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Primozich to lead lake improvement board. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER — The Pentwater Lake Improvement Board recently elected Joe Primozich as president. Newly-elected Pentwater Township Clerk Sue Ann Johnson was elected treasurer of the lake improvement board, and County Commissioner Dean Gustafson will be secretary. The board consists of five members; one representative from each local unit of government; a private…
Grant workshop Dec. 7. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty HART — The Community Foundation for Oceana County is hosting a grant workshop Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Oceana ESD, at 844 Griswold St. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about the foundation grant process, guidelines and resources. The workshop will also feature a hands-on grant session with…
Convicted sex offender pleads ‘no contest’ to child abuse. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Muskegon man, who is a convicted sex offender, pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 21, to third-degree child abuse. In exchange for Cledis James Montgomery’s plea, one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under 13…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews Hamilton man faces prison for cottage break-in; arson charge dropped. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hamilton, Michigan man faces a minimum two-year prison term for breaking into a northern Oceana County cottage last summer. Evidence at the cottage indicates that someone tried set it on fire in an attempt to cover up the crime, Oceana…
Man admits to drinking case of beer before high-speed chase. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Shelby man testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 21, that he drank a case of beer and some liquor before leading police on a high-speed chase with a stolen minivan last September. Bernabe Luevano, of 134 N. Michigan Ave.,…
Shelby man arrested on several charges following chase. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews SHELBY — A 26-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Sunday, Nov. 20, at 9:50 p.m. on charges of fleeing and eluding, second-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended on Oceana Drive near Kelly Street, said MSP Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lawrence L. Horton, 73, of Ruby Creek and Branch, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hart See full list of 2016 deaths here.
‘The Playground’ barn destroyed by fire. #OceanaCountyNews #StonyLake By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — “The Playground” barn, which has been a venue for concerts and halloween parties for the last decade, burned down early Saturday morning, Nov. 19. See related story Firefighters were dispatched to scene at 7970 W. Park Rd. at 2:45 a.m., said Grant Township Fire Chief…
Living in the OC: Giving thanks. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY — For 17 years, the local community has worked together to provide a delicious Thanksgiving feast for those in need and others who may not have a family…
UPDATE: The homeowner who brought this to our attention states that approximately an hour after this story was posted that she was contacted by the road commission, which took responsibility for the pile. The DNR also contacted OCP and said it was the road commission’s pile. These deer were struck by vehicles – no poaching occurred. The pile has been…
Arraignments include meth possession, home invasion. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Donald Wayne McCallum, 34, of 5136 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Preliminary conference: Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Recent births, reported November 18, 2016. #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. William Emilia Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of Maria and Matthew Walsworth of Hart, was born November 14, 2016. Kendon Thomas Spinner, the son of Samantha Verschueren and Keith Spinner of Hart,…
West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, Shop-N-Save in Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving.” This is West Shore Bank’s eighth year to team up with local food store…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Steven Geno Rice II, 40, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 14 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…
Library hosts photo contest, offers unique calendar. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — If you are looking for a creative activity, join the Hesperia Community Library’s photo contest, “Hesperia, The Way I See It.” The library is taking entries Monday, Nov. 21. This is limited to residents of the Hesperia Library district and there are two divisions — student and adult. You can take…
Pentwater prepares to fix its streets. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — Buoyed by Pentwater Village voters’ 2-1 approval of the Street Improvement Plan bond proposal, the Smart Streets Plan Work Group was back at work Nov. 10 to begin mapping out next steps. “We are deeply humbled by the wide margin of support, and thank everyone who voted yes,” said Norm Shotwell.…
‘Tis the giving season. #OceanaCountyNews #CommunityFoundationForOceanaCounty SHELBY – As the holiday giving season approaches, the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) is highlighting five tax-deductible ways that individuals, couples, families, businesses, clubs, and groups of co-workers can benefit others. And, in four cases their gifts can be doubled. “I often hear of instances where families, or co-workers in a business,…
Great American Smokeout Thursday. #OceanaCountyNews #AmericanCancerSociety SHELBY — The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to go the distance and quit smoking for good. By doing so, smokers will take an important step towards a healthier life. This year’s Great American Smokeout will be observed Thursday, Nov.…
Recent birth reported November 14, 2016. #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. Mercy Dawn Eckert, the daughter of Calle and Neal Eckert of Hart, was born November 8, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to…
Woman arrested for throwing broken drinking glass at female victim. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Mears woman was arrested for felonious assault Sunday, Nov. 13, at 11:50 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Emerald Road after allegedly throwing a broken drinking glass at a female victim, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart…
Customer causes commotion over lottery ticket prize. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A female customer at Dave’s Party Store on Wood Street caused a disturbance over a lottery ticket prize amount Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7:10 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The woman insisted that she won $25 and not $2 as the cashier stated, Salazar said. The…
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