Fruit tree research station planned in Weare Township. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A fruit tree research center in northern Oceana County is being planned by the newly formed West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. The 6,000 square feet facility, which…
Expect lane closures on Oceana Drive Monday. HART – Lane closures for bridge work are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oceana Drive over the Pentwater River between Lake Road and Main Street/Tyler Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent.
HPD busy with crashes. #OceanaCounty The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019: – 11:15 a.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 2:30 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 11:43 p.m., medical assist, 300 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019:…
Heroes welcome special visitor. #HartPoliceDepartment HART – The Hart Police Department recently had a visit from a young girl “whose passion to support public safety and our US military goes far beyond the regular norm,” states a press release from HPD. “Sawyer Hendrickson recently met with officers of the Hart Police Department and thanked each one for their service and…
Ed’s Orchard Market shoppers win nearly $1,000 in free groceries. HESPERIA – For the fourth year, Scott Rumsey, Owner of Ed’s Orchard Market, partnered with the Hesperia Athletic Boosters for a major fundraiser. Throughout the months of September and October, over 300 tickets were sold for an opportunity to win one of three timed shopping sprees. Three winners are chosen each…
Pickup truck slides down embankment, rolls over. #OceanaCountyNews HART TOWNSHIP – A 20-year-old Hart man received minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday, Nov. 13, shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Polk Road east of North 88th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 1996 Chevrolet GMT-400 pickup truck was westbound, “and the driver lost control of the…
‘ReThink’ event aimed at drawing workers back to Oceana. ROTHBURY – The Oceana County Economic Alliance will partner with Hello West Michigan and regional event sponsors to attract talent back to Oceana County through the hosting of the county’s first ReThink event Wednesday, Nov. 27. The event is part of ReThink West Michigan’s eighth annual evening of casual networking to…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 13 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Daniel T. Babinec, 68, of Pentwater and formerly of Shelby, died on Monday, November 11, 2019 Ida Pearl (Hale) VanDerZanden, 95, of Hart, died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Lucille Gladys Russell, 88, of Hart, died on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Robert Lee West, 50,…
Welding equipment reported stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A warrant is being sought in connection to a larceny that was reported in the 1600 block of North 136th Avenue Saturday, Nov. 9, at 12:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Items stolen include a mig welder valued at $1,600, a grinder valued at $100, a welding helmet valued…
Driver falls asleep at wheel, crashes on US 31. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A trip to the Little River Casino in Manistee turned unlucky when a 24-year-old Fruitport man fell asleep at the wheel on the return trip home and crashed the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe he was driving on southbound US 31 about a mile north of Park Road Sunday, Nov.…
Community Foundation awards $230,638 in scholarships. What is the driving force behind local scholarships that help area students afford and graduate from college? It’s the 40 scholarship funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, clubs and schools, held and managed by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC). Through 2019, these generous donors helped 158 area students avoid…
Mears woman suffers minor injuries when car, gas truck collide. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Mears woman suffered minor injuries after the car she was driving crashed into a Westgate gas truck on Oceana Drive about a mile south of Grant Road Monday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman’s 8-year-old…
Thief/thieves break into home, drink liquor. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP – A thief or thieves broke into a home in the 4500 block of South 132nd Avenue and drank several small bottles of liquor, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported Monday, Nov. 11, shortly before noon. The entrance door valued at $250 was damaged, Mast said. Nothing…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported. This list may be updated: Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce LEADS meeting. Ludington Optimist Club noon meeting. West Shore Family Support Schools: Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy Covenant Christian School Hart Public Schools Gateway to Success Academy Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District…
104 Tigers to visit the Big Apple. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools will send its Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band to New York City Wednesday, Nov. 20. The group of 104 Shelby students and 20 chaperones will board two passenger motor coaches at around 3:30 p.m. During the trip, there will be plenty of educational locations for the students,…
Coat giveaway Nov. 21. HART The Oceana County District Health Department #10 office will host a winter coat giveaway Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3-6 p.m. Both adult and child sized coats will be given away. There is a limited supply of coats, which will be available first come, first serve. Anyone in need of a winter coat is welcome to come. DHD…
20th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. SHELBY – The 20th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is set for Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club, at 788 Industrial Park Drive. All the traditional fixings of a Thanksgiving feast will be served – turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls, pie,…
‘It’s a great day to be an American, and it’s a great day to be a soldier.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Brigadier General Axel Johnson III delivered a powerful speech during the Veterans Day program at Shelby Middle School Monday, Nov. 11. Johnson, who worked as a local educator, gave the students an important history lesson. Several local…
Heavy snow, record cold temperatures expected this week. OCEANA COUNTY – Several counties, including Oceana, are expected to receive a significant amount of snow and record cold temperatures beginning early Monday morning, Nov. 11, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Some areas may see a foot of snow by Wednesday morning, Nov. 13. NWS issued a winter…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Nov. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Christine Ann Crain, 50, of 526 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 15 to embezzlement of a vulnerable adult $200-$1,000 and was sentenced Oct. 28 to one year suspended jail with credit…
78th District Court arraignments, Nov. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Philip Andrew Richiuso, 40, of 5661 Vine St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of common law fraud. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. –…
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