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‘Saturated’ Longbridge Road to remain closed for months. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – Rising water levels on Pentwater Lake forced the closure of Longbridge Road between Monroe and Wayne roads, May 1, and road commission officials expect the road to remain closed for several months. “We closed the road for public safety and also to prevent the road from being destroyed while…
Road commission seeks support letters for bridge funds. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission HART – The Oceana County Road Commission is requesting letters of support from community members to send to state officials in the hopes of securing funding to repair county bridges. There are five separate locations, and separate letters are needed for each location. Locations include: – Greenwood Township – 194th Avenue Bridge…
Vaping dangers, Internet safety focus of parent forum Monday. #ShelbyPublicSchools SHELBY – A parent forum is scheduled for Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m. in the Shelby Middle School cafeteria to discuss the topics of Internet safety and the dangers of vaping. Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich from the Hart Post and Katie Jourdan from District Health Department #10…
Shelby entrepreneur wins competition. FREMONT – Tara Kelley, owner of The Bohemian Boutique in Shelby, won the first place prize of $4,000 in the inaugural Pitch North entrepreneurial competition Wednesday, May 8, at the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts. Kelley will be adding a “Suspended Coffees” shop to her boutique. Taking second place with a $2,500 prize was Hesperia’s Deanna…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 2, 2019: – 2:24 a.m., a 28-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Jefferson and State streets, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 11:32 a.m., larceny, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. –…
Five women vie for asparagus queen crown. HART – Five women, including Lori Beggs of Shelby; Crystal Hallack of Hart; Alysha Sullivan of Hart; Evelyn Vinke of Hart; and Sherry Waller of New Era, are vying for the asparagus queen crown. The queen and first runner-up will appear in the National Asparagus Festival’s Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 8,…
Shooting victim’s family devastated by loss. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS – Denita Buchanan is heartbroken over the death of her 32-year-old son, William “Billy” Buchanan, Jr., who was allegedly shot and killed by Cory Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township, April 16, at Beekman’s home on North US 31. Beekman, who is lodged in the Mason County Jail on…
Recent deaths, posted May 8, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Kenneth Emory Walsworth, 71, of Mears died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Marshall Bahr, Jr., 85, of Shelby, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Bradley Jay Jager, 68, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Don V. Pebbles, 77, of New Era died on…
Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A preliminary exam that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, in 79th District Court in the murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township has been adjourned until May 22. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears. Beekman, of…
#OceanaCountyCrime Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity. HART TOWNSHIP – A 43-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the ditch Friday, May 3, at 4:28 p.m., at Polk Road and 88th Avennue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig…
Juvenile couple apprehended following crime spree. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS – A 15-year-old Shelby girl and a 14-year-old Hesperia boy were apprehended by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Saturday night, May 4, after being on the run for a week, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The pair had cut off their tethers, which they were ordered to…
4-H bake sales Saturday The Oceana County 4-H Program will host a county-wide bake sale Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Youth participants will provide and sell items to raise money for 4-H’s biggest summer camp, Exploration Days. This camp provides a college-like experience at Michigan State University in June. All of the funds raised will go…
#MasonCountyCrime Musical instrument stolen during camper break-in NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – A musical instrument was stolen during breaking and entering of a locked camper in the 8000 block of East Parkton Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Adam Clement of the Hart post. The break-in was reported Sunday, May 5, at 8 p.m. It occurred some time between April 29…
Deer Road closed. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Road Commission has closed Deer Road to traffic Monday, May 6, for shoulder work in preparation for construction. The road will be reopened this evening when work crews leave. Hallack Contracting will close the road soon for crushing/shaping in preparation for paving. Local residents can access their homes. This story is…
Rothbury man dies following paraglider crash. #OceanaCountyNews BENONA TOWNSHIP – Terrence Dykstra, 63, of Rothbury died Saturday, May 4, as a result of injuries sustained after the paraglider he was operating crashed in a field on 56th Avenue about 1/4 mile north of Stony Lake Road about 10:42 a.m. Dykstra was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore…
Male subject suffers life-threatening injuries in paragliding crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – A male subject suffered life-threatening injuries Saturday, May 4, shortly before 11 a.m. when the paraglider he was operating crashed in a field on 56th Avenue north of Stony Lake Road. The male subject, who was the lone occupant of the aircraft, was transported…
#OceanaCountyCrime Stun gun found at motel. HART – A Vipertek-brand stun gun was found by staff at the Gateway Motel on Oceana Drive Friday, May 3, shortly after 11 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Oceana County sheriff’s deputies seized the weapon, and the case is under investigation. No other information was immediately available. Other recent police activity in…
Meth lab operation tops 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies Travis Michael Gale, 26, of 5178 W. Fox Rd., Mears, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab. Preliminary exam: May 13 at 3…
Firefighters battle pole barn fire at trucking company. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – Approximately 50 firefighters from seven departments battled a pole barn blaze at Herin Brothers, Inc., a trucking company just outside of Hesperia Friday morning, May 3. Hesperia Area Fire Department’s close proximity to the business located at 8121 E. M 20 played a significant role…
Recent births, reported May 3, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Spencer Ray-Lynn Cooke, the daughter of Roberta and Aric Cook of Hart, was born May 2, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. List of 2019 births.
78th District Court sentencings, May 2, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were recently sentenced in 78th District Court: Amanda Marie Zoulek, 31, of 411 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded “no contest” April 30 to disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 90 days discretionary…
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