By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Lisa Stich has resigned as West Shore Community College vice president of academic and student services effective April 1. She has served in that role for the past five years. The college did not publicly announce Stich’s resignation but sent an email to some of its staff. When asked about the resignation, the…
The following is local law enforcement activity Wednesday, April 6, 2016: – 1:12 pm., (Shelby Police Department), fraud, W. Third St., Village of Shelby. – 2:18 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), warrant arrest, E. Wilke Rd., Greenwood Township. – 2:41 p.m., (OCSO), warrant arrest, S. 204th Ave., Greenwood Township. – 4:13 p.m., (Hart Police Department), larceny, N. Comfort Dr., City…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mark Vipperman, president of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, is no longer employed by the local hospital. Tonight, Spectrum Health released an internal memo it had sent to its employees earlier in the day. It stated: “Mark Vipperman, president, Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, has left his role at Spectrum Health. Mark played an integral role in Ludington Hospital’s integration…
LUDINGTON — The board of directors of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has approved two new members with leadership backgrounds in nursing, hospital quality and education. Linda Cronenwett, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, is co-director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Executive Nurse Fellows Program, and dean emeritus and professor of nursing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cronenwett is…
The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, April 5, 2016: – 6:14 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), property damage crash, northbound US 31, Weare Township. – 8 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), one-car property damage crash, Maple Island and Cleveland roads, Greenwood Township. – 2:37 p.m., (OCSO), malicious destruction of property, S. 148th Ave., Otto Township. – 3:15…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The West Shore Community College Music Department will be highlighting its music ensembles throughout April. The Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Ted Malt, professor of music studies and director of the Performing Arts Series will perform on Thursday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. The concert will open with a performance…
ROTHBURY — Double JJ Resort will hold a job fair on Friday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. The job fair will continue on Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held in the Dancehall on Double JJ’s property. Up to 100 positions, mostly part-time season, are…
The following is local law enforcement activity Monday, April 4, 2016: – 8:31 a.m., Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), malicious destruction of property (MDOP), S. Scenic Dr., Benona Township. – 1:55 p.m., (OCSO), fraud, W. Main St., Village of Walkerville. – 3 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), reckless driver, northbound US 31 and N. Oceana Dr., Pentwater Township. –…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 75-year-old Hesperia woman who displayed a handgun during a property dispute with several fishermen in the White River last month pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of brandishing a firearm in 78th District Court Monday, April 4. Wilma Louise Seng, of 4445 S. 198th Ave., will not be sentenced to jail, but must…
The following is local law enforcement and emergency activity over the weekend: Friday, April 1, 2016: – 8:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Hart Area Fire Department, Oceana County Emergency Medical Services), injury crash, W. Fox Rd. and N. 64th Ave., Golden Township. – 10:41 a.m., (OCSO), breaking and entering, E. Clock Rd., Elbridge Township. – 11:17 a.m., (OCSO), fraud,…
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. Delilah Nicole Garza, the daughter of Abigail Fuentes and Johnny Garza of Crystal Valley, was born March 30, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330…
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…
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