HPD report, April 2, 2020.

April 2, 2020

HPD report, April 2, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 26, 2020: – 6:28 p.m., wellbeing check, 300 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. – 7:05 p.m., breaking and entering, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 10:22 p.m., medical assist, 100 block of Plum Street City of Hart.…

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School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year.

April 2, 2020
School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year.

School buildings to remain closed remainder of school year. LANSING — Michigan school buildings will remained closed the remainder of the school year, unless restrictions are lifted. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her 35th executive order of the year, 2020-35, which keeps the schools closed but also ensures continuing of learning by setting guidelines for remote learning. “My number one priority…

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Playground ribbon cutting delayed.

April 2, 2020

Playground ribbon cutting delayed. Funding campaign driven by community support. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has recently completed its fundraiser for two district playground structures. Over the past three years, the Shelby PTO has worked to help fundraise over $100,000, in total, to support and pay for new playground equipment at both New Era Elementary and recently,…

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78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, April 1, 2020.

April 1, 2020

78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, April 1, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Richard Edward Walker, 61, of 2461 Wisconsin Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 25, 2019 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced March 9, 2020 to 90 days in jail with credit for…

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Domestic assault at rest area yields drug delivery arrest.

April 1, 2020

Domestic assault at rest area yields drug delivery arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 47-year-old Scottville woman was arrested on felony charges of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and cocaine possession over 50 grams after Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to the Rothbury rest area on northbound US 31 Tuesday, March 31, at 11 p.m. to a…

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Family of seven temporarily displaced due to fire.

April 1, 2020

Family of seven temporarily displaced due to fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A family of seven is temporarily displaced after an electrical fire damaged their mobile home located in the 6800 block of 88th Avenue Tuesday night, March 31, said Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks. Firefighters responded to the scene quickly to save the home. “Our guys…

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Recent deaths, posted April 1, 2020

April 1, 2020

Recent deaths, posted April 1, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Glen Lee Curtis, 87, of Pentwater, died on Monday, March 30, 2020. Shirley A. Claeys, 82, of Shelby, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. John Paul Michael, 78, of Montague, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…

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Over 2,000 Michigan companies hiring during COVID-19 crisis.

March 31, 2020

Over 2,000 Michigan companies hiring during COVID-19 crisis. Agribusiness industries among companies hiring. LANSING — Michigan companies need to fill thousands of critical, immediate vacancies to support work during the COVID-19 pandemic, including those in logistics, healthcare, manufacturing and agribusiness industries, according to a press release issued by the Michigan State Emergency Operations Center. “The state’s employment search engine —…

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HPD warns residents to keep doors locked.

March 31, 2020

HPD warns residents to keep doors locked. HART — The Hart Police Department is warning residents to keep their cars and houses locked due to a recent rash of break-ins. “The Hart Police Department wants to remind residents to lock their vehicle doors and homes due to several breaking and enterings of homes and vehicles being reported within Oceana County…

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Village to host community development position.

March 31, 2020

Village to host community development position. SHELBY — The Village of Shelby was recently chosen by the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to host a temporary long-term community development position. The person will work full-time in the village hall for 15 months tentatively slated to begin in June, said Village Administrator…

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Schlukebir joins community foundation board.

March 31, 2020

Schlukebir joins community foundation board. SHELBY — Peterson Farms, Inc. and the Community Foundation for Oceana County, have announced that Sarah Schlukebir, Peterson Farms chief marketing and sales officer, has become a foundation board trustee. “Sarah is excited to contribute to Community Foundation at Oceana County in her new role,” states a press release. “Oceana County has been her home…

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Harrison Road east of Walkerville closed for culvert work.

March 31, 2020

Harrison Road east of Walkerville closed for culvert work. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Harrison Road between 176th and 184th avenues is closed Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, for culvert replacement, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Work should wrap up each day by 4 p.m. Residents can still access their homes.

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Several items stolen during burglary.

March 30, 2020

Several items stolen during burglary. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary from an unlocked home that was reported Sunday, March 29, on West Webster Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Some of the stolen items include: a $20 bill, miscellaneous coins totaling approximately $20, a duffel bag full of personal care…

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200 pounds of ground beef stolen.

March 30, 2020

200 pounds of ground beef stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of 200 pounds of ground beef and 10 whole chickens from two chest freezers located inside an unlocked garage on South 128th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported to police Saturday, March 28. This story…

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Man allegedly threatens to kill ex and refuses to leave her home.

March 30, 2020

Man allegedly threatens to kill ex and refuses to leave her home. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, March 28, shortly before 3 a.m. after threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend and pounding on the doors and windows of her house on East Loop Road, refusing to leave the property, said…

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Suspect tased after high-speed chase involving stolen truck.

March 30, 2020

Suspect tased after high-speed chase involving stolen truck. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Muskegon man was tased by an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy after he allegedly fled from the officer on foot following a high-speed chase with a stolen vehicle Sunday, March 29, around 12:30 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The deputy saw…

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Recent births, posted March 30, 2020. 

March 30, 2020

Recent births, posted March 30, 2020.  The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.  The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Scarlett Lorraine Veeneman, the daughter of Ashley Pianto and Philip Veeneman of Ludington, was born Friday, March 27, 2020. Avery Grace Kies, the daughter of Claudia and Christopher…

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Expect lane closures on Monroe Road Monday.

March 29, 2020

Expect lane closures on Monroe Road Monday. PENTWATER — Expect lane closures for road work by the Michigan Department of Transportation on Monroe Road (US 31 Business Route) near Longbridge Road Monday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work is weather dependent.

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Second positive COVID-19 case reported in Oceana.


March 29, 2020

Second positive COVID-19 case reported in Oceana.
 District Health Department #10 reported the second confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in an Oceana County resident. “DHD#10 is working quickly to investigate this case and to determine if there were any close contacts to this individual,” states a press release issued over the weekend. “DHD#10 reminds everyone that it is critical that…

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Exception 7 – Not Just Another Loophole

March 28, 2020

Exception 7 – Not Just Another Loophole Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Joan Young, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. The Watson Country Outdoor Report is a presentation of the Watson Auto Group, selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat in Ludington, Manistee, Benzie and Rockford. “Every season there’s a reason to visit Watson Country. For more information, visit watsoncountry.com As we all struggle to…

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Police report, March 27, 2020.

March 27, 2020

Police report, March 27, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: ​ Thursday, March 19, 2020: – 1:26 a.m., (Hart Police Department), a 26-year-old Hart man was cited for a noise complaint, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. – 2:06 p.m., (HPD), civil complaint, 10 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 2:09…

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