Truck destroyed in fire.

September 23, 2016
Truck destroyed in fire.

#OceanaCountyNews #StonyLake By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. STONY LAKE — A 2004 full-size Chevrolet pickup truck ignited in flames on Scenic Drive near Camp Miniwanca right after the truck pulled a boat out of Stony Lake Friday, Sept. 23, at approximately 2:30 p.m. The pickup truck was totally destroyed in the fire, but the Master Craft boat that was pulled out…

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Drowning victim’s older sister tried to save her.

September 23, 2016
Drowning victim’s older sister tried to save her.

Editor’s Note: This story that originally was published Sept. 21 was re-posted Sept. 23, reflecting new information from the sheriff’s office that the sister who was with Hannah was her older sister — not her younger sister, as we were initially told. OCP was initially informed that the sister was 9 years old, but we were notified that the sister…

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The Land: Change is constant at Rennhack Orchards.

September 22, 2016
The Land: Change is constant at Rennhack Orchards.

  #TheLand #OceanaCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART TOWNSHIP — Change happens quickly at Rennhack Orchards. Because the family owned operation owns its own farm market — and grows a majority of its produce for that market — the Rennhacks can study consumer trends and adjust their products according to what the customer demands. The farm market is located at…

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78th District Court arraignments include forgery, drug charges.

September 22, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include forgery, drug charges.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned this week in 78th District Court: Felonies – Katherine Glover, 32, of 15065 Tess Court, Grand Haven, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felony counts of forgery and uttering/publishing stemming from an April 2014 incident. Preliminary conference: Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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78th District Court sentencings.

September 22, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: – Jude Robert Maguire, 28, of 5020 W. Water Rd., New Era, was found guilty Sept. 19 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $1,055…

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Drowning victim’s older sister tried to save her.

September 21, 2016
Drowning victim’s older sister tried to save her.

#OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Editor’s Note: This story was updated Sept. 22 at 4:33 p.m., reflecting new information from the sheriff’s office that the sister who was with Hannah was her older sister — not her younger sister, as we were initially told. OCP was initially informed that the sister was 9 years old, but we were notified…

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Shelby man allegedly steals minivan, flees police, crashes.

September 20, 2016
Shelby man allegedly steals minivan, flees police, crashes.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART — Police are seeking warrants for a 24-year-old Shelby man who allegedly stole a minivan in the Village of Shelby; led police on a high-speed chase; and then crashed into a large stack of bushel crates early Tuesday morning, Sept. 20. “At 2:12 a.m. this morning Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch advised all police units in the county to…

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Girl, 10, drowns after falling off paddle board in Lake Michigan.

September 19, 2016
Girl, 10, drowns after falling off paddle board in Lake Michigan.

#OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER — Hannah Harris, a 10-year-old Lansing girl, drowned after falling off a paddle board in Lake Michigan near Charles Mears State Park Monday, Sept. 19. The drowning was a “terrible tragedy,” said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Hannah was not wearing a life vest. “At 3:47 p.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with several…

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MSP to host citizens’ academy.

September 19, 2016
MSP to host citizens’ academy.

#OceanaCountyNews #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is pleased to announce that a Citizens’ Academy will begin Oct. 10 and run through Nov. 28. The eight-week academy will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the MSP’s mission and operation; understand the procedures troopers follow; increase their awareness of law enforcement’s role in the…

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Larceny, property destruction among police activity.

September 19, 2016
Larceny, property destruction among police activity.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016: 2 p.m., car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Baker Road, Shelby Township. 10:50 p.m., a 19-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating without insurance, Hazel Road and 100th Avenue, Hart Township. Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016: 2:30 p.m., an 18-year-old Rothbury was arrested on a warrant,…

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Letter to the Editor: Reader appreciates birthday wishes.

September 17, 2016

Dear Editor, To all my friends and neighbors: Thank you for all of your kindness, cards, gifts, visits, notes, help, calls, thoughtfulness, and prayers over the past year and especially for my 90th birthday. I appreciate all of it and am grateful for every one of you. With love and thanks, Kitty Kokx

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Foundation promotes philanthropy to tackle Oceana’s challenges.

September 17, 2016

Oceana ranks 67th out of 83 Michigan counties in quality, length of life. #OceanaCountyNews #CommunityFoundationOfOceanaCounty Too many Oceana residents face sobering, daily challenges. Forty percent of households earn less than the basic cost of living. The jobless rate is always higher than most of Michigan’s 83 counties. Thirty percent of children 17-and-under live in poverty. One in five births are…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 16, 2016.

September 16, 2016
Recent births, reported Sept. 16, 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.  Jacob Miranda Correa, the son of Orelia Correa Cortes and Juan Miranda of Ludington, was born Sept. 7, 2016. Ryan Michelle Albert, the daughter of Samantha Fotis and Christopher Albert of Hart, was born Sept. 7, 2016.…

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Free mammograms through health department.

September 16, 2016
Free mammograms through health department.

#OceanaCountyNews #DistrictHealthDepartment10 HART – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has a program that offers free mammograms. Sign up is easy, and no appointment at the health department is necessary. Women seeking eligibility information or who would like to learn more, call (888) 217-3904, and select option # 2. Health department staff can easily get women enrolled and a mammogram ordered…

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Women Who Care contribute to OCMCF.

September 16, 2016
Women Who Care contribute to OCMCF.

#OceanaCountyNews     #OceanaWomenWhoCare   #OceanaCountyMedicalCareFacility PENTWATER — The 145 philanthropy-minded members of Oceana Women Who Care (WWC) are again teaming up to improve our community’s quality of life. At their Sept. 6 meeting at Gull Landing, they chose to have each member make a $100 personal contribution to the Campaign for Oceana County Medical Care Facility (OCMCF) in Hart.…

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Dallas Brass to perform in Hart, Sept. 24.

September 16, 2016
Dallas Brass to perform in Hart, Sept. 24.

#OceanaCountyArts #WestShoreCommunityCollege HART — The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series opens its 2016-2017 season with a concert by the Dallas Brass on Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m., at the Hart Middle School Auditorium. “It is an honor to have a world-renown instrumental ensemble to open our current series. It is also an opportunity to collaborate with Mr. Tom Kirk,…

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EF death caused by drugs, including horse tranquilizer.

September 16, 2016
EF death caused by drugs, including horse tranquilizer.

#OceanaCountyNews #ElectricForestFestival2016 GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 22-year-old Lansing man who died at the end of the five-day Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort had taken a fatal cocktail of drugs, including the horse tranquilizer ketamine. Michael John Stephenson was found in the midst of a medical emergency as festival goers were exiting the grounds the morning of June…

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Arraignments include home invasion, child abuse.

September 15, 2016
Arraignments include home invasion, child abuse.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned this week in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jose Alfredo Cintura, Jr., 21, of 778 E. Clock Rd., Hart, was arrested Aug. 31 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of second-degree home invasion. Preliminary conference: Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. –…

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