Hospital board appoints two new members. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital board approved the nominations of two new members at its meeting October 2, announced Ken Rocco, board chairman. Rich VandenHeuvel of Pere Marquette Township and Melissa Fuehring of Mears joined the hospital board, filling new terms for longtime board members Al Deering and Dr. Allan Nelson, who…
Trail cams stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime OCEANA COUNTY – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated two trail cam thefts over the last two days. The first theft was reported Monday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. in the 2000 block of 152nd Avenue in Ferry Township, and the second trail cam was reported stolen Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 8:22 a.m.…
Legalizing marijuana will spark problems, officials say. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot, and two experts in law enforcement provided their perspectives on the topic Tuesday, Oct. 9. Approximately 55 people attended a three-hour forum, “High Expectations — Understanding Legalized Marijuana,” at the Shelby Optimist…
Huntington Bank in New Era to close. #VillageofNewEra By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – The Huntington bank branch in New Era will close Jan. 8, according to bank staff. It is among more than 70 Huntington branches closing in Michigan and Ohio. The Hart branch will remain open, according to staff, and the nearest location to the south –…
Village exploring Getty Park improvements. #VillageofShelby SHELBY – The Village of Shelby Parks and Recreation Committee and village staff have been busy the past several months discussing possible improvements for Getty Park along with exploring funding options for the project, states a press release issued by the village. Residents will have two opportunities to provide feedback about park improvements during…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 9, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Marie J. Mahan, 87, of Hart, died on Friday, October 5, 2018. Lloyd Clifford Stoltz, 87, of Shelby, died Sunday on Sunday, October 7, 2018. LulaBelle Horter, 81, of Shelby, died on Friday, October 5, 2018. George P. Ohman, 56, of Montague, died on Saturday,…
County commissioners face challengers Nov. 6. #Election2018 HART – Three incumbent Oceana County commissioners face independent challengers in the Nov. 6 midterm election, and several city, village and township officials also face competition. The following are contested races in Oceana County: (There is no party affiliation unless otherwise noted.) Oceana County Board of Commissioners (two-year terms): Third District: Denny Powers…
Medical marijuana reported stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – Medical marijuana was reported stolen Saturday, Oct. 6, at 3:35 a.m. on Wilson Road, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. No other information was immediately available, such as the quantity or value amount. Other recent MSP activity in Oceana County includes: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018: – 9:30 a.m.,…
EF drug arrests top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ted Feori D’Agostino, 24, of 224 Forts Ferry Rd., Latham New York, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for three felony counts of delivery/manufacture of ecstasy, delivery/manufacture of…
78th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 5, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Diane Kay Wiggers, 54, of 3259 N. 166th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty Oct. 1 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to nine days in jail; six months probation; outpatient treatment; not to…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 5, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ubenceslado “Ben” Isaguirre, 76, of Mears, died on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Joseph L. Astrauskas, 92, of Pentwater died on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Allen Brow, 76, of Montague, died on Monday, October 1, 2018. Kenneth E. Milner, 76, of Walkerville, died on Thursday,…
Obituary: Joseph Astrauskas, 92, Pentwater. Joseph L. Astrauskas, 92, of Pentwater passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Joseph was born on April 9, 1926 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Valeria Astrauskas. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army in Saipan. Following his service, he married Nellie…
Two-vehicle crash causes minor injuries. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 54-year-old Montague man driving a 2009 Pontiac Vibe was cited for failure to yield after running a stop sign resulting in a two-vehicle crash on Cleveland Road near 104th Avenue Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 54-year-old man received minor injuries…
Sheriff warns motorists to watch for deer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off…
Woman attempts to kick out police car windows. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A 20-year-old Niles, Michigan woman arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday morning, Oct. 2, became violent, attempting to kick out the patrol car windows en route to the Oceana County Jail, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman, arrested for a misdemeanor of domestic violence…
Officers grow beards to raise money for charity. #NoShaveNovember #CrystalValleyCareFund By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – If you’ve noticed that some of our local police officers are looking a little scruffy, it’s because they’re participating in “No Shave November” to raise money for a local charity. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast has challenged his deputies and officers to quit shaving…
Truck hits ambulance. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – The driver of a 2016 Ford F-150 that crossed the center line on Oceana Drive near 80th Avenue, hitting an ambulance Monday evening, Oct. 1, was cited by an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy for “driving left of center,” according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The pickup truck…
Medical marijuana valued at $6,000 reported stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – Medical marijuana valued at $6,000, according to the owners, was reported stolen from the 1900 block of South 200th Avenue Monday, Oct. 1, at 7:08 a.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The case is under investigation. Other police activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Friday, Sept.…
Almost 400 attend funeral of construction worker killed in Manistee County. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Nearly 400 people attended the funeral of Andre Glen Alvesteffer Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. The 20-year-old Weare Township man was killed by a motorist on Sept. 25, 2018 while working in a construction zone along US 31 in the Village of Bear Lake…
Meet the candidates Oct. 9. #Election2018 #WalkervilleThrives WALKERVILLE – With the Nov. 6 election approaching, Walkerville Thrives is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates and Community Dinner” event Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Walkerville Wesleyan Church gymnasium, 144 S. Hamon St., beginning at 6 p.m. “The public and candidates are cordially invited,” states a Walkerville Thrives press release. “Come out, meet…
Domestic assault, parole violation arrests top HPD activity. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018: – 1:30 a.m., a 48-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic assault, 500 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 1:21 p.m., criminal sexual conduct, City of Hart.…
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