PPD hosts meetings about marijuana Thursday.

February 27, 2019

PPD hosts meetings about marijuana Thursday. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department is hosting two presentations Thursday, Feb. 28, targeting business owners and landlords in the Pentwater area about the legalization of recreational marijuana. “December 6, 2018, the possession of recreational marijuana became legal in Michigan,” states a post on PPD’s Facebook page. “As operators of local bars, restaurants,…

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Winter weather advisory: 2 to 5 inches of snow possible

February 26, 2019

Winter weather advisory: 2 to 5 inches of snow possible Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The heaviest snow is expected during the early to mid-morning hours of Wednesday. The area of heaviest snowfall will be near US 10 with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.…

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Students explore colleges, careers.

February 26, 2019

Students explore colleges, careers. #OceanaCAN! By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Hundreds of local high school juniors explored different career opportunities during the Fourth Annual Oceana County College and Career Fair Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Shelby High School gym. The gym was divided in half with career opportunities on one side and colleges on the other side. Students learned…

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Pickup truck rear ends garbage truck.

February 26, 2019

Pickup truck rear ends garbage truck. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – A 32-year-old White Cloud man received a traffic ticket after rear-ending a garbage truck with his pickup truck Tuesday, Feb. 26, shortly after 11 a.m. on 192nd Avenue near Baker Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. No one was injured in the crash. The driver of the…

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Police busy with crashes on slick roads.

February 26, 2019

Police busy with crashes on slick roads. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Feb. 22, 2019: -6:32 p.m., a 25-year-old New Era man was arrested for domestic violence, 5000 block of South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019: – 4 p.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31…

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Asparagus Day March 14.

February 26, 2019

Asparagus Day March 14. #OceanaCountyAsparagusDay NEW ERA – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 14, at the New Era Reformed Church, 4775 First St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop brings together MSU researchers and industry representatives from inside and…

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Ravenna woman faces jail for meth deal.

February 25, 2019

Ravenna woman faces jail for meth deal. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 31-year-old Ravenna woman faces six months in jail after after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 25, to methamphetamine delivery. Ashley Renae Pulsipher, of 3223 Sullivan Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team after she sold one gram…

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Shelby man faces deportation for sexually assaulting girl, 10.

February 25, 2019

Shelby man faces deportation for sexually assaulting girl, 10. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 34-year-old Shelby man who pleaded “no contest” to second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old – will be deported to Mexico for his conviction. Ciro Dealmonte, of 331 W. 6th St., faces serving one year in the Oceana County…

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Cockfighting ring leader sentenced to jail.

February 25, 2019

Cockfighting ring leader sentenced to jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WARNING: SOME PHOTOS MAY BE CONSIDERED GRAPHIC. HART — A 37-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 10 months in jail Monday, Feb. 25, in 27th Circuit Court for a felony conviction of animals – fighting – in connection to a cockfighting ring that was raided by police last June…

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Basketball coach sent to prison for sexually assaulting two players.

February 25, 2019

Basketball coach sent to prison for sexually assaulting two players. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 36-year-old former high school basketball coach received a three to 15 year prison term Monday, Feb. 25, in 27th Circuit Court for sexually assaulting two female players who were 13 years old at the time. Russell Douglas Swihart, of 5755 N. 192nd…

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Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect.

February 24, 2019

Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A blizzard warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph with wind chills below zero. The lakeshore is also under a flood advisory…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019

February 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb 24, 2019

February 24, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Feb 24, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William Anderson, 82, of Montague, died on Thursday, Febrauary 21, 2019. Michael A. “Monkey” Parsons, 32, of Hart, died on Friday, February 15, 2019. Timothy J. Mangold, 54, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Jean C. Koehler, 95, of Montague, died on Tuesday, February…

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Pentwater Lake Association meeting, March 11.

February 24, 2019

Pentwater Lake Association meeting, March 11. PENTWATER — The next meeting of the Pentwater Lake Association board of directors will be on Monday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Centenary Methodist Church at 82 N. Hancock St.. The public is invited to attend  – enter on the Hancock Street hall entrance. Membership in the Pentwater Lake Association is open to…

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24 hour blizzard warning begins Sunday morning.

February 23, 2019

24 hour blizzard warning begins Sunday morning. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning from 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 to 7 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Rain and thunder possible this…

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High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday.

February 22, 2019

High winds, falling temperatures expected Sunday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter storm watch has been issued beginning Sunday morning through late Sunday night. High winds are forecasted to combine with occasional snow and falling temperatures. Westerly winds could gust over 60 mph. Blowing snow could cause significant reductions to visibility at times. Accumulations of up to 2 inches…

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Law enforcement, health officials warn parents, students about vaping.

February 22, 2019

Law enforcement, health officials warn parents, students about vaping. #MichiganStatePolice #HartPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Students and parents learned about the dangers of the latest craze of vaping during a presentation by law enforcement and health officials Thursday evening, Feb. 21, in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. Speakers were Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department, Michigan State…

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78th District Court arraignments, sentencings.

February 22, 2019

78th District Court arraignments, sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following are recent court proceedings in 78th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – William Earl Tarrant, 20, of 508 Griswold St., Hart, was arrested by the Hart Police Department for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Preliminary exam: March 11 at 3 p.m. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance.…

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