Shakespeare on the Hart Commons.

July 3, 2018
Shakespeare on the Hart Commons.

Shakespeare on the Hart Commons. HART — The Oceana Summer Youth Theatre will perform Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” in a free community performance on the Hart Commons next weekend, July 13-15. The production starts at 7 p.m. each night and is appropriate for all audiences. The show will run just over an hour. Audience members can order food from…

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Car, bike stolen during garage break-in.

July 3, 2018

Car, bike stolen during garage break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Subaru station wagon, a bicycle and various other times were stolen from a garage that was broken into some time Monday night, July 2, in the 2000 block of Roosevelt Road, said Michigan State Police Trooper Mitchell Stevens. The break-in occurred some time after 7:45 p.m. Monday and before…

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EF attendees arrested for marijuana.

July 3, 2018

EF attendees arrested for marijuana. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four Electric Forest Festival attendees were arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on US 31 after exiting the festival grounds Monday, July 2, at 2:20 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Three men were arrested for marijuana possession, and the female driver was arrested for operating under the…

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Pentwater Police post parking and traffic routes for fireworks attendees.

July 3, 2018

Pentwater Police post parking and traffic routes for fireworks attendees. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is asking attendees of tonight’s fireworks display to be mindful of street closings in the village. Portions of Wythe Street are closed due to construction, which will cause changes in traffic patterns. Police officers will be posted in various locations in the village to…

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Early childhood centers offer variety of summer programs.

July 3, 2018

Early childhood centers offer variety of summer programs. Oceana County has a lot to offer for early childhood learning opportunities this summer. Both Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center at Hart Public Schools and Shelby’s Early Childhood Center are hosting family literacy events sponsored by The Great Start Collaborative of Oceana County. The collaborative was able to secure a grant, The Trusted…

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Dearborn man drowns in Silver Lake

July 2, 2018

Dearborn man drowns in Silver Lake #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Dearborn man drowned in Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast has identified the victim as Rabih T. Othman. Mast said the drowning occurred on the north end of Silver Lake about 3:31 p.m. “Mr. Othman and his group were deploying a…

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Couple allegedly assault teen and man with oar.

July 2, 2018

Couple allegedly assault teen and man with oar. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old girl and a 26-year-old man with a boat oar Saturday, June 30, at 7:15 p.m. in the 9000 block of Garfield Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Mitchell Stevens. No arrests were made, Stevens said. The…

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Music at the lighthouses July 11 and July 12

July 2, 2018

Music at the lighthouses July 11 and July 12 Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association will feature Skooine & Kly for two performances at local lighthouses. Skoonie and Kly feature two veteran folk guitarists with a unique blend of soft rock, blues, folk and hauntingly beautiful ballads that will touch your heart. The duo will perform on Wednesday, July 11 at…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted July 2, 2018.

July 2, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted July 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Allen Rutzebeck, 44, of 6113 E. Filmore Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty of assault and battery and was sentenced to 30 days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail; six months probation; must wear tether…

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College for Kids is July 30 – Aug. 30.

July 2, 2018

College for Kids is July 30 – Aug. 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County ) —  West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2018, July 30- August 3.  The five-day session is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 20 plus action-packed learning…

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued.

July 1, 2018

Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Mason and Oceana counties, along with several other counties in western Michigan.

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Woman allegedly steals car, drives drunk, resists arrest.

June 29, 2018

Woman allegedly steals car, drives drunk, resists arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Walhalla woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, June 28, at 4:26 a.m. for unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft), operating while intoxicated, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving without a license, according to Trooper Kelsey Case. Other recent police…

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Recent deaths, posted June 29, 2018.

June 29, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Terry Valenzano, 73, of Pentwater died on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Gary Lee Erdman, 64, of Rothbury, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Frederick G. Groat, 76, of Rothbury, died on Monday, June 25, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…

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Two men sentenced in connection to cockfighting ring.

June 28, 2018

Two men sentenced in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two of the 16 men criminally charged in connection to a deadly cockfighting ring in Hart Township earlier this month were sentenced this week in 78th District Court on a reduced charge of disorderly person – gambling. Jesus Magana, 73, and Jesus Arnulfo Magana, 32,…

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A world of soul, jazz, funk, rock & roll at Electric Forest, Weekend 2.

June 28, 2018

A world of soul, jazz, funk, rock & roll at Electric Forest, Weekend 2. #EF2018 By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — With over 100 shows over the course of the next four days, the Electric Forest Festival’s second weekend is a fantastic gift to the musically adventurous. And while over half of the bands are sub-genres of electronic dance…

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Parolee pulls knife on deputies.

June 28, 2018

Parolee pulls knife on deputies. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 38-year-old parolee allegedly attacked an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife Wednesday afternoon, June 27, and now the suspect faces three counts of aggravated felonious assault of a police officer. Parole agents from the state probation and parole office went to the suspect’s home on North…

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Pipe bomb diffused, no suspects traced.

June 28, 2018

Pipe bomb diffused, no suspects traced. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The pipe bomb found inside an abandoned vehicle that had been impounded at Gundy’s Garage, at 8832 S. Oceana Drive Wednesday morning, June 27, was quickly diffused, and there are no suspects, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bomb had no connection to the massive…

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Local man charged in connection to cockfighting ring.

June 28, 2018

Local man charged in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 19-year-old Shelby man was recently arraigned in 78th District Court on a felony charge of animals – attending a fight in connection to a deadly cockfighting ring in Hart Township earlier this month. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 72nd Ave., Shelby, was arrested June…

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