Recent deaths, posted May 4, 2018.

May 4, 2018

Recent deaths, posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Deborah “Debby” J. Bailly, 84, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Chad Michael Grinwis, 46, of Montague, died on Sunday, April 29, 2018. William Hull Yeager, Jr., 79, of Hart, died on Monday, April 30, 2018. Dolores Margaret Butler, 92, of Hart, died Tuesday,…

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HMS choir spring concert May 15.

May 4, 2018

HMS choir spring concert May 15. #HartMiddleSchool HART — The Hart Middle School Choir will present “Chart Toppers,” a spring pops concert, Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. “The concert will feature a variety of pop music from exciting current artists,” said Director David Moul. Admission is free, and the concert will be fun for…

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Society changes have impacted education; ESD super reflects on career.

May 2, 2018

Society changes have impacted education; ESD super reflects on career. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — On June 30 Randy Howes, superintendent of West Shore Educational Service District, will end his 46-year career in education when he retires, again. Over the years, Howes has seen many changes in education and society. Many of those changes have been…

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Bike events to raise money for Pentwater-Hart trail.

May 2, 2018

Bike events to raise money for Pentwater-Hart trail. #PentwaterHartBikeTrail PENTWATER — Friends of the Pentwater-Hart Bike Trail will hold a “fun ride” through the Village of Pentwater Friday, June 29 and a 12-mile “Ride for the Pentwater-Hart Bike Trail” Saturday, June 30. “The events are intended to increase awareness about our work to connect Pentwater to the Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail…

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Hart woman pleads guilty to breaking into Mason County businesses.

May 1, 2018

Hart woman pleads guilty to breaking into Mason County businesses. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart woman faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty today in 51st Circuit Court to two counts of breaking and entering and being a repeat offender.  Candice Lee Fennel was arrested in March by the Mason County Sheriff’s…

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78th District Court sentencings posted April 30, 2018.

April 30, 2018

78th District Court sentencings posted April 30, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bobby Joe Jolly, 55, of 7964 Juniper Beach Rd., Mears, pleaded “no contest” March 26 to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced April 23 to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served;…

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Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect.

April 30, 2018

Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect. GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service has issued a “red flag” fire warning that includes Oceana, Mason, and Manistee counties, effective at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. The area is currently under a “watch” until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20…

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Oceana Drive construction among summer projects.

April 30, 2018

Oceana Drive construction among summer projects. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission has several road projects scheduled for this summer, including repaving Oceana Drive from the north end of the Hart bridge to just beyond Lever Road at a cost of over $530,000. Federal funds will pay the bulk of the costs, and the…

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Baseball, softball clinics begin May 16.

April 30, 2018

Deadline to register for summer league is May 6. #HartRec HART — The deadline to sign up for Hart Rec “Summerball” is Sunday, May 6. Register online at www.Hartrec.com. Due to soccer cancellations, the Hart Rec “Summerball” clinic scheduled for May 19 has been rescheduled. The clinic for all registered players is free. Bring a glove, bat (if you have…

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Assault complaints top police activity.

April 30, 2018

Assault complaints top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, April 26, 2018: – 7:20 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, West Tahoe Trail, Grant Township. Friday, April 27, 2018: – 3:48 p.m., (OCSO), assault and battery, East Skeels Road, Otto Township. Saturday, April 28, 2018: – 12:35 a.m., (OCSO), assault and…

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Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2018.

April 29, 2018

Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William W. (Bill) Moyer, 91, of Montague, died on April 20, 2018. Cecile “Zeke” Brandel, 90, of Hart died on Monday, April 23, 2018. Bernadine D. Scott, 84, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Anne Lucille “Tiny” Kicas, 93, of Hart, died on April 25,…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted April 27, 2018.

April 27, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted April 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Devontay Levon Thompson, 27, of 2513 Hoyt St., Muskegon, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on four felony counts of second-offense delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 27, 2018.

April 27, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Aaron Vaughn Jacobs, 32, of 7044 N. 92nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty April 23 of probation violation and was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison with credit for 327 days served in…

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Recent births, reported April 27, 2018.

April 27, 2018

Recent births, reported April 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Oakley Bliss Bechtel, the daughter of Brooke and Austin Bechtel of Hart, was born April 20, 2018. Serenity Lynn Woodbury, the daughter of Morgan and Jeordi Woodbury of Hart, was born April 23, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…

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Disorderly arrest tops HPD activity.

April 27, 2018

Disorderly arrest tops HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime #HartPoliceDepartment HART — A 27-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Hart Police Department for disorderly conduct at Washington and Courtland streets Wednesday, April 25, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other recent HPD activity: Thursday, April 19, 2018: – Noon,…

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Jury finds man not guilty of CSC.

April 26, 2018

Jury finds man not guilty of CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 12-member jury found a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man not guilty of all three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) Thursday, April 26, following a trial in 27th Circuit Court. Neil Ashley Hopkins, of 1330 Sheron Chapel Rd., faced three felony counts of first-degree CSC…

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Accused dog killer faces new felony assault charges.

April 26, 2018

Accused dog killer faces new felony assault charges. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 43-year-old Hart man accused of killing his dog faces new felony assault charges stemming from his arrest earlier this week. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on charges of assault with intent to do…

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Marijuana legalization vote going on November ballot.

April 26, 2018

Marijuana legalization vote going on November ballot. #Election2018 LANSING — The fight for legalizing marijuana in Michigan for recreational use got its official start Thursday, April 26, when the State Board of Canvassers ruled that a group pushing the proposal got enough signatures to qualify for the Nov. 6 ballot, according to the Detroit Free Press. The board unanimously approved…

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Hart man arrested for felony drunk driving.

April 26, 2018

Hart man arrested for felony drunk driving. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for third-offense operating while intoxicated Tuesday, April 24, at 12:52 a.m. in the 4200 block of West Polk Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent…

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US 31 construction to begin soon.

April 25, 2018

US 31 construction to begin soon. #MichiganDepartmentofTransportation By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Now that the snow has melted, road construction season begins in Michigan. John Richard of the Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Department outlined projects slated for Oceana County. The biggest project on tap for this summer is resurfacing five miles of US 31 from Shelby Road to Polk Road…

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Oceana CAN focus of service club meeting.

April 25, 2018

Oceana CAN focus of service club meeting. #PentwaterServiceClub #OceanaCAN PENTWATER — Alyssa Merten, program coordinator for Oceana College Access Network, will provide a presentation about the organization during the Pentwater Service Club meeting Thursday, April 26, at 11:30 a.m. in the Pentwater Public Schools library. Oceana CAN is building a culture within Oceana County focused on post-secondary education awareness, access,…

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