Obituary: Harrison Baldwin, 84, Pentwater. Harrison Taylor Baldwin, 84, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Harrison was born on February 17, 1934 in Huttig, Texas, the son of Ryland and Annie (Taylor) Baldwin. He graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas. Harrison served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years; honorably discharged in 1962.…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 19, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harrison Taylor Baldwin, 84, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Bobby “Bob” Kay, 83, of Shelby died on Sunday, November 18, 2018 Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2018 deaths.
New ESD superintendent settling in. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jason Jeffrey has been at the helm of the West Shore Educational Service District since July, taking the place of Randy Howes, who retired. This is Jeffrey’s first job as a superintendent, having previously served as assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse Bay…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joseph Michael White, 29, of 2409 Beech St., Twin Lake, was found guilty Nov. 6 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year. One count of second-offense DWLS was dismissed.…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joshua Steven Brock, 29, of 5551 S. Shore Dr., Whitehall, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of assault with a dangerous weapon, a shotgun, and felony firearm and a misdemeanor of domestic violence.…
Property destruction tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018: – 10:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police), malicious destruction of property, 168th Avenue and Tyler Road, Leavitt Township. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018: – 11 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), fraud/swindle, South 148th Avenue, Otto Township. – 2:27 p.m., (OCSO), larceny, South First…
Group asks court to stop pig farm construction. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Opponents to a pig farm are seeking a decision from the Muskegon County Circuit Court to stop construction of a new swine operation located southwest of Rothbury. Flower Creek Swine, LLC will be located in a zoned agricultural area on West Flower Road off…
Special weather alert. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a special winter weather alert for areas including Mason and Oceana counties: A wintry mix will continue into the evening commute over western lower Michigan. Area of snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle will continue this afternoon and into the evening commute. In the heaviest snow bands, visibilities may…
Recent births, reported Nov. 15, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Felicity Rose Bateson, the daughter of Jeriann and Jacob Bateson of Pentwater, was born Nov. 7, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here.
Thefts top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018: – 4:40 a.m., traffic hazard, Polk Road and US 31 Expressway, City of Hart. – 11:30 a.m., threats complaints, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. – Noon, harassment complaint, 300 block of Jefferson Street, City of Hart. – 4:13…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 15, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ronald Emil Duby, 74, of Rothbury, died Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Michael D. Carrigan, 69, of Shelby, died on Friday, November 9, 2018. Jack Pelton, 83, of Montague, died on Monday, November 12, 2018. Charlotte G. Vanderberg, 79, of Rothbury, died Monday, November 12, 2018.…
Village of Shelby NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Revisions to the Five-Year Recreation Plan The Village of Shelby Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to take public comments during a regular meeting that will be held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. for revisions to the Village of Shelby 2015-2020 Parks & Recreation Plan. TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED The…
Marijuana legalization will increase ‘drugged driving’ offenses, officials say. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A big concern for local law enforcement officials with the recent state-wide passage of Proposal 1, which legalizes marijuana for recreational use, is that more people are going to get behind the wheel when they are high. Operating under the influence of drugs (OUID)…
HPD organizing citizen snowmobile response team. #HartPoliceDepartment HART – The City of Hart Police Department is in the process of establishing a citizen snowmobile emergency response team to assist local law enforcement during winter emergencies in the City of Hart. Citizens who have access to personal snowmobiles and are interested in being on the team are asked to attend an…
Pentwater bans deer feeding. PENTWATER – The village has banned deer feeding, and the Pentwater Police Department will issue citations to those who continue to feed deer in the village limits. “The Village of Pentwater and the police department have received several reports of damage to property caused by deer feeding inside the village,” states a post on the police…
Pit bull kills wheelchair-bound elderly woman. #NewaygoCounty BIG PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP, Newaygo County – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the death of a 77-year-old Newaygo County woman who was killed by a pit bull, which was a family pet. “On Nov. 13 at approximately 7 p.m., troopers were dispatched to a residence in Big Prairie Township…
Man injured when vehicle runs over him while he’s working on it. #OceanaCountyNews WALKERVILLE – A 55-year-old Walkerville man suffered broken bones when the vehicle he was working on ran over him Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Main Street shortly after 8 p.m. The vehicle was…
West Shore Bank kicks off Spirit of Giving to furnish holiday meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank is holding its 10th annual Spirit of Giving Community Challenge to raise money to furnish Christmas dinner for families in need this holiday season. The bank is again teaming up with local food stores, Shop-N-Save of Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods of Hart…
Rotary gives HPD boost for life-saving gear. #HartPoliceDepartment #HartRotaryClub HART – The City of Hart Police Department recently received a $547 grant from the Hart Rotary Club for the purchase of a bleeding control training kit, which will be used for instructing local public safety and school staff in controlling major bleeding caused by injury. Last month, Hart Public Schools…
Shelby musicians bring home medals. #ShelbyMiddleSchoolBand SHELBY – A select group of middle school students participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 1 Annual Solo and Ensemble Festival at Chippewa Hills High School Saturday, Nov. 10. The entire group of Shelby Middle School students received either a Division 1 or 2 ratings. Six of the top…
Lighthouse keepers receive grants to restore doors, display photos. The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association has been award four grants for its upcoming winter projects. Grants have been received from the Community Foundation for Mason County, the Maclean Family Fund and the Great Lakes Energy People’s Fund for the restoration of 40 interior and exterior doors, which are located in…
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