By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Oceana County man who was sentenced to 20-80 years in prison in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, July 1, for the fentanyl death of his friend tacked on another five years to his prison time when he was sentenced for multiple other convictions Tuesday, Sept. 16. Travis Michael Gale was sentenced…
GREENWOOD — Maintenance work on M 120 in between Cleveland and Arthur roads is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 22, at 6 a.m., according to the Oceana County Road Commission. “This work will require the road to be completely shut down and traffic will be directed to take eastbound/westbound M 82 to Stone Road; up to M 20; and then…
Gregorio V. Luevano, 85, of Walkerville, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. He was born May 25, 1940, in Edinburg, Texas, the son of Jose Tereso and Estanislada (Villarreal) Luevano. On April 5, 1964, Greg married Hilary (Barrera) Luevano in Violet, Texas, and they moved to Michigan shortly after to start their lives together. They were married for 56 wonderful…
Dianne Lee Campbell, 70, of Walkerville, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025. She was born April 9, 1955, in Muskegon, the daughter of Franklin and Ruth (Hartman) Sallgren. On August 12, 1978, Dianne married Hugh M. Campbell and they spent 47 years together, raising two children, in Whitehall, before retiring to her dream home on School Section Lake. Dianne graduated…
A memorial service for Judge John Richard Carney Jr., who died on Aug. 19, 2025 at the age of 78 will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home, 3060 W. US 10-31, Amber Township. Read his obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, wwwGraceCremations.com.
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HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Ricky Lee Eschman, 64, of Shelby, first-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. No mugshot. – Chelce Jo Beagle, 32, (no hometown listed) two counts of breaking and entering with intent. Probable cause conference: Oct. 14…
Dr. John Craig Persson, 71, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday September 16, 2025. Arrangements by Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, formerly Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.GraceCremations.com. Listing of 2025 deaths. Listing of 2024 deaths. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 38-year-old Rothbury man convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct was sentenced to 32 months to 15 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 15. A jury found Ricardo Daniel Rodriguez-Flores guilty of the charge, June 5. However, Rodriguez-Flores was found not guilty of three counts of first-degree CSC. …
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A utility trailer, two kayaks, a generator, a lawnmower and other miscellaneous items were stolen during a breaking and entering of seasonal property on West Johnson Road, according to Sgt. Jeremy Swihart of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in…
Kevin Hallack stands on shore in Ludington near the PM 41 and Undaunted. This Great Lakes Boat Blog is presented by Hankwitz Heating & Cooling, 609 S. Washington Ave., Ludington; 231-843-2809. By Mark Varenhorst, Contributing Writer LUDINGTON — September 2 found me on the Rieth-Riley Construction Ludington dock once again meeting the tug Undaunted and barge Pere Marquette 41 as…
Thomas Bruce Shatney, 87, of Muskegon, formerly of Hesperia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. A 1957 graduate of Hesperia High School, Tom worked for 30 years at Sealed Power as an iron pourer, a job he truly enjoyed. He was a proud UAW member, active Knight of Columbus, and a devoted member of…
Agnes Mary (Murphy) Graham, 91 of Scottville, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. Born on July 14, 1934, in Ludington, Agnes was the daughter of the late Patrick and Marguerite (Bryan) Murphy. She graduated from Scottville High School. Agnes married Wayne T. Graham on April 28, 1951, and shared many memorable years together. Agnes was an active member of…
Laurie Marie (Tyndall Stanfield) Gatton, 65, of Walkerville, passed away, Monday, September 1, 2025, in Baldwin, after a long hard battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on October 5, 1959, in Ludington to Henry and Dorothy (Stickney) Tyndall and raised in Carr Settlement. Laurie attended Mason County Central Schools and graduated in 1977. She moved to North Carolina in…
Scott Allen Thebo, 56, of Hart, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Shelby Hospital. He was born June 3, 1969, in New York. Scott was preceded in death by: his parents, Dale Thebo and Louise Thebo; and two brothers, Don and Charles. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Shelby.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination to run for the Michigan 32nd Senate seat, representing Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Manistee, and Benzie counties. Cole was elected Mason County sheriff in 2012 and has served on the department for 40 years. He is a fifth generation resident of…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Patrick Tyler Jewett, 31, pleaded guilty Aug. 26 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; must attend Alcoholics Anonymous twice a week; one year probation; and $1,155 in fines and costs. One count…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Nathaniel Kain Hooker, 42, pleaded guilty July 7 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Sept. 8 to three days in jail with credit for three days served; one year probation; and $658 in fines and costs. Two additional counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and one count of…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025: 1:34 a.m., juvenile complaint, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 12:43 p.m., motorist assist, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 10:27 p.m., suspicious situation, 10 block of Orchard Street, City of Hart. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025: 12:21 p.m., motorist assist, 500 block…
HART — Oceana County Council On Aging presents “A Night at Moulin Rouge” Saturday, Sept. 20, from 6-10 p.m. at the senior center located 4250 W. Tyler Rd. “Step back in time and experience 1920s Paris at Charles Zidler’s Moulin Rouge, known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance,” states a press release about the event,…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Woodside Pet Memorial, a new pet burial park developed by Shelby Township, is now open for families seeking a peaceful and respectful resting place for their cherished pets. “Located in the heart of Oceana County, the park was thoughtfully designed as a sanctuary of remembrance — a space where love and loss intersect in nature’s embrace,” states…
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