By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 144th Annual Oceana County Fair, which is the second-longest running fair in Michigan, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 25, through Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The event draws approximately 25,000 fair goers every year, said Oceana County Fair President Clancy Aerts. The fair’s history dates back to 1871. The…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Police are investigating the theft of a bush planter from a grave site at the Hart Cemetery that was reported Wednesday, Aug. 19, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The planter was taken either Thursday night, Aug. 13, or Friday…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The felony case against a 29-year-old Midland man accused of delivery of heroin causing death was dismissed but is expected to be re-filed, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. A similar case against a 24-year-old man currently lodged in prison on an unrelated charge remains active. Daniel Ryan Murphy’s case was dismissed…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Agricultural education in this area is seeing a resurgence. The West Shore Educational Service District is expanding it agricultural science program to Mason County while West Shore Community College is in talks with Michigan State University to provide an agricultural technology program here. Beginning this fall, the ESD’s Career Technology Education…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. GREENWOOD TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a Barnett Evolution crossbow valued at approximately $800. The bow was stolen from the 3200 block of East Garfield Road some time between Aug. 12 and Aug. 17, police…
PENTWATER — Two Good Samaritans assisted a Pentwater police officer Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, with the safe return of three kayakers from the choppy waters of Lake Michigan. A 28-year-old Grand Rapids woman and two 16-year-old girls, who were wearing life jackets, were able to swim safely back to shore. Pentwater police officer Nathan DeWeerd was dispatched to the water…
ROTHBURY — Charges are pending stemming from an assault that occurred Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, in the parking lot at the Wesco convenience store, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The police report has been forwarded to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. In addition to an assault charge, a charge of driving while license…
WEARE TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in to an unoccupied home at 975 W. Washington Rd. that was reported Thursday, Aug. 13, said Lt. Craig Mast. A neighbor boy saw that the home’s door was ajar, and his parents contacted the realtor who has the house listed for sale. Deputies met with the realtor, Mast…
May Lynn McTaggart, 73, of Hart died on August 15, 2015 in Hart. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Malcolm Jackson, 84, of Montague, died August 14, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Arlo Matney, 95, of Shelby, died August 15, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club collected funds to help pay the $13,000 cost for the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce to put on the Fourth of July and Homecoming fireworks this summer. Service club members collected $2,450 during the Pentwater Homecoming Grand Parade Saturday, Aug. 15. – Photos by Ron Beeber.
GOLDEN TWP. — The next meeting of Oceana’s Women Who Care (WWC) is Tuesday, Sept. 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Golden Sands Golf Course, 2501 Wilson Rd. near Mears. The meeting features two special guests who are the sisters of the founder of 100 Women Who Care — the late Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Mich. Jane Uhila and Patty…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PENTWATER — An assault at one of the downtown bars Saturday evening, Aug. 15, is under investigation, said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum following the weekend Homecoming celebration that draws thousands of people to the village. A person was scratched during the…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. By now, you’ve probably heard about Lansing’s most recent scandal involving state representatives Todd Courser (R-Lapeer) and Cindy Gamrat (R-Plainwell). Rumors of the extramarital affair between Courser and Gamrat had been circulating since spring. The story became more salacious earlier this month when The Detroit News released audio recordings of Courser, Gamrat,…
SHELBY — Duke Edmondson made a hole in one Friday, Aug. 14, at Oceana Golf Club. It was made on hole #8, playing 150 yards using an eight iron. Congratulations, Duke!
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY TWP. — A dog died in a house fire Saturday afternoon, Aug. 15, at the northeast corner of Oceana Drive and Buchanan Road, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. The homeowners were not home at the time the fire ignited, which was shortly before 1 p.m., and fire personnel were still trying to contact…
PENTWATER — Beautiful, sunny weather drew hundreds of beach goers to the 42nd Annual Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park during the village’s Homecoming celebration Friday, Aug. 14. A total of 53 sculptures and 146 participants competed in the event. Homecoming, which is the village’s largest celebration of the year, continues Saturday with the Grand Parade at…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – A campus-wide event for all new and returning students and parents will be held at West Shore Community College on Thurs., August 20, from 5 – 8 p.m. “WSCC Connections: Fall Kick-Off Celebration,” is a free event and open to all students and their parents. Students who are new to WSCC and first-time college students are…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – There’s still time to choose classes for the upcoming fall semester at West Shore Community College. New students can get their paperwork started and sign up for orientation and pre-advised returning students can receive advising and register for classes on the spot. Open advising sessions and registration have been scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m.…
GOLDEN TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a green laser light that was pointed at a helicopter near Upper Silver Lake early Thursday morning, Aug. 13, but deputies were not able to locate the alleged culprit. “This morning at 12:25 a.m., Central Dispatch gave our deputies information that an individual from Lockheed Martin Flight Control…
HART — Music on the Commons’ final performance of the season will feature Billy Strings & Don Julin Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Incendiary American roots duo Billy Strings & Don Julin tap into the vein of the earliest bluegrass music with their new album, “Fiddle Tune X” — back when bluegrass was a rough-and-tumble…
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