By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Steve Brock, who has decades of experience in municipal management, was hired by the Pentwater Village Council as the village’s interim manager. Brock is filling in until the council finds a permanent replacement for Chris Brown who was fired without cause last March. Brock was most recently interim city manager last summer for Traverse…
OCEANA COUNTY — Spectrum announced the launch of Internet services to more than 200 homes and small businesses in previously unserved or underserved portions of Greenwood and Newfield townships. “Spectrum’s newly-constructed fiber optic network buildout in Oceana County is part of the company’s approximately $5 billion RDOF (Rural Digital Opportunity Fund) related investment in unserved rural communities, partly offset by…
Employment: Electrical Inspector Mason County is seeking an independent contractor to provide Electrical Inspection services. The contractor will be responsible for electrical inspections, plan review, and enforcement of electrical codes. This contractor must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with the public. A minimum of two years experience as a licensed journey worker or master electrician license…
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Johanson, 93, of Mears, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024, at her home. She was born July 29, 1930, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Ralph and Anastasia (Sullivan) Fisk. Peggy was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, class of 1948. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, boating, and she enjoyed her beautiful view of the lake from…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART TOWNSHIP — A fire destroyed a trailer at the Pines Mobile Home Park on 72nd Avenue Monday, June 3, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring Firefighters from Hart, Pentwater and Shelby-Benona departments were dispatched to the scene shortly before 11 a.m. “It started in the back bedroom, and it was an unknown source that…
Jean Edith Lowery 68, of Walkerville, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, at SKLD nursing home in Whitehall. Jean was born on June 15,1955 to Melvin and Edith (Joyce) (Rausch) Shattuck. She was the third of eight children. On April 26, 1975, Jean married her husband Eugene Donald Lowery. Jean went on to being a loving wife of 49 years…
Oceana County Administrator Tracy Byard is one of four candidates who is being interviewed by the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners to be hired as the new Leelanau County administrator. Byard and the other three candidates are scheduled for a second round of interviews next Monday, June 10, according to leelanauticker.com. Byard was hired in 2022 after Robert Sobie retired.…
WALKERVILLE — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 19-year-old Walkerville man who allegedly broke into the Walkerville KwikMart, at 330 E. Main St., and stole tobacco vapes, cigarettes and liquor early Saturday morning, June 1. Store employees noticed a window was broken upon arriving for their shift at 8 a.m. Deputies investigated the scene and developed a suspect, said Oceana…
BENONA TOWNSHIP — Buchanan Road from 18th Avenue to 32nd Avenue is closed for road maintenance beginning Monday, June 3, at 8 a.m. until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ___________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, June 1, 2024: 1:05 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 24-year-old Whitehall man was cited for operating without insurance, Maple Island Road, Village of Hesperia. Sunday, June 2, 2024: 1:01 a.m., (Oceana…
HART — The Oceana County Road Commission is hosting an open house Thursday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free food and kids’ games. There will be hotdogs, chips and lemonade while supplies last, along with a Kids’ Zone featuring games and activities. Attendees can meet the road commission crew, along with local police officers and firefighters.…
HART TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from Hart, Pentwater and Shelby-Benona departments were dispatched to a trailer fire at at Pines Mobile Home Park on 72nd Avenue Monday, June 3, shortly before 11 a.m. Just a few minutes later, Hart Area Fire Department was also dispatched to a vehicle fire at Oceana Auto on West Polk Road.
NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers’ Market kicks off the summer season Tuesday, June 11, from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church at 1820 Ray Ave. There are 25 vendors signed up so far, and the Smokin Dobroleles will entertain from 5-7 p.m. The Kids Power of Produce Club from 4-5 p.m.…
SHELBY — Phase I of a road maintenance project on Shelby Road from South 64th Avenue to US 31 — including both southbound US 31 on- and off-ramps — begins Monday, June 3, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The estimated completion date is June 21. Phase II of the project will close Shelby Road from US 31 to…
Bella Rose Corey, the daughter of Angie Wilson and Manuel Corey IV of Shelby, was born on Monday, May 27, 2024. Dario Te’von Walker-Peñaloza, the son of Zenia Peñaloza and Maurice Dwayne-Darnell Walker of Ludington, was born on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Help…
Employment: Mason County Rural Fire Authority Administrator The Mason County Rural Fire Authority was formed in 1995 and comprises of seven fire stations covering 13 townships, three villages, and one city. It covers approximately 400 square miles. The Authority has over 100 paid-on-call volunteers with over 36 response vehicles to serve approximately 14,000 residents. Full time position: $42,000 annual salary.…
Employment Opportunity: Clerical Position, Mason County Clerk’s Office Full Time The Mason County Clerk’s Office is seeking a qualified individual for a Full Time Court Clerical position, will train. Individuals applying for this position must be energetic, a team-player, willing to learn, have general clerical skills, strong computer and typing skills, extremely keen attention to detail, and be able to…
HART — Four women have been arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court for allegedly using methamphetamine in the Oceana County Jail. Corrections officers noticed “odd behavior” of the female inmates the evening of May 13, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. – Janet Mae-Fawn Hamilton, 26, of 5578 Skeels Rd., Holton allegedly shared the drug with…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on felony charges: – Erick John Roth, 45, of 2660 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia; a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and misdemeanors of indecent exposure and disorderly person — drunk. Preliminary exam: June 11 at 1 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Joseph Dayle Langley, 24, of 1185 E.…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 23, 2024: 12:51 p.m., medical assist, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 1:55 p.m., found property, 100 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 24, 2024: 3:15 p.m., vehicle crash, no injury, US 31 Expressway and Polk Road, City of Hart. Saturday, May…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The closure of a Newaygo County Road will create a detour through Oceana County. North Dickinson Avenue from 96th Avenue to 13 Mile Road is slated for closure Monday, June 3, at 8 a.m. until Wednesday, June 5, at 4 p.m. for road maintenance. The detour route will extend into Colfax Township on East Washington Road, North…
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