Obituary: Susan Wade, 71, of Muskegon.

March 28, 2017

Obituary: Susan Wade, 71, of Muskegon. Susan Kay Wade, 71, formerly of Whitehall passed away March 24, 2017 at Christian Care Assisted Living Manor in Muskegon. Susan was born February 27, 1946 in Hart, the daughter of Elizabeth (Bette) and Robert Tate. She attended Whitehall High School. Susan is survived by her daughters: Sherri Jane (Brian) Gradisher of Whitehall and…

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Police arrest fugitive driving on a suspended license.

March 27, 2017

Police arrest fugitive driving on a suspended license. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 27-year-old Hart man, who was a wanted fugitive, Saturday, March 25, at 10:20 p.m. on Lake Road near 88th Avenue. The suspect was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and on the fugitive warrant. He was…

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CSC incidents reported.

March 25, 2017

CSC incidents reported. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department responded to two separate criminal sexual conduct (CSC) incidents this week in the City of Hart. An incident was reported Monday, March 20, at 1:10 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Another CSC case was reported Wednesday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. The following is other recent…

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Recent death, posted March 25, 2017.

March 25, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Paula Duford, 67, of Hart, died on Friday, March 24, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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78th District Court sentencings.

March 24, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joseph Grant Prus, 24, of 11405 Russell Rd., Twin Lake, was found guilty March 20 of attempted indecent exposure and was sentenced to six months discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…

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Arraignments include CSC, assault with gun.

March 24, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Neal Ashley Hopkins, 40, of 1330 Sheron Chapel Rd., Lafayette, Indiana, was arrested March 15 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old.…

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Sheriff warns of IRS scam.

March 23, 2017

Sheriff warns of IRS scam. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is continuing to receive complaints from local people who are receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be IRS representatives, and the callers are threatening the people with arrest. “Please be advised that, once again, citizens are receiving telephone calls and voicemail messages…

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Health department officials ‘troubled’ by federal health care proposals.

March 23, 2017

  Health department officials ‘troubled’ by federal health care proposals. #NorthernMichiganPublicHealthAlliance   #DistrictHealth Department10 GAYLORD, Michigan – The Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA) is “troubled” by the “harms” the American Health Care Act (AHCA) would make to the public health system and health insurance availability, according to an NMPHA press release. NMPHA, made up of local health departments serving…

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Police investigate truancy complaints.

March 23, 2017

Police investigate truancy complaints. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated five truancy (failure to attend school) complaints at Hart Public Schools Wednesday, March 22, at 1 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following is other OCSO activity Wednesday, March 22, 2017: – 10:33 a.m., assist Michigan State Police with a medical call, South…

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Recent birth, posted March 23, 2017.

March 23, 2017

Recent birth, reported March 23, 2017.  #OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Serenity Leeann Schmitz, the daughter of Melissa Schmitz-Bromley and Joshua Bromley of Hart, was born March 14, 2017.   If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…

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Fire destroys garage.

March 22, 2017

Fire destroys garage. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A garage at 9022 E. Clock Rd. was destroyed by a fire Wednesday, March 22, shortly after noon, but firefighters saved the family’s nearby house from major damage. The garage, owned by Lee and Ashley Oomen, was insured, they said. Lee said he came home for lunch and…

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Break-ins, stolen vehicle, domestic assaults among police activity.

March 22, 2017

Break-ins, stolen vehicle, domestic assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, March 20, 2017: – 8:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Polk Road and 104th Avenue, Hart Township. – 8:03 p.m., (MSP), a 31-year-old Southfield, Michigan man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, Polk Road and State Street, Hart. Tuesday,…

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Hesperia student gains state recognition for art.

March 22, 2017

Hesperia student gains state recognition for art. #OceanaCountyNews #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA — Hesperia student Olivia Prado has gained statewide attention for her artwork entitled “Mexican American Gothic,” which also serves as a political statement to raise awareness about Mexican-American families’ daily struggles. “Hesperia Community Schools would like to congratulate Olivia Prado for being a ‘state champion’ in the arts,” stated her…

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WWC ends 5th year with donations totaling $220,000.

March 22, 2017

WWC ends 5th year with donations totaling $220,000. #OceanaCountyNews #WomenWhoCare HART — Women Who Care (WWC) met earlier this month and discussed three important causes serving the community. The group chose to have each of its 150 members make a $100 personal contribution to the Oceana Hispanic Center in Hart. The center was formed in 2003 to promote the economic…

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Congressman Huizenga to host Facebook town hall meeting tonight.

March 22, 2017

Congressman Huizenga to host Facebook town hall meeting tonight.  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) will hold a Facebook town hall with residents of the Second Congressional District (which includes Mason and Oceana counties) at 6:30 p.m. tonight. To participate in this event, residents are encouraged to go to Congressman Huizenga’s Facebook Page. For residents who already “like” Huizenga’s page, Facebook…

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Facebook harassment among complaints handled by sheriff’s office.

March 21, 2017

Facebook harassment among complaints handled by sheriff’s office. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, March 20, 2017: – 4:35 a.m., medical assist, East Monroe Road, Crystal Township. – 6:16 a.m., alarm, North Michigan Avenue, Village of Shelby. – 9:33 a.m., medical assist, 144th Avenue, Otto Township. – 10:04 a.m., larceny, South 184th Avenue,…

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Recent deaths, posted March 20, 2017.

March 20, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Patrick Lee Tariske, 76, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. James Krajewski, 71, of Hart, died on Friday, March 10, 2017. Donald L. Buchner, 82, of Hesperia, died on Friday, March 17, 2017. Herald R. Rood, Sr., 72, of Shelby, died on Friday, March 17, 2017. Gladys I. Crosby,…

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PSA raises funds to purchase lights on channel.

March 20, 2017

PSA raises funds to purchase lights on channel. #OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterSportfishingAssociation PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association has raised $3,800 to install lights along the Pentwater/Lake Michigan channel to make boating safer. “Spearheaded by the Pentwater Sportfishing Association (PSA), Bruce Koorndyk, then PSA President, made contact with the US Army Corp of Engineers office in Grand Haven in early 2011 to…

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