LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union will be holding several activities this month in observation of Credit Union Youth Month. This year’s theme is “Credit Union Strong,” said Kyle Gurzynski, operations manager. “We want to show kids how to get financially fit. We will have activities in the lobby for our local youth with some fun prizes and surprises.” Safe Harbor…
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A narcotics possession investigation by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police is underway following an incident Friday, April 1, at 10:45 a.m. in the 1100 block of East Clock Road, involving a person being hospitalized, according to MSP. MSP is also investigating a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) complaint in Grant Township that the post received…
‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — After nearly 40 years of service, Oceana County Administrator/Fiscal Officer Sue Ann Johnson is retiring at the end of July. Johnson was appointed administrator in 2008 after long-time administrator Paul Inglis retired. She had…
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. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Franklin Charles Hain, 41, of 7937 S. 80th Ave., Montague, was found guilty March 28 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Tools were stolen during a break-in to a garage located in the 8300 block of East Garfield Road that was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, March 30, at 5 p.m. The following is other local law enforcement activity Wednesday, March 30, 2016: – 2:25 p.m., (MSP), a 27-year-old Shelby man was…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Community College will host the fourth annual Food for Thought Conference on Friday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Administrative and Conference Building. The Food for Thought Conference is a partnered effort between the WSCC Sustainability Movement and Student Senate and will include faculty, student and community member presentations…
LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 beginning at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 121 N. Nelson Road. The meeting is open to members of the credit union. Dinner tickets may be reserved at the credit union lobby, 1200 E.…
HART — The National Asparagus Festival will host a public information meeting in the Hart City Hall Community Center Tuesday, April 5, at 6 p.m. This year’s Asparagus Queen will be crowned at the Queen’s Pageant & Fundraiser Saturday, June 4, at Shelby High School. During her reign, the Asparagus Queen will be featured in various parades and festivals throughout…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating an incident involving criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and indecent exposure that occurred Tuesday, March 29, at 8 p.m. on West Tahoe Trail. The following is other local law enforcement and fire department activity: Tuesday, March 29, 2016: – 4:11 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), domestic assault, W.…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2016-17 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 15. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. WSCC’s web site…
The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, March 28, 2016: – 2:35 a.m., (Hart Police Department, Michigan State Police – Hart post), disturbance, E. Church St., City of Hart. – 7:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), disturbance, S. State St., City of Hart. – 8:34 a.m., (OCSO), larceny, S. 180th Ave., Newfield Township. – 10:58 a.m., (OCSO), property damage…
JACKSON, Mich. – You have to go back nearly two decades to find the last time Consumers Energy charged as little for natural gas as the company will next month, according to a Consumers Energy press release issued today, calling it “a success story that continues to put money into the pockets of Michigan business owners and residents.” April’s natural…
Dear Editor: The Michigan State Board of Education (SBE) has issued a Statement and Guidance on Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Students. This guidance statement encourages Michigan schools to include LGBTQ topics throughout the curriculum, including in social studies, English language arts, creative arts, health education and sex education. It encourages schools…
The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend: Friday, March 25, 2016: – 4:23 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), property damage crash, S. Maple Island Rd. and E. McKinley Rd., Greenwood Township. – 4:55 a.m., (OCSO), property damage crash, S. Oceana Dr., Grant Township. – 11:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 30-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested…
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. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felony – Mari Sue Conkle, 35, of 6929 VanBuren, Walkerville, was arrested March 17 by the Michigan State Police…
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. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jared Theodore Greiner, 31, of 53 1/2 State St., Hart, was found guilty March 21 of disorderly person – jostling and sentenced…
The following is local law enforcement and fire department activity Thursday, March 24, 2016: – 1:45 a.m., (Shelby-Benona Fire Department), wires down, W. Shelby Rd., Shelby Township. – 2:24 a.m., (Grant Township Fire Department), wires down, W. Stony Lake Rd., Claybanks Township. – 2:40 a.m., (Pentwater Fire Department), wires down, Sixth St. and Judd St., Village of Pentwater. – 4:32…
An estimated 1,580 Great Lakes Energy members remain without power late Thursday afternoon, March 24, in 11 counties served by the electric cooperative due to power line damage caused by the massive storm, according to a GLE press release issued at 4 p.m. “Crews have restored almost 10,000 Great Lakes Energy members since the start of the storm which has…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Frontier Communications crews are working to repair a damaged fiber optic cable that caused emergency 911 calls in Mason and Oceana counties to be re-routed through Muskegon Central Dispatch, and it is expected to be repaired by 6:30 p.m. Thursday, according a press release issued by Mason-Oceana 911. “The time for normal 911 service to be restored…
The following is local law enforcement activity Wednesday, March 23, 2016: – 9:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), criminal sexual conduct (CSC), S. 180th Ave., Greenwood Township. – 1:40 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), car/deer crash, 56th Ave. and Buchanan Rd., Benona Township. – 2:51 p.m., (OCSO), one-car property damage crash, southbound US 31 and Oceana Dr., Grant Township.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A couple who allegedly racked up a nearly $55 bill for food and drinks at Kristi’s Pour House Tuesday night, March 22, was arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies on charges of defrauding an innkeeper, according to Lt. Craig Mast. Stephen Woody, 43, and Shannon West, 36, left the bar without paying…
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