Governor rescinding stay-at-home order; restaurant dine-in may open June 8. LANSING — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. The governor’s order will allow retailers to reopen on June 4 and restaurants to reopen on June 8, both subject…
Salesman who swindled clients out of over $3,000 sentenced to jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 59-year-old Remus man who swindled three local businesses out of over $3,000 was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, to serve four months in jail. Michael Gene Klein, of 12883 55th Ave., was selling cleaning products to local businesses, said…
Hesperia man with long rap sheet sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, for a conviction of larceny $1,000-$20,000. David John Mack, of 553 S. Maple Island Rd., has 20 prior felonies and six misdemeanor convictions, said…
Rothbury man faces CSC charges in 2 counties. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Rothbury man lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a felony charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) appeared in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 1, on a more serious felony charge of first-degree CSC — victim under 13. Gregory Lawrence…
Recent deaths, posted May 30, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Hilary Barrera Luevano, 78, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Bruce A. Wiggers, 68, of New Era, died on Friday, May 22, 2020. Russell “Red” Thrailkill, 81, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 24, 2020. J. Scott Blanchard, 69, of Montague, died…
Dunes season opener postponed to June 13. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The season opening of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area has been postponed until Saturday, June 13. Normally, the dunes open for the season April 1, but due to COVID-19 precautions, the opener was pushed back to May 1 and then to June 3. The Department of Natural Resources…
Entrepreneurial competition pivots to virtual platform. OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County’s only entrepreneurial pitching competition, Pitch North, will be pivoting to a virtual platform that will feature the competition’s five finalists presenting pitches live online, June 24. Entrepreneurs living in Oceana, Newaygo or Lake counties are encouraged to submit their ideas at www.pitchnorth.com for the opportunity to compete for their…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 21, 2020: – 11:44 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 22, 2020: – 11:03 a.m., medical assist, 1000 block of Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. – 1:42 p.m., trespassing, 60 block of State Street, City of Hart.…
78th District Court sentencings, May 29, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Raymond Franklin Thomas, Jr., 34, of 3752 Liberty Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty May 11 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to $340 in fines and costs. One count of driving…
Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Carl Merlin Morgan, 49, of 56th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Bail: $100,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam:…
6 recoveries among 85 Oceana County COVID-19 cases. District Health Department #10 reports as of Thursday, May 28, there are 85 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oceana County, including six people who recovered and two who died. The two deaths were Oceana County men in their 70s, according to DHD #10. Recoveries are “based on whether individuals are still alive…
Harrison Road re-opens. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road between 144th and 176th avenues is back open Thursday, May 28, after heavy rains washed it out Tuesday, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is one lane at the bridge over Beaver Creek, and there is a 12-ton weight limit. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County…
Business window broken. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A heavy object was thrown through a window at the Michigan Grow Supply store on South Michigan Avenue, breaking the window valued at $200, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident was reported Wednesday morning, May 27. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Tuesday, May 26, 2020: – 2:31 p.m.,…
Shelby graduation July 10. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby High School Principal Melissa Kramer announced that the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is set for Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the football stadium. “Due to space limitations and to protect our most vulnerable community members and their families, only immediate family members can be in attendance,”…
The Land: ‘Farmers to Families’ program provides healthy food during tough times. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — You could not meet a stronger advocate for keeping struggling families fed than Shelby Public Schools Food Service Director Mary Rose Vanas. And during…
Harrison Road washes out due to heavy rain. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road east of 166th Avenue is closed indefinitely due to heavy rains in the area Tuesday afternoon, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road washed out and the bridge in that area is “questionable,” according to the road commission. A detour route is 144th Avenue, north…
Weekend police report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity over the holiday weekend: Friday, May 22, 2020: – 3:55 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 47-year-old Grandville man was cited for operating an ORV in a closed area, Sischo Bayou, Otto Township. – 4:47 p.m., (OCSO), stalking, North Oceana Drive, Hart Township. – 8:19 p.m., (OCSO), a 29-year-old Hesperia man…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 14, 2020: – 7:30 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 15, 2020: – 10:55 a.m., animal complaint, 200 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 11:52 p.m., a 37-year-old Chesaning, Michigan man was cited for driving while license…
Police report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, May 19, 2020: – 9:07 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), firewood valued at $420 was stolen, East M 20, Ferry Township. – 1:34 p.m., (OCSO), domestic assault, no arrest, East Wilke Road, Greenwood Township. – 2:25 p.m., (OCSO), assault, no arrest, North 100th Avenue, Hart Township. –…
168th Avenue closed near Walkerville. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — “High water levels over the road” have forced the closure of 168th Avenue between Fox and Deer roads “until further notice,” according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County Press is available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who…
Lighthouses to remain closed in 2020; events cancelled. LUDINGTON — The Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association has made the decision to not open its lighthouse towers and cancel several events for the 2020 season, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Towers at Big Sable Point Lighthouse, Little Point Sable Point Lighthouse and Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse will remain closed. Several events…
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