The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is urging residents and visitors to be cautious when lighting, enjoying and extinguishing their outdoor fires this Labor Day weekend. Dan Laux, DNR fire prevention specialist, said that despite recent rain, Michigan is seeing late summer conditions where fuels, such as grass and leaves, are approaching the end of their growing season. “Even with wet…
HART –The Hart Healthy Labor Day 5K run has been renamed the Rich Tompkins Memorial Race in memory of Rich Tompkins, who passed away suddenly in late July. “He leaves such a gaping hole behind,” said Hart Main Street Manager Ingrid Pearson. “He always helped out behind the scenes, made sure that the race course was exactly 5 kilometers long,…
SHELBY — Shelby State Bank and Gales Agency, in conjunction with United Way of the Lakeshore, are sponsoring a food truck for the Oceana County community on Saturday, September 12, from 2:30 p.m. until all the food has been distributed. The mobile food pantry will be at the Shelby State Bank rear parking lot located at 242 N Michigan Avenue.…
The police news 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 — Police are seeking information regarding the theft of a truck that occurred Monday, Aug. 31, at 12:20 p.m. in the city hall parking lot. The Russell Construction truck is 2002 Ford F-150 Super Cab, said…
Raymond L. Mull, 88, of Hart, passed away August 30, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — The man accused of burning down a building near Mears and then allegedly attacked Coast Guard Station Grand Haven pleaded not guilty by reasons of insanity this morning in 27th Circuit Court. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33 has been remanded to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Ann Arbor for treatment, according to Oceana County…
Ruth E. Monroe, of New Era, passed away August 30, 2015. King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
William Lee Scarbrough, 76, passed away Aug. 29, 2015, surrounded by his children. Born Jan. 26, 1939 in Copemish, Mich., he was the 11th of 12 children of John and Malvina (Priest) Scarbrough. He was preceded in death by brothers James, Doug, Charles, Eugene, John, Thomas and Dennis. He is survived by brothers L.D. and Fred, and sisters Gwen Porter…
Weekend Insider August 29 – 30, 2015, By Carrie Klemm, OCP Writer Summer may be winding down, but the towns are still abuzz with activity! Manistee County Fair – Manistee Through Sunday, August 30, 2015 The Manistee County Fair has been representing Manistee and Benzie Counties since 1876. Located at the Manistee County Fairgrounds, the fair will have fun for everyone.…
OCEANA COUNTY — Construction on Oceana Drive/Old 31 between M-20 and the south branch of the Pentwater River is nearing completion, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). “Work to finish the repaving is expected to be complete early next week, which will be followed by placement of shoulder gravel and final pavement markings,” states MDOT Assistant Construction Engineer…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Shane Willard Stingle, 29, of 2209 Oak Avenue, Muskegon, was arrested Aug. 14 by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a high-court misdemeanor of failure to comply with sex offender reporting duties. Preliminary conference: Sept.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Neal Alexander Wroble, 26, of 21 W. Dewey Rd., Scottville, was found guilty Aug. 24 of controlled substance use – narcotic or cocaine. He was sentenced to 64 days in jail with credit for 64 days served; one year discretionary jail to ensure…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. OTTO TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering involving a larceny of medical marijuana that occurred in the 1200 block of Wilke Road Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Other MSP activity Thursday,…
HART — A 26-year-old Shelby man has been arrested for his involvement in a hit and run accident that took place on Hayes Road in Shelby Township on July 24, 2015. Patrick Fay George, 64 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 104, Shelby, has been charged with three felony counts. He was arrested Tuesday when deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s Office served…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – Megan and Kristin Quinn, sisters now living in Illinois’ Quad Cities, are displaying their artwork at the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College during the month of September. Megan Quinn is a potter and educator living in Rock Island, Illinois and teaching ceramics at Augustana College. On the other side…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Chelsea Stratil began her new job as village administrator this week, breaking some historical barriers in the small community. Stratil, 26, is the first woman to ever hold the position, and she is the youngest. Stratil was unanimously hired by the village council earlier this month, replacing Aaron Desentz who resigned last June…
Robert Best, 65, of Whitehall, died August 21, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Gloria L. Bush, 67, of Grand Haven, formerly of Hart, passed away August 21, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
HESPERIA — Firefighters from three Oceana County departments joined forces recently to receive specialized training that would save a fellow firefighter. “Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is a team of five firefighters who are specially-trained to rescue our own,” said Lt. Jason Newman of the Hesperia Fire Department, who is a training officer. “This was a training (session) that we taught…
NEWFIELD TWP. — A 35-year-old Hesperia woman has been arraigned on a three-count felony warrant stemming from her involvement in a meth lab last March at a home in the 7300 block of Loop Road. Ricky Marie Hall was arraigned in 78th District Court in Hart last week on charges of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine; operating/maintaining a laboratory in the presence…
GRANT TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a local resident who claims she was swindled by a door-to-door salesman Sunday, Aug. 23, into buying over $300 worth of inedible meat. The salesman visited the woman’s home located in the 2500 block of West Cleveland Road near New Era, according to the police report. The salesman was selling…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 33-year-old De Tour Village, Mich. man was arrested by the Hart Police Department for operating while intoxicated Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2:20 a.m. at State Street and Polk Road. The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was dispatched…
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