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…
Driver falls asleep at wheel, crashes on US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A trip to the Little River Casino in Manistee turned unlucky when a 24-year-old Fruitport man fell asleep at the wheel on the return trip home and crashed the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe he was driving on southbound US 31 about a mile north of Park Road Sunday, Nov.…
Community Foundation awards $230,638 in scholarships. What is the driving force behind local scholarships that help area students afford and graduate from college? It’s the 40 scholarship funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, clubs and schools, held and managed by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC). Through 2019, these generous donors helped 158 area students avoid…
Mears woman suffers minor injuries when car, gas truck collide. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Mears woman suffered minor injuries after the car she was driving crashed into a Westgate gas truck on Oceana Drive about a mile south of Grant Road Monday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman’s 8-year-old…
Thief/thieves break into home, drink liquor. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP – A thief or thieves broke into a home in the 4500 block of South 132nd Avenue and drank several small bottles of liquor, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported Monday, Nov. 11, shortly before noon. The entrance door valued at $250 was damaged, Mast said. Nothing…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported. This list may be updated: Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce LEADS meeting. Ludington Optimist Club noon meeting. West Shore Family Support Schools: Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy Covenant Christian School Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District…
104 Tigers to visit the Big Apple. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools will send its Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band to New York City Wednesday, Nov. 20. The group of 104 Shelby students and 20 chaperones will board two passenger motor coaches at around 3:30 p.m. During the trip, there will be plenty of educational locations for the students,…
Coat giveaway Nov. 21. HART The Oceana County District Health Department #10 office will host a winter coat giveaway Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3-6 p.m. Both adult and child sized coats will be given away. There is a limited supply of coats, which will be available first come, first serve. Anyone in need of a winter coat is welcome to come. DHD…
20th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. SHELBY – The 20th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is set for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club, at 788 Industrial Park Drive. All the traditional fixings of a Thanksgiving feast will be served – turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, pie,…
‘It’s a great day to be an American, and it’s a great day to be a soldier.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Brigadier General Axel Johnson III delivered a powerful speech during the Veterans Day program at Shelby Middle School Monday, Nov. 11. Johnson, who worked as a local educator, gave the students an important history lesson. Several local…
Heavy snow, record cold temperatures expected this week. OCEANA COUNTY – Several counties, including Oceana, are expected to receive a significant amount of snow and record cold temperatures beginning early Monday morning, Nov. 11, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Some areas may see a foot of snow by Wednesday morning, Nov. 13. NWS issued a winter…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Nov. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Christine Ann Crain, 50, of 526 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 15 to embezzlement of a vulnerable adult $200-$1,000 and was sentenced Oct. 28 to one year suspended jail with credit…
78th District Court arraignments, Nov. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Philip Andrew Richiuso, 40, of 5661 Vine St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of common law fraud. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. –…
Domestic violence, drunk driving arrests among HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019: – 8:12 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 8:28 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – Noon, harassment, 300 block of Johnson Street, City…
Veterans Day program at Shelby Middle School. SHELBY – Shelby Middle School will host its annual Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the middle school gym. Guests may park and enter the building through the west entrance by the district central office. Guests should arrive no earlier than 9:45 a.m. This year’s speaker will be Axel Johnson III,…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Nov. 7, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – John Joseph Norman, 22, of 5656 S. 140th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 26 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Nov. 4 to nine months in jail with credit for 115 days served; driver’s license…
Snow/leaf mix. Leaves fall onto snow on the Oceana County Courthouse lawn in Hart Thursday, Nov. 7. Early-arriving snow fell to the ground before many leaves had a chance to hit the ground first in Oceana County.
3 join CMH board. LUDINGTON — Three new members recently joined the West Michigan Community Mental Health (West Michigan CMH) Governing Board. Joining the governing board are Lucinda Shafer of Hart, Dawn Martin of Luther and Mary Alway of Amber Township. “We’re excited to have Lucinda, Dawn and Mary join our governing board,” said Lisa Williams, executive director of West…
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