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.
Consumers asking gas customers to turn thermostats down. Consumers Energy today called for all customers to voluntarily reduce their gas usage as a result of an unexpected gas incident in southeast Michigan. “As a result of an unexpected incident at a gas compressor station this morning in southeast Michigan, we are asking customers to temporarily reduce gas usage at this…
Mail delivery suspended again on Thursday. The US Postal Service announced that it is extended all deliveries again Thursday for zip codes that include all Mason, Oceana, and Manistee counties — zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. The closure is due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted.…
Second annual Joan Ramseyer Memorial Poetry Contest begins HART — The second annual Joan Ramseyer Memorial Poetry Contest is underway. This year an addition of a cover-art contest. Both contests ask for literary and visual artists to submit their best work on the theme of joy. Son of Joan, Brett Ramseyer said, “The first year of the JRMPC brought such…
Storm warning extended until 7 p.m. Thursday. #WinterStorm2019 OCEANA COUNTY – The winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service has been extended until Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. “Blowing and drifting snow will reduce visibilities to near zero at times,” states NWS. “Dangerously cold wind chills of 25-45 below zero will last through Thursday morning before slowly…
Closings and cancellations, Thursday, Jan. 31, 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 Schools Bear Lake Public Schools CASMAN Academy, Manistee Central Michigan University Covenant Christian School…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 30, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Joel Michael Lloyd, 26, of Hart, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Antonio Revilla, Jr., 58, of Shelby, died on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Diane L. Buck, 69, of Shelby, died on Sunday, January 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
No mail Wednesday. There will be no mail delivery Wednesday. The US Postal Service announced Tuesday night that it is cancelling all deliveries for zip codes beginning with 486 through 491 and 493 through 499, an area that includes most of western Michigan. Mail will still be delivered in Jackson, Flint and Detroit. The closure is due to the extreme…
Winter storm warning continues until Thursday. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. The area is still under a winter storm warning, issued by the National Weather Service until 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. Lake effect snow showers are expected with accumulations of 1 to 5 inches through tonight. Blowing and drifting snow is also likely. Additional snow accumulations are possible…
Shelby schools offering emergency meals. #ShelbyPublicSchools SHELBY – Shelby Public Schools is offering emergency food assistance to all Oceana County students this week due to the winter storm. Breakfast will be served from 9-10 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon at the Shelby Middle School, said Shelby Public Schools Food Service Director Mary Rose Vanas. “It will be…
Southbound US 31 closed at White Lake Drive. UPDATE: The highway was re-opened at 4:40 p.m., according the the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. MUSKEGON COUNTY – A serious crash has caused the shutdown of southbound US 31 in northern Muskegon County Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 29. The freeway was shut down at White Lake Drive around 2:30 p.m. following a report…
Hart advises residents to run water. #Hart HART – City officials are advising that residents run water from their faucets to avoid frozen pipes. “The city is recommending that homeowners run a ‘pencil lead’ stream of water to prevent frozen water lines until further notice,” states an advisory posted on the city’s Facebook page Tuesday, Jan. 29. This story is…
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