Hart man dies in UP snowmobile crash. WHITEFISH TOWNSHIP, Michigan — A 28-year-old Hart man died in a snowmobile crash in the Upper Peninsula’s Chippewa County Tuesday, Feb. 25, shortly before 1 p.m., according to UP news reports. Michigan State Police troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were dispatched to the crash on Trail #452. Preliminary investigation revealed Zackary…
Seasonal weight and speed restrictions on roads begin Monday. HART – In an effort to protect the roads from damage by heavy trucks, the Oceana County Road Commission is imposing seasonal weight and speed restrictions on county roads beginning Monday, March 2, at 6 a.m. The restrictions will be imposed on all roads except for those listed as “all-season.” Maps…
Police investigate sports poster scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Local police are warning business owners to be on the look out for a 69-year-old Spring Lake man who is making his rounds to local businesses claiming that he is selling sports posters, said Det. Rich Parmer with the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Gregory Allen Jackson has visited several…
Shelby High School hosts band festival March 3, 4. SHELBY — The Shelby bands recently performed their pre-festival concerts, Feb. 17, in preparation for their festival performances. Both the High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble and the Middle School Cadet Band performed three pieces. These pieces will be graded by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) judges, and the bands…
Shelby State Bank announces promotions. SHELBY — Several officers at Shelby State Bank have recently been promoted. Shelby State Bank has offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, Newaygo and Muskegon counties. Ken Adamski, promoted to senior vice president and senior lender. Adamski has been with Shelby State Bank since September 2018 and has over 23 years in credit and lending experience,…
Shelby native nets 1,000 career points for Spring Arbor University. SPRING ARBOR – Shelby native Jeff Beckman, who is a senior forward on Spring Arbor University Men’s Basketball Team, recently netted 1,000 career points for the Cougars. Beckman became the 48th player in program history to hit the 1,000-point milestone. He is also one of only nine players in the…
Man sentenced for receiving stolen DNR snowmobile. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 38-year-old Fremont man was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served along with 10 months probation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 24, in connection to the theft of a Department of Natural Resources snowmobile last May. Peter John Terveer,…
Contractor who stiffed customers will have to pay back $9,700. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 42-year-old Lowell, Michigan man pleaded “no contest” to common law fraud in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 24, for receiving a $9,700 payment to build to a pole barn for customers in Claybanks Township but then never showed up to do the…
Peterson Farms to begin processing for one of nation’s largest tart cherry juice makers. Peterson Farms, Inc. has entered into an agreement with one of the nation’s largest producers of tart cherry juice. The company announced it will process Cheribundi juice beginning this spring. “Peterson Farms has been processing Montmorency tart cherries for over 35 years and has established relationships…
Weekend police news. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 21, 2020: – 7:53 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, North 72nd Avenue, Weare Township. – 8:15 a.m., (OCSO), a 59-year-old Hart man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), West Polk Road, Crystal Township. – 10:30 a.m., (OCSO), a 31-year-old Mears…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020: – 10:03 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. – 11:55 a.m., found property, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 2:30 p.m., civil matter, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. – 3:34 p.m., larceny, 300…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 24, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harold Clifford Hall, 92, of Hart, died on Monday, February 17, 2020. Julia Ann (Judy Ward) Payne, 81, of New Era died on Monday, February 17, 2020. Norma E. Lambrix, 85, of New Era, died on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Floyd N. Fox, 101, of…
The Makers: Creating natural alternatives. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, Press Correspondent PENTWATER — Sarah Visscher started her path to natural health by making her own elderberry syrup as a cold and flu preventive. Friends asked to purchase the syrup which motivated her to start a Facebook page and expand to more products. To…
Mild winter makes for lackluster ice fishing season. Watson Country Outdoor Report. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. 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. HESPERIA — Mild weather this season…
Felony theft charges top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – David John Mack, 45, of 553 S. Maple Island Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. Mack is…
Recent births, posted Feb. 21, 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). Hudson Robert Bernard Gurzynski, the son of Sarah and Kyle Gurzynski of Ludington, was born Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Chloe Meatrix Tracy D. Thomas, the daughter of…
Mental Health Matters: Integrating mental and physical health care By Alan Neushwander, West Michigan CMH For decades, health care was looked at as treating a person from the neck down. West Michigan Community Mental Health (WMCMH) realizes the importance of a whole-person approach to health care, treating patients from their head to their toes. When WMCMH received federal designation as…
Pentwater Service Club delivers over 50 bushels of food. PENTWATER — As part of its 50th celebration, the Pentwater Service Club (PSC) delivered 27 bushel baskets of food and enough cash to buy at least 24 more to the Pentwater Community Food Bank, a ministry of the First Baptist Church of Pentwater. “What a great way for the PSC to…
Vietnam wall coming to Hart in July. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A Vietnam traveling memorial wall is scheduled to make a stop at the Oceana County Fairgrounds July 8-12, according to Oceana County Department of Veterans Affairs Community Relations Representative Gina Mead. The wall is 80 percent the size of the national monument in Washington DC, Mead said,…
Trailer stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020: – 9:07 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 16-foot flatbed trailer with black fenders and tandem axels was stolen, North 108th Avenue, Hart Township. The trailer is valued at $2,000. – 7:07 p.m., (OCSO), assault, South First Street, Village of New Era. – 8:54…
Career Compass program gives students direction to succeed. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — High school juniors at both Hart and Shelby high schools participating in the Career Compass Mentor Program are receiving valuable lessons from local professionals in the community. The program includes 28 mentors from four participating businesses — Shelby State Bank, Gray & Company, Peterson Farms, Inc.…
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