Recent deaths, posted March 27, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jean Rutt, 67, of New Era, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Cheyenne Travis Lopez, 40, of Hart, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Carl Grow Jr., 85, of Montague, died Sunday, March 24, 2019. Dorothy A. Armstrong, 83, of Rothbury, died on Friday, March…
Recent births, reported March 27, 2019. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Brienne Rain Smith, the daughter of Nakita and Dylan Smith of Mears, was born March 26, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. List of 2019 births.
Asparagus queen meeting April 2. #NationalAsparagusFestival. HART – Those wishing to become the 2019 Asparagus Queen must attend the Asparagus Queen information meeting Tuesday, April 2, at 6 p.m. in the Hart Community Room located behind City Hall. Candidates must be a female graduating from high school this spring or older; a resident of Oceana, Mason, Newaygo or Muskegon counties;…
Oceana, Mason counties implement CodeRED alert system. #OceanaCountyNews HART – Following a thorough evaluation of alerting systems, Oceana and Mason counties have implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency mass notification service. Thanks to a donation from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, the CodeRED system will serve as the primary emergency public warning system to both citizens and visitors. The system sends…
Historical society seeks photographers. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society needs people to take pictures of landmarks in Oceana communities, such as old buildings, overviews of cemeteries, parks, tourist attractions, businesses, main streets, events, etc. “You see, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society has an extensive historical archive of over 15,000 old photographs detailing what…
Local activities planned during April to raise awareness about sexual asault. Nearly one in five women in the US has experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives, while one in 67 American men has experienced rape or attempted rape. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) has several activities planned…
Griffin retiring as county clerk, Anderson appointed. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Honorable Robert D. Springstead announced that Amy Anderson of Shelby has been appointed to serve as Oceana County county clerk, succeeding Rebecca Griffin who retires at the end of the month. Griffin has served as county clerk for more than 16 years. Anderson’s appointment is effective April 1. “As…
Former wire products employee accused of stealing electrodes. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The felony theft case against a 30-year-old Pentwater man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Branden Lee Bryant, of 6703 S. Lorne Dr., was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department for a felony of larceny in a building and second-offense habitual offender. Bryant…
Child porn case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —The child porn case against a 52-year-old Shelby man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., faces felony charges of possession of child sexually abusive material and fourth-offense habitual offender. Ramthun is currently incarcerated in the Oceana County Jail…
Mears man arrested for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A 24-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious assault after allegedly attempting to fire a round from a “makeshift modified firearm” Monday, March 25, shortly before 3 a.m. on West Fox Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The firearm was modified by using some…
Long-time Oceana judge passes away. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Long-time Oceana County Judge Terrence R. Thomas passed away Friday morning, March 22, at the age of 78. Thomas retired Jan. 1, 2015 after presiding over the 27th Circuit Court in Oceana and Newaygo counties for 36 years. Known for his outspoken demeanor, the judge made a name for…
Teen arrested for stealing pickup truck, possessing meth. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP – A 17-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post on felony charges of unlawful driving away of an auto/car theft and methamphetamine possession Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. on M 20 near 128th Avenue, said Sgt. Adam Clement. The suspect allegedly…
Recent deaths, posted March 22, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ronald Lawrence Oomen, 69, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Dorothy P. Bucher, 94, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Dolly A. Renwick, 65, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Beads…
78th District Court sentencings, posted March 21, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Dylan Grae Smith, 25, of 5810 W. 7th St., Mears, was found guilty March 13 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to $290 in fines and costs. One count of…
Strangulation tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Randal Lee Via, 38, of 64 S. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of assault by strangulation. Preliminary exam: April 8 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. –…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 14, 2019: – 11:54 a.m., abandoned vehicle, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. – 3:50 p.m., breaking and entering, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. – 7:25 p.m., illegal dumping, Hart-Montague Rail Trail, City of Hart. Friday, March 15, 2019: –…
Village of Shelby: Notice of Adoption TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Please take notice that on March 11, 2019, the Village Board of the Village of Shelby amended Part Six (General Offense Code), Chapter 680 (Blight Prevention and Elimination Ordinance) of the Village of Shelby Code, summarized as follows: Section 1 establishes the purpose of the ordinance. Section 2 defines the…
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…
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