Know your rights if you’re arrested at EF. #EF2019 By Julie Springstead, attorney and OCP correspondent. ROTHBURY – The nationally-renowned Electric Forest Festival kicks off today, June 26, as festival goers with early arrival passes flock to the venue area to set up their campsites in preparation for the massive event that continues through Sunday, June 30. The gigantic celebration…
MSP: Avoid US 31 near festival. #EF2019 #MichiganStatePolice ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reminding Oceana County residents that traffic will be heavy on US 31 Wednesday, June 26, due to people arriving at the Electric Forest Festival. There will be “significant increases” of northbound festival traffic using exits 136 – Winston Road and 140…
Thunderstorms possible this evening. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The National Weather Service is reporting that thunderstorms are moving through western Michigan this evening. At 8 p.m. thunderstorms were approaching the Lake Michigan shore between Grand Haven and Ludington. The storms were moving east at 40 mph. Thunderstorms are expected to continue until past 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2019…
ICE, homeland security officers in the area. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Several officers from the US Department of Homeland Security and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) were in Oceana County Monday, June 24, but it has not been confirmed if anyone has been detained for illegal immigration status. The federal officers’ local presence comes on the heels of…
Man absconds from probation by leaving the state, gets sentenced more than two decades later. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 39-year-old Shelby man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court, June 17, after absconding from probation over 20 years ago. Jason Allen Yerbey, of 117 Pine St., was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced to seven months…
Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 21, 2019: 6:11 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Redford man was arrested for driving without insurance and no registration, Silver Lake Road, Golden Township. 8 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 39-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a…
Obituary: Ruth Ann Kelley, 73, Hart. Ruth Ann (Fradenburg) Kelley, 73, of Hart, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 20, 2019. She was born September 16, 1945, the daughter of Chalmer and Gertrude (Jehner) Fradenburg. Ruth Ann was raised in Whitehall where she was a part of the Whitehall High School class of 1963. She was very…
September hunter education class registration now open. LOGAN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Hunter Education of Oceana County has opened registration for its September class to be held Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Ruby Creek Conservation Club, 8152 E. Washington Road. Students must attend both days from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and must bring a sack…
Pentwater museum offers audio narration. PENTWATER — A new tech tool has come to the Pentwater Historical Society Museum, located at 85 South Rutledge. Imagine spending a few hours at the Museum learning about the shipwrecks off the shores of Pentwater, or trying your hand at the old walnut pump pedal organ donated by a Pentwater resident. Do artifacts from the Native Americans who…
Recent deaths, posted June 22, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ruth Ann Kelley, 73, of Hart, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019. June Barber Bartholomew, 94, of Montague, died on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Edith L. Matney, 95, of Shelby, died on Friday, June 21, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
Engineering report indicates Longbridge bridge in good condition. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A recent engineering study of the Longbridge Road bridge has shown that the bridge is in good condition. On May 24, Great Lakes Engineering Group performed an underwater inspection of the bridge for the Oceana County Road Commission. “We are still waiting for a formal report but the good…
Man gets probation for deadly pickup truck/motorcycle crash. OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Spring Lake man received a one-year suspended jail sentence and one year probation for the crash that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist and serious injuries suffered by another motorcyclist, July 28, 2018, in Grant Township. Jeremy Gene Velik, of 2020 Pontaluna…
Several tools stolen in pole barn break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP – Several tools and other items were stolen during a breaking and entering of a newly-constructed pole barn in the 100 block of East Jefferson Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in was reported Wednesday, June 19, and it occurred some time between June 16 and June 19,…
Stolen gun returned to rightful owner’s heir after 44 years. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A Ruger Single-Six .22-caliber handgun that was stolen in Mason County in 1975 found its way to back its rightful owner’s heir thanks to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “A gentleman came to register the gun he got from a family member,” said…
Local teachers learn to teach about drones. Eleven educators representing schools across the West Central STEM Region participated in a professional learning series to incorporate drones into their classrooms. Drones, or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) are impacting the world in many different ways, from military and defense to safety response, media coverage, agriculture and weather forecasting. The teachers involved in…
Over $12,000 in collectible silver coins stolen from home. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP – Collectible silver coins valued at over $12,000 were stolen from a residence on South 148th Avenue, and a person of interest has been identified by investigators, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported Monday, June 17, at 2:30 p.m. “We have leads that we’re…
Warrant arrests, no insurance arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, June 13, 2019: 1:35 a.m., (Hart Police Department), suspicious situation, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. 8:30 a.m., (HPD), medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 10:51 a.m., (HPD), medical assist, 20 block of West…
Portion of Polk Road closed today. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Polk Road from 136th Avenue to 144th Avenue is closed today, June 20, so the Oceana County Road Commission can replace culverts in preparation for paving. The road commission states that local residents will be able to access their homes and thanks motorists for their cooperation during this road replacement project.
Recent deaths, posted June 20, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William R. “Bill” Abrams, 93, of Shelby, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Randall Jacob Rodriguez, 26, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. Phylis J. Kokx, 82, of Hart, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Janyce L. Wiersema, 83, of New Era, died on Tuesday,…
Murder case bound over to circuit court. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township was bound over to 51st Circuit Court following a preliminary examination in 79th District Court Wednesday, June 19. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears, April 16, and wounding 32-year-old Kaitlin…
Preliminary exam against murder suspect underway. #MasonCountyCrime #BeekmanCase LUDINGTON —Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township is currently in a preliminary examination hearing in 79th District Court at Mason County Courthouse. Beekman is accused of killing William Craig Buchanan, Jr., 32, of Mears, and injuring Katlyn Buck, 32, at Beekman’s residence. MCP/OCP is in the courtroom…
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