School, Peterson Farms join forces to open daycare center. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby school district and Peterson Farms, Inc. have joined forces to open a child daycare center in the former Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Oceana Drive. Located just 400 feet north of the Peterson campus, the site is ideal for Oceana County’s…
Community rallies together to get school new playground. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The playground at Shelby Public Schools’ Thomas Read Elementary has been in dire need of replacement for many years, and thanks to an aggressive community campaign the ‘Little Tigers’ will get a new playground soon. Caleb Coulter, owner of American Apple in New Era, came…
DNR officer from Rothbury has made 4 life-saving rescues in 7 years. #MichiganDNR Michigan Conservation Officer Jeff Ginn has made four heroic life-saving rescues in the last seven years. Ginn’s actions last year to resuscitate a man in a Newaygo motel were recognized with a Department of Natural Resources Life-Saving Award – his fourth such honor. Ginn, a Rothbury native,…
‘Pasta for Paws’ Nov. 7. #LASSI PENTWATER – Are you ready for a tasty dinner out; a chance to win some really nice prizes; and a great way to show your support for Oceana County’s often-forgotten companion animals? Then join your friends and neighbors at the Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. (LASSI) “Pasta for Paws” Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6-9…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Clara B. Lozen, 99, of Hart, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Ellen M O’Connell, 99, of Montague, died on Monday, October 14, 2019. Raymond Robert Hale, 68, of Hart, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Janet Sue (Lipski) Grant, 88, formerly of Hart, died…
Burning Bush Road closed due to failed culvert. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Burning Bush Road off 66th Avenue/Buchanan Road to Log Road is closed Tuesday, Oct. 22, due to a failed culvert, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. “It’s a very deep hole taking up over half of the road,” said…
HHS Drama Club to present ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ #HartHighSchoolDramaClub HART – The popular classic tale of “The Wizard of Oz” comes to life on the stage of the Hart Middle School Auditorium presented by the Hart High School Drama Club the weekend of Nov. 22-24. “Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, this musical is perfect for…
MSP busy with crashes. #OceanaCounty The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, Oct. 21, 2019: – 9:04 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Winston Road, Grant Township. – 4:15 p.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 and Shelby Road, Shelby Township. – 11:40 p.m., one-vehicle crash, minor…
Marijuana theft, drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019: – 5:36 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), methamphetamine possession, South 184th Avenue, Greenwood Township. Warrants pending for two suspects. Friday, Oct. 18, 2019: – 1:23 a.m., (OCSO), violation of conservation laws, West Arthur Road, Claybanks Township. – 10:47…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 18, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., 32, of 69 S. 56th Ave., Mears, was found guilty Oct. 7 of operating with a forged/altered/false license and unlawful license plate and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019: – 8:20 p.m., animal complaint, Hart and Johnson streets, City of Hart. – 8:30 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 8:45 p.m., reckless driving, Polk Road and US 31, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 11, 2019: –…
Trooper arraigned on drunk driving charge. #OceanaCounty HART – The 26-year-old Michigan State Police trooper who was arrested for operating while intoxicated Oct. 6 was arraigned in 78th District Court. Conner Ray Crutchfield of Pentwater remains employed at the Hart post, but is currently not on road patrol, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. He is currently handling “administrative duties,” he said.…
Fall Cleanup Day. SHELBY – Fall Cleanup Day for Shelby village and township residents is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shelby Village Rail Trail pavilion parking lot. Get rid of the junk before the snow falls. Items accepted include: old appliances, lawn mowers, sheet metal, metal barrels (open on one end), aluminum…
Tractor Supply to open in former Shopko building. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A Tractor Supply store will open in the former Shopko building on Comfort Drive this spring, bringing approximately 15 jobs to the area. “At this time, I can confirm that a Tractor Supply store will be opening in Hart spring 2020,” stated Niki Giacchina, project…
3 crossbows stolen from vehicle. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – Three crossbows were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on South Apple Street, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The crime was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, Oct. 17, at 5:35 a.m. Stolen were a Centerpoint 380 Whisper, a Centerpoint Sniper and a Barnett crossbow with a total value…
Meth possession tops 78th District Court arraignments, Oct. 17, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Frederick Leo Whitehead, Jr., 49, of 2684 E. Garfield Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Rothbury woman arrested for prostitution. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY – A 34-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 16, shortly after 4 p.m. on West Winston Road on a warrant issued by the Traverse City Police Department for prostitution, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019: – 10 a.m., (Michigan State…
Road commission working with EGLE to re-open Longbridge Road. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – Longbridge Road has been closed for nearly six months due to flooding caused by record high water levels, and local officials are working with state experts on a solution to get the road back open. However, residents impacted by the closure are not optimistic that the road will…
Change a child’s story – become a CASA. #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates HART – Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oceana, a program of The Fountain Hill Center, is seeking volunteers. CASAs are trained volunteers appointed by the judge to represent the best interest of abused and neglected children. The CASA volunteer visits with the child regularly; researches the background of the child;…
Road commission reminds residents to secure mailboxes. HART – Before winter takes hold and snow plows hit the roads, the Oceana County Road Commission asks residents to prepare by shaking their mailboxes this month. “A mailbox is the only object allowed by law that homeowners can place in the road right-of-way. The location and construction of mailboxes must conform to…
Oceana Hispanic Center restructures. HART – The Oceana Hispanic Center has announced that it is restructuring its operations and seeking ways of meeting the needs of Hispanic residents of this area, according to a press release recently issued by the center. “The center has been primarily dependent on donations from individuals and businesses to maintain the services it provides, and…
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