78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Misdemeanors – Cristy Ann Pider, 37, of 312 Johnson St., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); operating while intoxicated (OWI), unlawful license plate and operating without insurance. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Pretrial: Jan. 9 at 10:15 a.m. –…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department:: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019: – 12:11 a.m., harassment, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 11:52 a.m., medical assist, 40 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. – 5:41 p.m., truancy, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019: – 2:21…
Meth, cocaine arrests on Christmas Eve. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Dec. 23, 2019: – 2:05 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, West Wilke Road, Grant Township. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019: – 1:26 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 28-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for methamphetamine possession and on a felony warrant, Maple…
Recent births, reported Dec. 26, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ensley Jane Farquhar, the daughter of Crystal and Jolyn Farquhar of Hart, was born December 24, 2019. List of 2019 births.
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 26, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death hasbeen reported to OCP: Alta Marie Drum, 83, of Hart, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Robert ‘Bob’ Cooper, 80, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Robert A. Dunn, 93, of Montague, died on Sunday December 22, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
Through the darkness there is light: The Christmas Story By Pastor Todd Bush, Mason County Reformed Church. A couple thousand years ago, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed that “the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Isaiah was speaking to the Jewish people of…
Man allegedly throws gasoline on girlfriend, threatens to burn her. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY — A 31-year-old Shelby man allegedly threw gasoline on his girlfriend and threatened to burn her Sunday, Dec. 22, shortly before 6:30 a.m. in a residence on South Harvey Street. The man faces charges of felonious assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. “We are searching for a place to lodge…
Police officers deliver Christmas cheer to local children. #RoysKids OCEANA COUNTY — Over 200 Oceana County children in need received Christmas gifts from local law enforcement officers Saturday, Dec. 21, thanks to the Roy’s Kids program. The charitable program was launched in 1994 by Roy Strait, who is the New Era police chief and a retired Oceana County sheriff’s deputy.…
Larceny investigation tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019: – 5:25 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a Campbell welder valued at $200 and a Badlands wrench valued at $400, 700 block of North 176th Avenue, Leavitt Township. – 3:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 20-year-old Muskegon man was…
Sen. Bumstead reflects on 2019. By Sen. Jon Bumstead, R, Newaygo. 34th Senate District We are nearing the end of my first term representing you in the Michigan Senate and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I remain thankful that you placed your trust in me to represent you in our state Capitol. As we prepare to take some…
New senior center is a gift for the entire community. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — The community unwrapped a gigantic Christmas present this week when the Oceana County Council on Aging moved into its dazzling new senior center on Tyler Road just outside the city limits. “We are ecstatic and so grateful that our vision for this…
Pentwater Service Club’s beautification project celebrates 50th anniversary. PENTWATER – The Pentwater Service Club announced that its members will build a raised bed community garden in the village as a gift to the community to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary on Jan. 9, 2020. The raised bed gardens project was one of 14 projects the club considered for its 50th…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019: – 3:09 a.m., medical assist, 40 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. – 7:06 p.m., traffic hazard, State and Wigton streets, City of Hart. – 8:36 p.m., alarm, 5000 block of Polk Road, Golden Township. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019: – 11:32 a.m.,…
A Christmas golf story. By Fred Inglis, Contributing Writer. SHELBY — Christmas came one week early Wednesday night, Dec. 18, when members of Oceana Golf Club voted overwhelmingly 117-1 to sell the non-profit public course to Oceana County native Jason Wenk. The 1998 Shelby High School graduate agreed to pay $391,500 for 90 percent ownership under his Oceana Family Holdings,…
West Michigan Conference ADs vote to expand league. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The athletic directors of the West Michigan Conference recently voted unanimously for conference expansion with the possibility of creating a two-tiered league consisting of class B and class C divisions. Mason County Central Athletic Director Tim Genson said the move is something he has been working on for…
Porch piracy in Walkerville. #OceanaCountyCrime WALKERVILLE — Items that were delivered to a home on East Laurel Street were reported stolen to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, Dec. 18, shortly after 1 p.m. A description of the stolen items is not immediately available, because the “porch piracy” case is under investigation, said Lt. Shane Hasty. The following is other…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death hasbeen reported to OCP: Bonnie Jean Bickel, 89, of Hart, died on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Donna Jean (Birkman) Vander Zanden, 84, of Chicago, formerly of Weare, died on Monday, December 9, 2019. Brian James Martin, 70, of Montague, died on Thursday, December 12, 2019. Charles E. “Chuck” Chase,…
Farm to Fork Gala brings farmers and community members together. #TheLand is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — What safety protocols go into producing milk? What impact have trade tariffs had on local farmers? What career opportunities are there locally for agriculture?…
Sheriff’s Office holding vehicle auction. Public Notice: The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is currently holding an online auction of abandoned vehicles. The vehicles may be viewed here. The auction will end on Jan. 3, 2020. All vehicles are sold as is and all bids are binding offers to purchase. Do not contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, nor the custodian,…
Crystal Valley Care Fund receives $1,000 from MOM Board of Realtors. The Manistee Oceana Mason County Board of Realtors presented Judy Kokx with the Crystal Valley Care Fund a check for $1,000. Representing the MOM Board of Realtors are Katie Arnouts, 2019 board president (at left) and Crystal Hallack, Oceana County director (at right).
Ridge Road closed due to culvert replacements. Ridge Road between Jackson and Lake roads in Golden and Pentwater townships is closed due to two culvert failures, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Work began Tuesday, Dec. 17, at 8 a.m., and it is expected to be completed by Thursday, Dec. 19, at 3:30 p.m. “These culvert replacements are quite…
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