By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Mold that was found Monday, Sept. 7, in carpeting in five classrooms caused Hesperia Community Schools to cancel school on the first day back from summer break Tuesday, Sept. 8. Superintendent Michael Corey said he is hoping that classes will resume Wednesday, Sept. 9, but will likely not make a decision until 6…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The motorcyclist who died Sunday evening, Sept. 6, following a crash on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue has been identified as Jesus Armando DeLeon-Rodriguez, 22, of Hart, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A suspect was arrested for operating while intoxicated in connection to the crash, said…
Joseph M. Abe, 96, of Hart, passed away September 6, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart.
Ruth Wieman, 87, of Shelby, died Sat. Sept. 5, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. James O’Connell, 73, of Montague, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist died Sunday evening following a crash on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue. The crash, which involved only the motorcycle, occurred shortly before 8 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police Hart Post. The driver of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name is not…
Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jonathan Robert VanderNaalt, the son of Steven and Tara VanderNaalt of Hart, was born June 23, 2015 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Trudy…
HESPERIA — Families are invited to join the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program at Hesperia Community Library. The “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential…
The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area. The upcoming grant application deadline is October 1. The People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each month to the next dollar. Since 1999 more than $2.67 million in…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — Mason-Oceana 911 will celebrate its 20 year anniversary with a public open house on Saturday, September 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will include facility tours by the 911 staff and 911 board members, public education for adults and kids, food (hot dogs, chips, etc) and unprecedented access to the Mason-Oceana 911 facility and operation.…
HESPERIA — A group of local students spent a week working with US Forest Service archaeologists and Newaygo County Museum staff at a dig site near Hesperia. The 10-12 year-olds began their week-long experience on August 3 to discuss tools and techniques with the forest service staff. The dig site was a farmstead owned by the Booher family on Jefferson…
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to check their antlerless deer drawing results and availability of remaining licenses at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Successful applicants may purchase their licenses online at E-License, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Service Center. All leftover public- and private-land antlerless deer licenses will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Wednesday Sept.…
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…
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