Donnie Verschueren, 57, of Crystal Valley, passed away April 14, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
‘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. Editor. HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback will retire, June 23, after serving the department for 40 years. The 62-year-old chief began working for the Hart Police Department part-time in June of 1976, and he became chief…
FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate an assault that occurred Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Baker Road in which two women attacked another woman with an “edged weapon,” Lt. Craig Mast said. See related story here. After getting few leads in the investigation, OCSO contacted a Michigan State Police sketch…
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: Felonies Timothy James Davis, 26, of 7845 Portland Rd., Clarksville, Michigan, was arrested April 8 by the Hart post ofthe…
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: – Arron John Cunningham, 41, of 1854 N. 56th Ave., Mears, was found guilty April 11 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to…
HART — A 19-year-old Hart man faces a maximum sentence of life in prison for a felony charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Gilberto Miguel Colon, of 3461 N. 72nd Ave., was arrested, April 6, by Michigan State Police after a warrant was issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, according to his court file. Colon is accused of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The quick actions of firefighters and emergency personnel Friday morning, April 15, saved a two-story apartment house at 515 S. State St. from an electrical fire. The fire caused minimal damage confined to a wall, said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. Five residents in the upstairs apartment and two residents of the downstairs apartment…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Alpha Phi Phi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society recently held its annual induction ceremony in the North Lounge of West Shore Community College’s Administrative & Conference Center. The ceremony included speeches by the chapter president, Brianna Walter, and chapter advisor, Renee Snodgrass, director of library services . The keynote speaker…
HART — A 20-year-old Chicago man was arrested by the Hart Police Department following a report of a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle Thursday, April 14, at 9 a.m. in the 100 block of Lincoln Street, according to Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. A witness observed the suspect attempting to steal fishing equipment from an unlocked vehicle, the…
MOUNT PLEASANT — The first Goldwater Scholarship in Central Michigan University’s history has been awarded to Kristopher Kieft of Rothbury, an honors student majoring in biology. Kieft was one of 252 scholars chosen from a competitive pool of 1,150 national nominations. An additional 256 students were awarded honorable mentions. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program was created to encourage outstanding undergraduate…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — One of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation, Bria Skonberg, will perform as part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series in collaboration with the Wharton Center for Performing Arts on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. Bria Skonberg is a catalyst for all things jazz. …
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced that it is consolidating and taking over West Michigan Bank & Trust. The two banks jointly announced today that a definitive consolidation agreement has been signed with the Mason County-based West Shore Bank as the surviving institution. Following the closing of the transaction, the consolidated bank will operate under…
The following is local law enforcement activity Wednesday, April 13, 2016: – 11:52 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), shots fired, N. 144th Ave., Crystal Township. – 1:04 p.m., (OCSO, Hart Police Department), disturbance, S. State St., City of Hart. – 3:16 p.m., (OCSO), malicious destruction of property (MDOP), W. Arthur Rd., Claybanks Township. – 3:32 p.m., (Shelby Police Department), larceny,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Amy Reynolds stays pretty busy volunteering for a variety of local organizations, when she isn’t helping customers at Smith & Eddy Insurance. The Ludington native said she helps with organizations such as Fraternal Order of Eagles, Chrome Divas of Ludington and the American Legion. “I have walked the Mackinac Bridge for Labor Day, the Relay for…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A $10. 6 million road construction project begins Monday, April 18, on US 31 between Fruitvale and Winston roads. The project includes repaving the expressway’s northbound and southbound lanes. Expect single-lane closures during the project, which is expected to be completed by the end of September. The project includes road resurfacing, bridge approach work, and construction on…
Each year, thousands of children become ill from diseases that could have been prevented by basic childhood immunizations. Countless more miss time from daycare and school because they aren’t up to date on immunizations. During the week of April 16-23, 2016 District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is participating in National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) to raise awareness about the importance…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Village Council was updated on the services committee’s assessment of local streets, and the most economical way to pay for the needed repairs and maintenance Monday, April 11, according to a press release from the village. Last May, the village retained the Wade Trim engineering consulting firm, which concluded in September that nearly 70 percent…
The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, April 12, 2016: – 12:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), northbound US 31, Pentwater Township. – 10:05 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, Lizzie Ave., Village of Hesperia. – 2:06 p.m., domestic assault, (Hesperia Police Department), Village of Hesperia. – 5:52 p.m., (OCSO), warrant arrest, N. Michigan Ave., Village of…
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