. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — 36th Avenue between Arthur and Cleveland roads is closed Monday, April 5, through Wednesday, April 7, for road repairs, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County…
News alert: 2-car crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Life EMS and the Shelby-Benona Fire Department were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash near the Oceana Golf Club entrance in the area of South Oceana Drive and 79th Avenue Monday, April 5, shortly after 10 a.m. Minor injuries were reported.
News alert: Woods fire sparked by possible lightning strike. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Ferry Township Fire Department was dispatched to the end of Warren Road and 144th Avenue to a small grass and woods fire sparked by a possible lightning strike Monday, April 5, at 7:46 a.m.
Obituary: Richard Lange, 91, of Muskegon, formerly of Walkerville. Richard Joseph Lange, 91, of Muskegon, formerly of Walkerville, left this world to be with the Lord on November 22, 2020. He was born August 19, 1929, in Royal Oak Township, MI, the son of Edward and Agnes (Perry) Lange. Richard served in the US Air Force, stationed in Japan after…
Recent deaths, posted April 5, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Sharon Bowen, 76, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Robert V. Helmer, 96, of Shelby, died on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Jimmie D. “Jim”…
WALKERVILLE — Students and staff will get an additional two days of spring break as the school has announced it will be closed Monday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 6, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Classes are expected to resume Wednesday, April 7.
ATVs, RZR stolen in break-in. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a breaking and entering in the 6000 block of North 168th Avenue near Walkerville that occurred sometime between March 29 and April 2 Two ATVs and a RZR were stolen — a red 2009 Polaris RZR 170 with VIN 4XAVA17A39T001752; a black and yellow 2004…
Around the County: Children hunt for thousands of Easter eggs. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART — Hundreds of children hunted for thousands of Easter eggs Saturday, April 3, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds on a sunny spring afternoon. There were 10,000 candy-filled eggs for the kids to find and bring home.
News alert: Sand dunes rollover crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Life EMS was dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, April 3, around 10:15 a.m. for a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes involving an injured male subject.
MSP responds to 2 crashes in same location. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to two vehicle crashes near the same intersection Thursday morning, April 1, following an unseasonable April Fool’s Day snowfall. An MSP trooper responded to a one-vehicle crash at 8:17 a.m. on the northbound US 31 exit ramp to Shelby Road.…
Home extensively damaged in early morning fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — A fire caused major damage to a home at 1551 N. Fitzgerald Ave. Friday morning, April 2, said Hesperia Area Fire Department Cpt. Jason Newman. Hesperia firefighters were assisted by Fremont, White Cloud and Ferry Township departments, and Life EMS also responded to the scene, said Newman.…
News alert: Rollover crash on the dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Life EMS was dispatched to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes for a rollover crash Thursday, April 1, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Central Dispatch reported that a male subject is injured. The ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park opened for the 2021 season Thursday. This is the second reported…
HPD news, April 1, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 25, 2021: 9:30 a.m., medical assist, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 2:30 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, East Main and State streets, City of Hart. 1:18 p.m., animal complaint, 100 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 8:34 p.m.,…
News alert: Crash at the sand dunes. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Life EMS responded to a vehicle crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday, April 1, at 3:30 p.m. Central Dispatch reported that the crash occurred at the top of Test Hill, and two women, ages 45 and 69, are injured. The ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park…
COVID-19 vaccine clinic for ages 18+ begins April 8. SHELBY — Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is collaborating with the Shelby Optimist Club to provide free COVID-19 vaccines for anyone in the community over the age of 18. The first dose will be administered Thursday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the second dose will be administered…
Expect US 31 closures Tuesday. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Total lane closures are planned on US 31 south of Buchanan Road Tuesday, April 6, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. so power lines can be pulled across the highway, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. “Wolverine Power (Cooperative) needs a few 10-minute total closures for pulling lines…
News alert: Grass, brush fire near 136th Avenue. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Crystal Township, Walkerville and Hart fire departments were dispatched to a grass and brush fire in the area of North 136th Avenue between East Minke and East Jackson roads Wednesday, March 31, around 2:45 p.m. Oceana County is currently under a burning ban due to dry and windy conditions.…
Sand dunes season opener Thursday. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The only place of its kind in the US east of the Mississippi River, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes open for the 2021 season Thursday, April 1. Over 1 million people visit the scenic and unique park…
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