HART – The National Diabetes Prevention Program is coming to Hart, on behalf of District Health Department #10. Currently, one in three adults is living with pre-diabetes (higher than normal blood sugar levels), most of whom are unaware of their condition. In Michigan, that equals about 2.6 million adults. The good news – type 2 diabetes can be prevented or…
HART — Oceana County’s new Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition recently held its first planning meeting, with about 20 coalition members in attendance Coalition members represented a variety of community sectors including: law enforcement, school administration, local businesses, healthcare professionals, parents, and others. All were passionate and excited to make a positive impact in the community by reducing drug and alcohol…
Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Attendees at a public forum Monday, May 16, at the village hall heard about a large project geared at repairing the village streets. Most streets in the village will be sealed, rehabbed or reconstructed in a coordinated effort over five years as part of the Pentwater Street Improvement Plan. Municipal bond rates are at…
PENTWATER — On Saturday, May 28, the Historical Museum will open its doors at noon to start its Third Anniversary Celebration. The museum is a destination point for visitors; a gathering place for the community; and a unique display of Pentwater pride. This year, the museum offers some newly-acquired ‘old’ signs from various businesses, as well as a huge salt…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a larceny of money from the 5000 block of Water Road reported Friday, May 13, at 6:15 p.m. Other recent local law enforcement activity includes: Wednesday, May 11, 2016: – 10:30 a.m., (Hart Police Department), an assault and battery involving two female juveniles, no injuries,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Despite the cold weather snap this May, asparagus farmers around the county are “breathing a sigh of relief” after last weekend’s frost threat, said Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Council John Bakker. With a frost warning for Saturday night issued by the National Weather Service and a dusting of snow, asparagus fields…
HART — Big ideas start small like a maple seed under a blanket of snow. On Tuesday, May 31, it will sprout anew at 7 p.m. in the Hart Middle School Auditorium. The public is welcome to hear readings from the award-winning student writers in poetry and prose. The newly published book, BIG IDEAS: POETRY & PROSE will debut and…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Mohamed Ali Hassan, 26, of 415 Hart St., Hart, was arrested May 4 by the Hart post of…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Darin Colt Cunningham, 33, of 8950 East Newfield Dr., Hesperia, was found guilty March 16 of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab. He was sentenced…
Drugs were reportedly stolen from AFC home where she lived. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who is on parole allegedly smuggled drugs into the Oceana County Jail that she reportedly stole from the adult foster care home where she was living by inserting nearly 70 pills inside her vaginal canal. Rachelle Joyce Fitch was arrested…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, May 12, at 12:25 p.m. in the 3000 block of East Baker Road for firearms charges and for being a fugitive, according to MSP. Other MSP activity in Oceana County Thursday includes: – 2:05 a.m., suspicious situation, verbal argument,…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Roberto Loza-Riveria, 22, of 503 S. State St., Apt. 3, Hart, was found guilty May 10 of operating with a high blood alcohol content…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville man, who was arrested for domestic violence and on Friend of the Court charges Wednesday afternoon May 11 at the Little Pebama Lake Federal Forest Campground, could face additional charges in connection to stolen property that Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies recovered at the scene, said Lt. Craig Mast of the sheriff’s office. Bobby Jo…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Historical Society will hold its first dinner of the year at the Pentwater VFW Post, at 8440 US 31, Wednesday, May 25. The spring dinner will offer two special features: the release of the Pentwater Historical Museum Video and guest speaker and author Sharon Bluhm. Appetizers and drinks will begin at 5:30 p.m. At 6:10 p.m.,…
Local law enforcement and emergency activity Wednesday, May 11, 2016 includes: – 12:54 a.m., (Hesperia Police Department), alarm activation, N. Division St., Village of Hesperia. – 1:38 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), warrant arrest, northbound US 31, Grant Township. – 5 p.m. (Walkerville Fire Department, Michigan State Police – Hart post), vehicle fire, 5000 block of E. Madison Rd., Colfax…
SHELBY — Lt. Craig Mast (R-Hart), Undersheriff Tim Priese (R-New Era) and Deputy Leroy Strait (R-Montague) are vying for the office of Oceana County Sheriff. All three candidates will attend a question-and-answer session in order to allow the public to get to know them better. The event is free to the public and is set for Thursday, May 19, at…
Recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police of the Hart post includes: Monday, May 9, 2016: – 9:20 p.m., car/deer crash, 192nd Ave. and Yonker Rd., Newfield Township. Tuesday, May 10, 2016: – 2:05 a.m., a 20-year-old Shelby man was arrested for no proof of insurance; unregistered vehicle; and improper plates, Third St. and Michigan Ave., Village…
Dear Editor: I would like to address Mr. Bizon’s statements published on www.oceanacountypress.com concerning my desire to return the office of drain commissioner to part-time, as it had been in the mid-80s. (See letter to the editor here) While it is true that Manistee, Osceola and Benzie counties have fewer drains than Oceana, it is also true that Oceana has…
A “substation issue” caused approximately 1,445 Great Lakes Energy customers in Oceana and Muskegon counties to be without power for several hours Wednesday morning, May 11, said GLE Communications Director Dave Guzniczak. Central Dispatch reported a sparking transformer on Webster Road near 56th and 60th avenues in Grant Township at approximately 5:30 a.m. Guzniczak said 333 customers in Grant Township…
PENTWATER — This beautiful quilt named “Carousel” will be raffled off during the Pentwater Women’s Club fundraiser “Wine & Art By the Water” for Pentwater Student Scholarships Sunday, May 15, from 2-5 p.m. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each. Kristin Forester, Linda Hundt and Judy Jankowski spent over 30 hours each making the quilt.
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. Vincent Eli Perrone, the son of Abigail Davis and Jason Perrone of Penwater, was born April 28, 2016. Aryanna Nichole Fuller, the daughter of Mikayla Wilson-Gleason and Mitchell Fuller of Hart, was born May 1, 2016. Kaitlynn Star…
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