ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — During a special meeting Wednesday, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Jeffrey for the position of superintendent. The board held a second interview with Jeffrey and following voted to…
Shelby bands achieve ‘1’ ratings at festival. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Milinda Garcia, Shelby Bands Student Business Manager. Congratulations to the Shelby High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Shelby Middle School Cadet Band for their outstanding performances Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the District One MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) Band and Orchestra Festival. Shelby High School hosted one of the…
Speeding truck hits school bus head-on. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck hit a Pentwater school bus that was transporting approximately 20 students Tuesday afternoon, March 6, on West Hammett Road west of North 72nd Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. No one was injured in the head-on crash, but both the…
Local citizen donates funds for K-9 bulletproof vest. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Thanks to local citizen Fran Kyncl, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Krieger has an extra layer of protection. “With the generous help of Ms. Fran Kyncl of Hart, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was able to purchase a protective vest for K-9 Krieger. Krieger is our new K-9…
Girl, 11, apprehended by police for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An 11-year-old Hesperia girl was apprehended by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for felonious assault Monday, March 5, at 7:17 p.m. in the 4000 block of Maple Island Road, according Sgt. Charles Hockanson. No other details regarding what type of weapon was used or if…
Rothbury man faces up to year in jail for firearm conviction. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART – A 34-year-old Rothbury man faces serving up to a year in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 5, to felon in possession of a firearm. David Quintero, of 2423 W. Meadow Lane, was arrested Jan. 19 by the…
Hesperia man sentenced to jail for accosting child. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART – A 27-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to nine months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 5, for a conviction of accosting children for immoral purposes. Henry Verschueren, of 2149 152nd Ave., initially faced two other felony charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC)…
Recent deaths, posted March 5, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harold Hy “Happy Hal” Carlin, 91, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Jason R. McGhan, 42, of Hart, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The Rev. Jack D. Cooper, 88, of Mears, died on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Lino Battista, 53, of Shelby,…
2nd District Republican Committee to meet. MUSKEGON — The Second Congressional District Republican Committee will meet on Thursday, March 15 at the Muskegon County GOP Headquarters, 3100 S. Glade (between Summit and Norton streets). Pizza and beverages will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Alleged liquor control violation tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Kristi’s Pour House Sunday, March 4, just after 2 a.m. for “a highly-intoxicated female passed out on the floor,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman was “in need of medical assistance,” and Oceana County EMS responded to the scene, Mast said.…
Recent births, reported March 5, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Adan Joaquin Madrigal, the son of Yesenia and Lazaro Madrigal of Shelby, was born March 1, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. See 2018 birth records archive here.
Drug convictions top 27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Zachary Bundy Leslie, 29, of 1456 E. Cuming St., Fremont, was found guilty Dec. 18, 2017 of methamphetamine possession and third-offense habitual offender and was sentenced Feb. 26 to 11 months in jail with credit for…
Larcenies top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018: – 11:12 a.m., wellbeing check, Polk Road and Industrial Park Drive. – 4:18 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street. – 5:20 p.m., parking complaint, 300 block of West Main Street. – 8:16 p.m., disturbing the peace, 500 block…
ESD selects superintendent finalist. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District board of education has selected a finalist candidate for the position of superintendent. Over the last two days the board has interviewed four candidates and narrowed its choice to Dr. Jason Jeffrey, assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse…
New senior center is for everyone. #OceanaCountyCouncilOnAging Dear Editor: First of all, I would like to thank everyone in Oceana County for voting “YES” back in August 2016, to pass the millage for the Oceana County Council on Aging to move forward on their expansion/new construction. Many people have been asking questions about the OCCOA expansion/new construction, so I will…
Student detained after saying he wanted to ‘shoot up’ school. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — Just one week after “soft lockdowns” at Hart and Shelby high schools, Hesperia High School is investigating a threat made by a high school student who allegedly made statements about “wanting to shoot up the school.” Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Vaughn White posted…
78th District Court sentencings, arraignments posted March 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in 78th District Court: Sentencings – Gerard Louis Nasser, 58, of 6111 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 26 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit…
Delores Price named ‘Hero of the Year.’ #ElectricForestFestival #ConsciousAlliance By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — Delores Price, 80, has worked tirelessly to provide food for local families in need, and her hard work and dedication were rewarded Wednesday, Feb. 28, when a semi truck full of 33,000 pounds of food arrived at her house. The truckload of food arrived in…
Recent births, reported March 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Nathan Levi Tatro, the son of Yesenia and Josh Tatro of Hesperia, was born February 25, 2018. Della Jo Riggs, the daughter of Syreina and Mark Riggs of Walkerville, was born February 28, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…
Lighthouse keepers wanted. LUDINGTON — Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA) is seeking volunteers to serve as lighthouse keepers. Clean and comfortable accommodations are offered free of charge within houses at Big in Ludington State Park and Silver Lake State Park grounds, where keepers can enjoy the sand dunes and evergreen forests on their way to work on the shores…
Fire destroys barn. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A decades-old barn was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, at Jerry Brandel Farms, 1966 N. 94th Ave. The fire began as a grass fire and spread to the barn, said owner Jerry Brandel. The timing couldn’t have been worse for Brandel, whose 73rd birthday is today. “It’s…
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