Monroe Road closed for at least two weeks. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Monroe Road from US 31 to Longbridge Road is closed “for at least the next two weeks to help alleviate water issues,” according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Westbound Monroe Road traffic does not have access to Longbridge Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. A detour…
Woman accused of choking man, threatening him with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking charges of aggravated assault, home invasion and assault by strangulation against a female suspect, said Sgt. Dan Thomas. The woman is accused of choking a man — with whom she is in a domestic relationship with —…
Village hall open by appointment only. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Hall will be open by appointment only beginning Monday, June 15. Call the office at 231-861-4400 to schedule an appointment with the staff member you need to see. “Due to the ongoing limitation of no more than 10 people inside at one time, it is necessary to monitor and…
Mother bear of 3 cubs shot by poacher. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are seeking information regarding a bear that was illegally shot in Oceana County earlier this week, according to a DNR press release. The bear was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries, leaving behind three cubs which were taken to a wildlife rehabilitator. Following…
Shelby man charged with ethnic intimidation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A 68-year-old Shelby man faces a felony count of ethnic intimidation and a misdemeanor of false impersonation of a police officer following a recent incident at a newly-opened auto business, Cisneros II, on State Street. James Richard Sizemore, of 2293 W. Woodrow Rd., was arraigned on the…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Michael Jacob Martin, 40, of 2137 Estes St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: June 22 at 3 p.m.…
Recent deaths, posted June 12, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Evelyn Marie Kokx, 83, of Pentwater, died on Monday, June 8, 2020. Lyle (“Oscar”) Jackson, 90, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Marlene McDonnell, 84, of Hesperia, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
Historical society re-opens by appointment only. HART — Researchers are now allowed by appointment only inside the Oceana County Historical and Geneaological Society building. Call ahead at 231-873-2600 before you intend to visit. The historical society is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays only. Volunteers will generally answer phone calls starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Appointments will…
DiscoverOceana.com launches to support local businesses. OCEANA COUNTY – A coalition of local business and economic organizations has launched a website where local consumers and potential visitors can have one-stop access to Oceana County businesses. The website – DiscoverOceana.com – offers a comprehensive listing of restaurants, markets, retailers, lodging and various service providers. The directory includes links to individual businesses…
Severe thunderstorms expected Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A line of thunderstorms with gusty winds and small hail is moving into west central Michigan. At 5:11 p.m. radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Manistee southwest across Lake Michigan near Sheboygan, Wis. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and small…
Dunes opener expected to be ‘as busy or busier’ than holiday weekend. Welcome Center gates to open at 3 a.m. Friday. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Silver Lake State Park Manager Jody Johnston said he expects this Saturday’s season opener for the ORV area of the sand dunes to be as busy or busier than a summer holiday weekend. Normally, the ORV…
Hart man charged with strangulation, debit card theft. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Hart man faces felony charges in two separate criminal files in 78th District Court. Donald Paul Adams, of 2129 E. Monroe Rd., is accused of assault by strangulation after allegedly choking a 54-year-old woman in the 100 block of Apple Street, May 31,…
Man allegedly assaults teenage boy while riding bike trail. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is expecting to issue a warrant charging a 52-year-old Whitehall man with assault and battery after he allegedly kicked a 14-year-old boy who was riding his bike on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Rail Trail Monday, June 8, shortly after 4:30 p.m.,…
Community development fellow begins duties in Shelby. SHELBY — The Village of Shelby welcomes Emily Stuhldreher, who started Monday, June 8, as the community development fellow. Emily will expand the village’s organizational capacity to: • Draft and finalize a downtown plan and corridor plan and ensure coordination between those plans and the master plan and capital improvements plan. • Help…
Domestic violence cases top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, June 8, 2020: – 12:06 p.m., (Michigan State Police), troopers are investigating a domestic assault, North 108th Avenue, Leavitt Township. The suspect left the scene prior to the troopers’ arrival. – 2:46 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a warrant is being sought for…
Sand sculpture contest takes on different format this year. PENTWATER — In the spirit of “the show must go on,” the Pentwater Service Club will again encourage sand sculpting fun at the Charles Mears State Park beach. But this summer, the traditional contest format is being reimagined to better assure the safety of participants and spectators. The approach is based on a recent…
WWC buys 7,500 books for literacy program. Knowing their collective philanthropy four times a year makes such a positive impact, the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) met last week via a Zoom conference call because local restaurants continued to be closed due to COVID-19. The women learned about three excellent causes serving our community. One compelling point made was that the…
Spectrum Health Employer Toolkit to help businesses reopening amid COVID-19 Spectrum Health is offering guidance to businesses in west and southwest Michigan as they adapt to operating in a new environment with the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to equip employers and employees with advice on infection prevention and practical resources to help increase safety and minimize risk. “As a…
Pentwater July 3 fireworks cancelled. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce announced tonight on its Facebook page that it has cancelled the July 3 fireworks. “Our highest priority is the health and safety of residents, visitors and members,” the post states. “The Pentwater Chamber has come to this difficult decision only after reviewing all options and consulting with the…
OWI arrests top weekend police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, June 5, 2020: – 12:52 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), heroin possession, southbound US 31, Grant Township. The substance was seized and will be tested at the Michigan State Police crime lab. A warrant is pending for a 33-year-old Traverse City man. –…
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