Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity.

January 28, 2019

Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity. The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Jan. 25, 2019: 12:05 p.m., a 55-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Michigan Avenue near Wesco, Village of Rothbury. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019: 1 a.m., car/deer crash, Lever Road and 120th Avenue, Elbridge Township. 11:30 p.m.,…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

January 27, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 28, 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 Covenant Christian School District #10 Health Department Flipstar Gymnastics, Ludington Fountain Head Start Gateway…

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Travel conditions ‘dangerous to impossible’ Monday with winter storm.

January 27, 2019

Travel conditions ‘dangerous to impossible’ Monday with winter storm. OCEANA COUNTY – A winter storm is expected to bring subzero temperatures and up to one foot of snow beginning early Monday morning, Jan. 28. The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning Monday from 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo,…

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WSCC fall semester dean’s list.

January 27, 2019
WSCC fall semester dean’s list.

WSCC fall semester dean’s list. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible when their accumulating…

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Winter storm warning issued

January 27, 2019

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28. Beginning early Monday morning temperatures may range from 15 to 20 below zero with 8 to 12 inches of snow possible.

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HPD report, posted Jan. 25, 2019.

January 25, 2019

HPD report, posted Jan. 25, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019: – 12:47 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 2:45 p.m., illegal dumping, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 3:20 p.m., disorderly conduct, West Main and Water streets, City of…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 25, 2019

January 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 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. Walkerville Public Schools Pentwater Public Schools Hart Public Schools Oceana Christian School West Shore Educational Service District (including…

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Police investigate string of cottage break-ins.

January 24, 2019

Police investigate string of cottage break-ins. #OceanaCountyCrime CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of cottage break-ins that occurred in the 8200 block of South Scenic Drive in Stony Lake Wednesday morning, Jan. 23. Central Dispatch received an alarm call from one of the cottages at 4 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. When…

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Recent births, reported Jan. 24, 2019.

January 24, 2019

Recent births, reported Jan. 24, 2019. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Aidan Wayne Tacey, the son of Laura Roberts and Philip Tacey of Pentwater, was born Jan. 17, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. List of 2019 births.

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Closings and cancelations, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

January 23, 2019

Closings and cancelations, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019.  This list may be updated. Please do not comment with a cancelation. Email us at editor@mediagroup31.com. You must represent the entity that is closing in an official capacity. West Shore Community College Humankind Series’ panel discussion (Crossing Borders: Carrying Home Traditions) scheduled for tonight at the Oceana County Service Building in Hart, has been…

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Marijuana grow lights stolen during break-in.

January 22, 2019

Marijuana grow lights stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at a residence in the 7600 block of South Michigan Avenue Saturday, Jan. 20, in which two marijuana grow lights were stolen, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported at 2:38 a.m. One of the lights is valued at…

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Village suggests running water to prevent frozen pipes.

January 21, 2019

Village suggests running water to prevent frozen pipes. #ShelbyVillage SHELBY – The Village of Shelby is encouraging residents to run water from their faucets to prevent pipes from freezing in their homes. “With these extremely cold temperatures, you may want to consider letting your water run if you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past,” states a post…

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Near family providing three generations of public service.

January 21, 2019

Near family providing three generations of public service. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Andy Near grew up watching his dad, Ken Near, routinely attend Shelby Township Board meetings. Andy – following in his father’s footsteps – serves as a Shelby Village Council trustee. Now, a third-generation Near family member begins her tenure in public service as Andy’s 26-year-old daughter…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 2019

January 21, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 21, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Susan Louise Funderburg, 63, of Walkerville, died on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Janet L. Ward, 76, of Shelby, died on Monday, January 14, 2019. Robert C. “Bob” Erickson, 90, of Shelby, died on Friday, January 18, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…

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Huizenga to hold coffee hour in Hart Monday.

January 20, 2019
Huizenga to hold coffee hour in Hart Monday.

Huizenga to hold coffee hours in Hart Monday. HART — Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) will hold a coffee hour with constituents Monday, Jan. 21 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant, 12 S. State St. Huizenga represents Michigan’s 2nd congressional district, which includes Oceana County.

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

January 20, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 This list may be updated. Hart Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools Oceana Christian School West Shore Educational Service District (including ESD)

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019.

January 20, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ray Curtis Hamilton, 35, of 1757 Smith St., Muskegon, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; and $1,180 in fines, costs…

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Garage fire causes minimal damage.

January 18, 2019

Garage fire causes minimal damage. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – A garage located at the corner of Ray Avenue and Second Street received minor damage from a fire Friday evening, Jan. 18. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona and Grant Township departments swiftly extinguished the blaze. The garage, owned by Tom Malda, is insured. Malda, who lives across the street…

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