Stopping by the woods on a snowy afternoon. 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. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — When you embark…
78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Justin Darwin-Max Allen, 28, of 2304 186th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of methamphetamine possession and narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Feb.…
The Makers: Off the grid art. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, Press Correspondent HART — Kade Swenor plays harmonica in a bluegrass band, but that’s just the beginning of his artistic talent. He enjoys using found materials such as metal, rock, glass, and porcelain to create handmade knives and arrowheads. “My goal is to teach.…
Proposed legislation could help embattled village. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — For nearly a year, the feuding Hesperia Village Council has not been able to hold a meeting due to a lack of council members present. Michigan State Senator Jon Bumstead serves the 34th District, which includes Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon counties, and Hesperia is uniquely situated in both…
MSP report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020: – 6:02 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Maple Island Road near East Skeels Road, Greenwood Township. – 7:32 p.m., a 20-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for driving while license suspended and on an outstanding warrant, M 20 near…
Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 15, 16. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering a Free Fishing Weekend Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. A Recreation Passport will not be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during Free Fishing Weekend. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020: – 9:37 a.m., harassment, 300 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. – 12:58 p.m., retail fraud/trespassing, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 7 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020: –…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 6, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently by Judge Bradley G. Lambrix in 27th Circuit Court: – Benjamin Anthony Kittel, 25, of 1010 S. 42nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Nov. 25 of assault with a weapon and was sentenced Feb. 3, 2020 to one year in jail…
Optimists donate $1,000 to library. HESPERIA — The Shelby Optimist Club recently awarded the Hesperia Community Library a $1,000 donation that will be used to help fund the summer reading and Imagination Library programs. The national Imagination Library program founded by celebrity Dolly Parton helps develop reading skills for children under the age of 5. “Parents who are residents of…
New Dollar General store to open in Hart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A new Dollar General store will open on Polk Road just outside the Hart city limits and west of the US 31 expressway this spring. “We are excited to be under construction on a new Dollar General location in Hart, Michigan at 4940 West Polk…
Pirate News: The low down on beginning band. #PirateNews Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART — Every year a new group of sixth graders comes into the band program and enters into the world of music to experience lessons that they may keep for life. In…
78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 4, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jeremy Lynn Sanderson, 37, of 409 Church St., Hart, was found guilty Jan. 17 of driving while license not valid and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served and $375…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 4, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Shawn Edward Lopez-Fooshee, 22, of 2320 W. Baseline Rd., Shelby, was found guilty Nov. 4, 2019 of controlled substance delivery less than 50 grams and was sentenced Jan. 27, 2020 to 165 days in jail with…
Wyoming, Michigan man sent to jail for dealing Ketamine at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Wyoming, Michigan man was sentenced to nine months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 3, for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver ketamine. James Joseph Kline III, of 2606 Thornwood Ave., SW, was arrested by the…
Drunk driving arrests, crashes top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Jan. 31, 2020: – 2:57 p.m., (Michigan State Police), vehicle crash, no injuries, southbound US 31 near West Grant Road, Benona Township. – 3:02 p.m., (MSP), vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 near West Hayes Road, Shelby Township. – 4:11 p.m.,…
There’s no fish here! 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. By Mark Platt, MCP/OCP outdoors writer. Fishing, one of the many outdoor activities that span and can…
Pentwater, Hart schools closed Monday. Pentwater Public Schools and Hart Public Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, due to illness. Pentwater was also closed on Friday, Jan. 31. Pentwater Schools Superintendent Scott Karaptian said the additional day will give staff and students another 24 hours to recover from the high number of illnesses that have occurred and will…
The Land: Making applesauce at Peterson Farms, Inc. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Applesauce is one of the go-to foods for us parents. It is also one of the many products produced right here in west Michigan by Peterson Farms,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 1, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carl Alan Griffis, 67, of Ludington, died on Friday, January 31, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Connie Kay Alvesteffer, 72, of Hart, died on Friday, January 31, 2020. Vaughn Garrett Mead, 80, of Shelby died on Monday, January 20,…
Wayne State program provides local training for school psychologist students. West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, MCP Staff Writer. With the shortage of school psychologists in the State of Michigan making it harder to meet the educational and emotional needs of students, the West Shore Educational Service District (ESD)…
Hart Schools closed Monday. HART — Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt announced Friday afternoon that the school will be closed on Monday, Feb. 3, due to the high number illnesses at the school. “The last two weeks have been filled with higher than normal absences due to illness throughout our buildings,” Platt said. “We have been monitoring this situation…
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