News alert: Semi truck crash on US 31

February 19, 2025

The highway is temporarily closed in the vicinity of the crash, and motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to northbound US 31 at mile marker 146 for a crash involving a semi truck Wednesday, Feb. 19, around 1:15 p.m. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured.

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News alert: 2-vehicle crash at Tyler Rd. and 116th Ave.

February 19, 2025

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash at Tyler Road and 116th Avenue Wednesday, Feb. 19, around 12:15 p.m. It was reported there was a 66-year-old woman with a head injury, according to dispatch information.

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February 19, 2025

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Recent death: Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater

February 19, 2025

  Harry Wallace Raymond, 102, of Hart, formerly of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Receive email alerts and recaps starting at $10 per month Thank you for reading…

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Case dismissed against man accused of wielding gun at bank 

February 18, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal case against a 39-year-old Hart man charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, carrying a concealed weapon and felony firearm was dismissed in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Feb. 18, after the alleged victim failed to show up for a court hearing. Kyle Jon Peters was accused of wielding a…

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Police news, published Feb. 18, 2025

February 18, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025: 9:29 a.m., a 41-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for driving while license revoked, 5300 block of East Harrison Road, Leavitt Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Tuesday,…

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Obituary: Marianne Glover, 98, of Hart, formerly of Brandenton, Fla.

February 18, 2025

Marianne A Glover, 98, of Hart, and formerly of Bradenton, Fla., sadly  passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by loving family.  She was born on Dec. 20, 1926 in Duisburg Hamborn, Germany to Josef Seitz and Katarina (Weckowski) Seitz. She was a warm, loving, hard working wife, mother and matriarch of six generations. She moved to America in…

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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

February 17, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Hart Public Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Walkerville Public Schools ___________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide you…

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A light at the end of the winter tunnel — lighthouse keepers announce 2025 calendar

February 17, 2025

LUDINGTON — The chill of winter will soon give way to brighter days ahead, and the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association has announced its 2025 calendar of events that take place during the warm months. The SPLKA invites lighthouse enthusiasts, families and all visitors to explore and celebrate the rich maritime history of Lake Michigan. SPLKA operates four iconic lighthouses…

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HPD news, published Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025: 11:34 a.m., mental health complaint, 100 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 1:12 p.m., family trouble, 500 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 1:49 p.m., fraud complaint,…

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Swihart promoted to sergeant

February 17, 2025

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently announced Deputy Jeremy Swihart earned his stripes and has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. “Sgt. Swihart has been with the sheriff’s office for 21 years,” states an announcement from the sheriff’s office. “He began his career working in the jail as a corrections deputy. He then went to West Shore…

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Obituary: Charles Floyd Smith, 90, of Pentwater

February 17, 2025

Charles Floyd Smith, also affectionately known as Chuck or Grandpa Chuck, passed away at the age of 90, on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Pentwater, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 29, 1934, in Flint, the son of Floyd Charles and Alta Mae (Covington) Smith. A love story that began in 1951, resulted in…

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Employment: Agriculture Technician

February 17, 2025

Employment: Agriculture Technician The Mason-Lake Conservation District is seeking an Agriculture Technician to provide technical expertise to agricultural clientele in the area, carry out the Michigan Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) and provide guidance on soil health and improvement techniques. This is a fast-paced job as part of a welcoming team in a beautiful area. This position is funded by…

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Recent births, published Feb. 17, 2025

February 17, 2025

The birth announcements are a presentation of West Shore Bank, providing service to Mason, Oceana, Manistee, Muskegon, Benzie, and Grand Traverse counties; www.westshorebank.com.  Victoria Lynn Rodriguez, the daughter of Jenna and Christian Rodriguez of Oceana County, was born on Friday, February 14, 2025. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births  …

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

February 16, 2025

The following are closings and cancellations for Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Please check the list for updates. Schools Covenant Christian School, Ludington Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School (virtual learning day) Ludington Area School District Mason County Eastern Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Oceana Christian School in Hart Shelby Public Schools Trinity Lutheran School, Manistee West Shore Community College…

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Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday

February 16, 2025

UDPATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 A.M. TUESDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Sub zero wind chills are also expected by Monday morning. The advisory includes…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Cody Allen Lohman, 28, of Holton pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to two felony counts of carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Feb. 10 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $726…

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‘Round 2’ of winter weather expected to hit late tonight

February 14, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — After digging out from a winter storm Thursday, Feb. 13, that resulted in all Oceana County schools closing, another round of wintry weather is expected to hit west Michigan beginning late Friday night Feb. 14. Oceana County, along with portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan, is under a winter weather advisory issued by…

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Obituary: Linda Kay McLouth, 87, of Hart

February 14, 2025

On Friday February 7, 2025, Linda Kay McLouth, 87, of Hart, joined her beloved husband, Clem, in Heaven on his birthday.  She was born September 7, 1937, in Mason, Michigan daughter of Lyle and Evelyn (Diehl) Tompkins. Linda grew up in Oceana County and attended Hart Public Schools, graduating from Hart High School in 1956.  During her senior year, Linda…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Terry Clyde Sherman, 34, of Warren, Michigan; two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. Preliminary exam: March 4 at 1 p.m. – Jesus Arnoldo Arellano, Jr., 32, of Hart; one count of possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and one…

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79th District Court sentences, published Feb. 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: David Alan Worth, 40, of Mears, pleaded guilty Dec. 3 to second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Feb. 11 to five days in jail with credit for five days served; six months probation; Alcoholics Anonymous twice a week; and $1,055 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable…

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