HART — Michigan State University Extension Office will present Cooking Matters, a free nutrition/healthy cooking demonstrations Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 18 through September 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rennhack Orchards Market, 3731 W. Polk Road. The programs are for men and women who want to cook healthy on a limited budget and will be presented by Stephanie Ostrenga…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY TWP. — A 17-year-old Shelby man received up to five fractures to his leg when he was struck by a 1997 silver four-door Ford Taurus on West Hayes Road near 72nd Avenue Friday, July 24, at 10:22 p.m. The driver of the Taurus fled the scene, and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking…
PENTWATER TWP. — Officers from the Pentwater Police Department assisted the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office with a reckless driver on southbound US-31 Sunday afternoon, July 26. “One Florida subject was ticketed for reckless driving and released,” according to a press release from the Pentwater Police Department issued Monday, July 27. “Mason/Oceana County Central Dispatch…
Greg McLouth, 50, of Shelby died July 26, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Richard ‘Rich’ Tompkins, 69 of Mears, passed away July 21, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Ruth E. MacDonald Ellis, 93, of Hart, passed away July 21, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Marian L. Leemhuis, 92,…
SHELBY — Sunday, July 26, was a lucky day for Mike Crouch when he scored an eagle on the #4 hole at Oceana Golf Club. Mike used a five wood and pitching wedge to make that eagle on the 304-yard hole. The feat was witnessed by Jeff Jensen and Bill Shriver. Congratulations, Mike! Photo is from 2009 Club Tournament.
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. Amanda Odom and her friend, Krista Vaughn, worked for the American Red Cross in Detroit. After work one day, Krista went to get her car from a nearby parking lot so she could give Amanda a ride home. As Amanda was standing on the street corner waiting for Krista to pick her…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Craig David Overla, 30, of 5427 S. Water Rd., New Era, pleaded “no contest” June 8 to breaking and entering with intent and larceny of a firearm. He was sentenced July 20 to two to 10 years in prison for Count 1 and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Petitions to recall village council members Ben Michalko and Sharita Prowant were unanimously rejected by the Oceana County Election Commission Friday morning, July 24, during a clarity hearing, said Oceana County Clerk Rebecca Griffin. The three-member commission comprised of Griffin, County Probate Judge Brad Lambrix and County Treasurer Sheila Gowell, made a unanimous…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 55-year-old drunk homeless man was arrested for disturbing the peace after allegedly causing a disturbance at John Gurney Park Thursday, July 23, at 9 p.m., according to the Hart Police Department. The following is other recent local law enforcement activity:…
HART — Residents can expect “intermittent water outages” during the current phase of the Johnson/Water Street project, states Hart City Manager Stan Rickard in a “special edition newsletter” issued Thursday, July 23. “Water main testing is nearly complete. When ready, Hallack Contracting will begin tying the new main to the existing water system; and connecting water service lines to the…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. BENONA TWP. — A Shelby man operating a Yamaha motorcycle suffered a broken leg during a collision with a pickup truck on Buchanan Road near 16th Avenue Thursday, July 23, at approximately 5:15 p.m., according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. A Shelby woman riding on the Yamaha suffered a minor leg injury, and the…
Welcome to the world! Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Michael Christopher Fessenden, the son of Christina Silva and Michael Fessenden of Hesperia, was born July 16, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joseph Crus Pulsipher, 19, of 21 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty July 20 of assault and battery. He was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders;…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. GREENWOOD TWP. — A 23-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on charges of domestic assault and conditional bond violation by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies Wednesday night, July 22, in the 6400 block of East Garfield Road after reportedly assaulting his brother. The…
SHELBY — Luke Johnsen made two eagles in the same round Wednesday, July 22, at the Oceana Golf Club. Luke accomplished the feat during league play and shot 33 for the front nine score. He eagled #1, the 448-yard par-five, using a driver, eight iron and putter and hole #5, the 484-yard par-five using a driver, seven iron and putter.…
GRANT TWP. — Work on Stage One of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail is “proceeding at a steady pace,” according to Michigan Department of Transportation Assistant Construction Engineer Leo A. Evans. “By the end of the day today (July 22), the trail from Montague to Rothbury should have the base course of asphalt in place for the entire six…
HART — The sanitary sewer and water main replacement is complete, and the water main was pressure tested and chlorinated for the Johnson/Water Street Project, according to Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. The next phase of the project includes: new water main tied into the existing mains; final water service connections; relocated sanitary sewer lateral connections; manhole replacement on Water…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County Tuesday, July 21, 2015 includes: – 12:43 a.m., peacekeeping, 3000 block of E. Polk Rd., Elbridge Twp. – 1:17 a.m., car-deer crash, Oceana Dr. and Lakeshore Dr., Pentwater Twp. – 2:26 p.m, threats,…
HART — The 13th Annual Take it to Hart Car Show is set for this Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Hart. Enjoy an arts and crafts show, kids games and a chalk art competition with prizes. All makes and models are welcome for the car show. Registration, which includes a $10 fee, is from…
SILVER LAKE — A 69-year-old Mears man who was water skiing on Silver Lake early Tuesday morning, July 21, appears to have died of a heart attack, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Richard Tompkins was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 7:30 a.m., Mast said. Tompkins was water skiing with another man who…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. HART — A 31-year-old Hart man was arrested by Hart police officers Saturday, July 18, at 9:07 a.m. at the J&H Family Store on Polk Road for violating a personal protection order (PPO). Other recent local law enforcement activity includes: Sunday, July…
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