CSC charge dismissed after alleged victim recants claim. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART – A first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charge was dismissed against a 31-year-old New Era woman after the alleged victim – a 10-year-old boy – recanted his claim, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Amanda Marie Zoulek of 5923 W. Stony Lake Rd., was arrested…
Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School Fountain Head Start Free Soil Area Senior Center Hart Public Schools…
Weather advisory issued for freezing rain. #OceanaCountyWeather OCEANA COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for several Michigan counties, including Oceana County, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 10 p.m. through Wednesday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. Mixed precipitation is expected with snow and sleet accumulation of an inch or less, primarily near and north of…
Hart man sent to prison for attacking deputy with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 38-year-old Hart man who attacked an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife last summer was sentenced to two to 15 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 4, for convictions of felonious assault and fourth-offense habitual offender. Clayton John…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 1, 2019: – 6:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 55-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI), 60th Avenue and Hammett Road, Pentwater Township. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019: – 3:05 a.m., (MSP), a 61-year-old Hesperia man…
WSCC scholarship applications accepted. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend during the 2019-20 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is March 29. The College, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records,…
Employment Opportunity: Sales and marketing professional. Media Group 31, owner of Mason County Press, Oceana County Press and Manistee County Press, is in search of a sales and marketing professional to sell advertising. This is a commission-based position with potential to make a good income. It requires a person who is a self-starter, outward personality and familiarity with the three-county…
Recent deaths, posted Feb 4, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carolyn Kay Davila, 71, of Pentwater, died on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Brian L. Hukill, 47, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Angel Pena-Salinas, 70, of Shelby, died on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
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Students tackle natural disasters for STEAM Challenge. #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA — Natural disasters were the themed backdrop for the 70 students from 10 schools taking part in the sixth annual STEAM Challenge regional academic exhibition, Jan. 26. Airplanes, rockets, engineering, the environment, nature, shelter and art were part of the mix, with more than 100 people in attendance at Hesperia middle…
78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Shelli Ann Pfenning, 40, of 16586 Vondra Rd., Thompsonville, was found guilty Jan. 22 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 93 days discretionary jail and $2,615 in fines, costs and restitution. Pfenning was ordered…
Two plow trucks hit in two days. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – For the second day in row, an Oceana County Road Commission plow truck was hit by a motorist. The second snowplow crash occurred on M 20 east of Riverview Drive near Hesperia Friday, Feb. 1, shortly after 7:30 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – Amanda Marie Zoulek, 31, of 5923 W. Stony Lake Rd., New Era, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under age 13. Preliminary exam:…
Lucille “Sis” (Mulholland) Bos, 99, of Ludington and Hart. Lucille “Sis” (Mulholland) Bos, 99, entered into God’s loving arms on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born Lucille Evelyn Anderson in Chicago on April 3, 1919, the second of Ernest and Helna Anderson’s five children. She enjoyed a great childhood, playing in Gallistal School’s playground across the street and attending…
Closings and cancellations, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School Fountain Head Start Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Gateway to…
Consumers ends natural gas conservation appeal. JACKSON — Consumers Energy announced that its emergency public appeal to conserve natural gas is ending at midnight tonight for all customers – commercial, industrial and residential. “There is no doubt the gas reduction efforts by residents and businesses across the Lower Peninsula played a key role in helping maintain natural gas flow in…
Two suspects arrested for domestic assault. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP – Two Hart men, ages 49 and 48, were arrested by the Hart Police Department on domestic violence charges Friday, Jan. 25, shortly before 11:30 p.m. for allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old Hart man at a residence in the 4000 block of West Tyler Road, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “Alcohol…
Man injured after rear-ending plow truck. #OceanaCountyNews LEAVITT TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Scottville man injured after rear-ending an Oceana County Road Commission snowplow truck with his 2013 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck Thursday, Jan. 31, shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Filmore Road near 176th Avenue. The man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby. The plow…
Residents stay safe during dangerous storm. #PolarVortex2019 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – Although it was one of the worst winter storms in at least a decade, Oceana County people were smart and stayed safe, law enforcement officials said. The storm shut down all Oceana County schools as well as several businesses and organizations, including the Oceana County courthouse.…
Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices to be open Friday, Feb. 1 All Spectrum Health Medical Group physician offices and all outpatient rehabilitation locations, including cardiac rehab classes will be open on Friday, February 1, 2019. Patients are advised to call their physician’s office with any questions or concerns related to this week’s closings.
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