Oceana 4-H animal auctions go virtual in 2020. HART — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oceana County 4-H Market Livestock Committee and the 4-H Small Market Animal Association have elected to hold this year’s auctions virtually for the Oceana County Fair. “Both committees have had several discussions with the Oceana County Agricultural Society on plans for the virtual show…
DHD #10: Oceana COVID-19 cases ‘continue to climb.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) reports that cases “continue to climb in Oceana County due to outbreaks at some farms and businesses in the area.” “Many cases were initially asymptomatic (not showing symptoms) when they went to work, so they passed all screening efforts implemented…
County buildings re-open. HART — All Oceana County buildings are back open as of Monday, June 22, following an emergency closure due to a COVID-19 scare last Thursday. “Our plan was to reopen on Monday, and we did,” said Oceana County Administrator Robert Sobie. “Ramped-up cleaning and disinfecting occurred between the time we closed on Thursday and our reopening on…
Shelby State Bank promotions. SHELBY — Shelby State Bank has announced the promotion of four individuals following the June meeting of the SSB Board of Directors. Kayla Dennert was promoted to vice president/commercial lender. Dennert joined the bank in 2008 as a seasonal teller while in college and has worked her way through loan review, credit analyst and commercial loan…
Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Geneva Findlay, 93, of Hesperia died on Friday, March 13, 2020. A social distancing burial service is planned at West Hesperia Cemetery at 11 a.m. Wednesday June 24. Norma Gilbert, MD, 69, of Hart, died on Monday, June 8, 2020. Lyle (“Oscar”) Jackson, 90,…
Recent births, posted June 23, 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). Autumn Rose Winters, the daughter of Terri Steinberg and Steven Winters of Onekama, was born Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Jasmine Marie Ellsworth, the daughter of Katherine Outcalt and…
No midway at this year’s county fair. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 149th Annual Oceana County Fair is set for Aug. 24-29, but things will be a lot different due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Oceana County Agricultural Society has announced on the county fair website that there will not be a midway with carnival rides and games this…
UPDATE: The fireworks are canceled Heroes ensure Silver Lake fireworks blast off this year. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Since 1988, both visitors and locals alike look forward to the Thunder Over the Dunes fireworks display at Silver Lake for the Fourth of July. This year, however, many worried that the event wouldn’t go on due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Like so…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 43-year-old Kentwood woman was arrested for indecent exposure at the Lucky Lake Campground near US 31 Friday, June 19, around 9:30 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies were dispatched to the scene for a disturbance involving the woman allegedly running around the campground exposing herself, Mast said. Other police activity in Oceana County over…
It’s never too late to start something new. LUDINGTON — Aebok (pronounced A-bow) Morton has lived by this motto. And in this season of graduations, it’s never been truer. Morton, 50, of Ludington, recently earned her bachelor of science in nursing, an achievement marked less by graduation pomp and more by circumstance amid this global COVID-19 pandemic. “Nursing has always…
Sheriff’s office responds to 4 injury crashes at dunes. UPDATE: Sheriff Mast reported a fifth injury-causing crash over the weekend after this article was published. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to four separate crashes at the ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park over the weekend. An off-duty doctor resuscitated two men who were unresponsive…
Public Notice: Budget Meeting, Gateway to Success Academy. Please take notice that on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5 p.m. The Board of Education of Gateway to Success Academy will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2020-2021 Operational Budget. The Gateway to Success School board will meet electronically. Log in Link: https://zoom.us/j/93475302375 The Board may not…
Thief/thieves stealing flowers from cemetery. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A thief or thieves have been stealing flowers from graves at the Elbridge Township Cemetery over the last few weeks, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The flower arrangement in the above photo was stolen some time between Wednesday, June 17, after 5 p.m. and the morning of Thursday, June 18. “Flowers…
County buildings close due to COVID-19 scare. HART – Just 10 days after Oceana County buildings were re-opened to the public, they are forced to close again due to “one or more individuals” who were in the county buildings “exhibiting one or more symptoms related to COVID-19,” said Oceana County Administrator Robert Sobie. “Beginning at 4 p.m. today (June 18),…
Hart Sparks postponed. HART — The annual Fourth of July celebration in downtown Hart — normally held on July 2 — has been postponed to a later date in 2020, according to the Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team (HEART). A new date has not yet been announced. The organization posted the following announcement on its Facebook page Thursday, June 18:…
2 injured in semi/car crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two people were transported by Life EMS to an area hospital Thursday afternoon, June 18, following a car/semi crash at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Baseline Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Erin McGarry. A Freightliner semi truck, which was not hauling a trailer, collided with a Chevrolet Impala at…
HPD busy with crashes. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, June 4, 2020: – 9:14 a.m., larceny, 100 block of Apple Street, City of Hart. – 12:35 p.m., threats complaint, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. Friday, June 5, 2020: – 3:16 p.m., larceny, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. –…
Motorcycle stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 2005 gray and red FXDWGI Harley Davidson motorcycle valued at $4,000, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bike was reported stolen Tuesday, June 16, shortly after 6:30 p.m. from the 3300 block of South 140th Avenue. Other recent police activity in…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Karin Camille Bulger, 55, of 4083 N. Juniper Rd., Mears, was found guilty June 8 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for two days served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and…
Oceana COVID-19 update: 109 cases, 47 recoveries, 3 deaths. District Health Department #10’s latest COVID-19 data indicates that there are 109 positive COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, including three people who have died from the virus. However, 47 of the Oceana County coronavirus cases are listed as “recovered.” Neighboring counties’ statistics include: Newaygo County, 123 cases, 43 recoveries, 0 deaths;…
Toddler dies after being run over in driveway. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A toddler died Tuesday after being run over in a driveway in the 500 block of East Jackson Road. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast said deputies from his department, along with an officer from Shelby Police Department, were dispatched to Hackley Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Tuesday evening for a…
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