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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Governor says it’s unlikely schools will reopen this year. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, in a radio interview today, said that it is unlikely that Michigan K-12 schools will reopen this school year. Whitmer spoke on WWJ Newsradio and said classrooms should stay closed while the number of COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Michigan. Initially, Whitmer set April 6 as…
Community Updates, posted March 27, 2020. This list is being posted daily on Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. It may be updated frequently throughout the day. It includes community organizations and MCP/OCP advertisers. PLEASE DO NOT POST A CLOSING, CANCELLATION, OR UPDATE IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IT WILL BE REMOVED. If your organization has a closing, cancellation, or…
Health department policy protects COVID-19 patients’ privacy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In order to protect patients’ privacy, District Health Department #10 does not release specific information about COVID-19 patients, such as the person’s age, gender or town of residence, said DHD#10 Public Information Officer Jeannine Taylor. “We are not providing information about a specific person — we are…
Pentwater school employee tests positive for COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor PENTWATER — A Pentwater Public School employee has tested positive for COVID-19, said Superintendent/Principal Scott Karaptian. The employee “wasn’t feeling well” and went to work March 12 and 13 at the school. The person, whose age and gender are not being released, was never hospitalized, Karaptian said. The person was…
Hospital issues COVID-19 testing guidelines. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Editor’s Note: There have been many questions from the community about the local COVID-19 response and testing procedures at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Many social media comments are speculations or second-hand information, many filled with mis-information. MCP reached out to SHLH, the experts, for the facts of the situation, which can…
First COVID-19 death in DHD #10 region. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) announced the first COVID-19 death in the district’s 10-county jurisdiction Thursday, March 26. The individual from Mecosta County was an 82-year-old man who was admitted to Spectrum Health in Big Rapids Wednesday, March 25. “We wish to express our heartfelt sympathies to the family who lost their loved…
First confirmed COVID-19 case in Oceana County. District Health Department #10 reported the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in an Oceana County resident Thursday, March 26. “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 from the health department. COVID-19 cases in the 10-county…
Farmers, food works, inspectors continue critical work. LUDINGTON — Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell today reminded Michiganders that most components of the food and agriculture sector are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure and remain open and operating under Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order that took effect at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday,…
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