Flooding? Who do you call? By Michelle Martin, Oceana County Drain Commissioner. HART – Last week, many residents were faced with a lot of water – a lot of water very quickly. The most common phrase heard during the reports of flooding was, “We have never had water like this before.” The spring melt this year was unique, in the…
Scouts learn valuable lesson about US flag. HART – Hart Boy Scout Troop 1155 and Cub Scout Pack 4146 conducted a flag ceremony Monday evening, March 18, at Spitler Elementary School. “The scouts discussed the history of the American flag; the proper ways to show respect for the flag and display it; how to fold the flag along with the…
HHS students explore careers with local professionals. #HartPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Hart High School students spent the morning Wednesday, March 20, exploring various careers during the school’s inaugural Career Day. Local professionals visited classrooms, providing presentations about careers and positions including 911 emergency dispatcher; marine recruiter; social worker; veterinary technician; independent business owner; business employee; criminal justice;…
Pickup truck crashes on US 31 after driver has seizure. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP –– A 37-year-old Muskegon man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near Pentwater Saturday, March 16, shortly after 5 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man told…
Assault arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County: Friday, March 15, 2019: 2:56 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 67-year-old homeless man was arrested for retail fraud and disorderly person after allegedly trying to steal fishing lures from the Hesperia Sport Shop, Village of Hesperia. 9:09 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Fremont man was arrested…
Oceana entrepreneurs invited to competition. FREMONT – Residents from Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties are invited to an entrepreneurial pitch competition, May 8, with a chance to win cash prizes. Pitch North will provide a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with a chance at winning over $9,000 in cash and prizes. “Entrepreneurship…
$10,000 nearly lost in scam. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which a resident almost lost $10,000. “We recently had a resident receive a call indicating that their loved one was in jail and was asking for money,” states a post Tuesday, March 19, the OCSO Facebook page. “An amount…
Community foundation moves into Pentwater office. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty PENTWATER — Following several years of significant growth, the Community Foundation for Oceana County recently relocated to a larger space within Shelby State Bank’s Pentwater Branch. Prior to the move, the organization was located within the bank’s Shelby branch. The new space will accommodate additional staff to bolster the work of the organization…
Recent deaths, posted March 19, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Newell Ware Wright, 93, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2019. Daniel F. Babinec, 94, of Shelby died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2018 deaths.
MSP weekend report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, March 15, 2019: 6:10 p.m., stolen mail, 6000 block of West Johnson Road, Benona Township. 6:30 p.m., car/bird crash, Zimmer Road and 132nd Avenue, Ferry Township. 8:50 p.m,. car/deer crash, US 31 and Oceana Drive, Weare Township. 8:50 p.m., a 47-year-old Hesperia…
Pentwater Women’s Club Wine & Art by the Water benefit scheduled for May 19. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club is getting ready for its 13th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser, Wine & Art by the Water on Sunday, May 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club. The event will feature a silent auction on many items from…
Pentwater, Shelby finalists in ‘Put Your Town on the Map’ contest. #OceanaCountyNews Two Oceana communities – Pentwater and Shelby – are finalists in Consumer Energy’s “Put Your Town on the Map” competition that provides funding for projects that help energize towns. Both villages’ projects improve cycling activities in Oceana County. The Village of Pentwater’s automated bike share program and the…
UPDATE: SUSPECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. Sheriff’s office seeks help identifying possible suspect. #MuskegonCountyCrime DALTON TOWNSHIP, Muskegon County – The Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a possible suspect wanted for questioning for the breaking and entering of a Dalton business. The sheriff’s office asks if anyone recognizes the man in the photos, they should contact…
Recent births, reported March 17, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Eli Jonathan Herevia, the son of Erica Diaz and Victoriano Herevia of Hart, was born March 12, 2019. Levelle K.C. Pryor, the son of Tiera Shannon and Eugene Pryor of Baldwin, was born March 14, 2019. Rowan Adam Sayers, the son of Nichole Sayers and Adam…
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AmeriCorps members work hard for Oceana. HART – Thousands of Americans across the country, including Oceana County residents, celebrated the valuable contributions of AmeriCorps members who pledge to “get things done” as part of the annual AmeriCorps Week. The AmeriCorps Week celebration also honored the contributions and support of thousands of local organizations that make AmeriCorps programs possible. Across Michigan…
Roads closed due to flooding. HART – The Oceana County Road Commission has closed the following roads due to flooding or damage from flooding: – M 120 north of Skeels Road, workers are repairing the shoulder today; – Buchanan Road from 88th Avenue to 102nd Avenue; – 204th Avenue from Filmore to Baseline roads; – Baseline Road from 204th Avenue…
Several drunk driving sentencings in 78th District Court. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART– The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – David Mark Appel, 53, of 8686 Hogan Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty March 11 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 90 days in jail; outpatient treatment; probation; one year discretionary jail for one…
Ag week baby. LUDINGTON — Erica Diaz of Hart holds a gift basket presented to her and her newborn son Eli Hervia by Mason County Farm Bureau board member Lyndsay Earl. Mason County Farm Bureau presents a gift basket annually to the first baby born during National Agriculture Week, March 10-16. The basket includes locally-grown/made products. Eli was born March…
MSP report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, March 13, 2019: – 6:21 p.m., breaking and entering, 400 block of 136th Avenue, Elbridge Township. – 6:40 p.m., gas drive-off, $20.10 in fuel stolen, Wesco, Village of Rothbury. Thursday, March 14, 2019: – 8:25 p.m., a 23-year-old Holton…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 14, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Monte Lee Dupont, 26, of 65 S. Winter St., Hesperia, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced, Feb. 25, to 15 months to four years in prison with credit for 127 days served in…
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