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…
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. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alivia Faith Rene Newsted, the daughter of Kara and Christopher Newsted of Hart, was born July 30, 2015. Raymond Xavior Balderas, the son of Adriana Longoria…
We would like to welcome our newest advertiser, West Michigan Insurance, with offices in Shelby, Hesperia and Rockford. Established in 1924, West Michigan Insurance is an independent agency that serves over 3,000 individuals and 300 businesses across Michigan. You can find out more information at www.westmichiganins.com or call: Shelby, 231-861-4195; Hesperia, 231-854-5555 or Rockford, 616-866-3180. We appreciate each of our…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Sentencings HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Brian Christopher Ford, 42, of 53 1/2 State St., Hart, was found guilty Aug. 10 of disorderly person – obscene conduct. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and…
HART — A 53-year-old Hart man is lodged in the Oceana County Jail on charges of resisting/obstructing/assaulting police; disorderly conduct; and violating a personal protection order (PPO) following an incident Tuesday night, Aug. 11, on Johnson Street. The Hart Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Johnson Street shortly after 10 p.m. for a reported…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015: – 3:43 p.m., a Rothbury woman came to the post to report that she is a victim of identity theft after receiving unauthorized…
Wayne G. Aebig, 89, of Rothbury died August 10, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
WEARE TWP. — A 67-year old Hart man was arrested for a felony of manufacturing marijuana after members of the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 2000 block of Madison Road Friday, Aug. 7. “During the execution of the search warrant, SSCENT detectives seized approximately 190…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY TWP. — Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a driver who fled the scene of a crash that injured a 17-year-old Shelby man on a skateboard July 24, but they are still looking for the suspect, said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Aug. 11. The skateboarder…
574 homeless people in Oceana County in 2014. HART — A Feeding America food truck and other support services will be offered through Project Homeless Connect at the Oceana County Fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 14, at from 9-11 a.m. Coordinated by Oceana’s HOME Partnership, the event will offer employment counseling, free health screenings, health enrollment assistance, migrant services, veterans’ services, youth…
HART — Hallack Contracting completed all water main connections Aug. 5 for the Johnson/Water Street Project, and storm sewer replacement concluded Monday, Aug. 10, states City Manager Stan Rickard in a newsletter about the project. “City electric, Charter cable and Frontier telephone continue their relocation efforts,” Rickard states. “Sand grading got underway last week, so Johnson Street will soon resemble…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CLAYBANKS TWP. — A revolver found in a bedroom closet in a residence on 60th Avenue Monday, Aug. 10, at 11:30 a.m. was turned over to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. MSP is now trying to find the gun’s rightful…
HART — Lt. Governor Brian Calley will be the guest speaker at the Oceana County Republican Committee’s Lincoln Day Picnic Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Ochs Ranch, 3869 N. 104th Ave. The pig roast with the usual picnic menu will be from 3-6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person. State Senator Goeff Hansen, State Representative Jon Bumstead and Oceana County…
GRANT TWP. — Work is scheduled to continue this week on Stage 1 (Montague to Rothbury) of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail. Signs will be installed, and the restoration will be planted along the length of the trail. Michigan Department of Transportation officials are expecting to open Stage 1 of the trail near the end of this week, or…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Recent local law enforcement activity includes: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015: – 7:45 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), breaking and entering and larceny of a Honda 75 motorcycle, 6700 block of E. Skeels, Greenwood Twp. Complainant told police that someone entered his shed/garage…
SHELBY — Jim McCamant of North Muskegon made a hole in one Sunday Aug. 9, at Oceana Golf Club. Jim used a nine iron to ace the eighth hole. The par-three was playing 150 yards. The shot was witnessed by his son, Zac McCamant. This is the second hole in one for McCamant at OGC. He scored the other hole…
Susan M. Flores, 60, of Mears, passed away on August 7, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Story Contributed By Fred Inglis. Inglis is a 22-year sports reporter/anchor for KTVU – TV in Oakland, Calif. and a two-time Emmy winner. Photos Contributed by Marc Inglis, PGA Professional/GM of Oceana Golf Club. SHELBY — The Oceana Golf Club Championship proved to be a Battle of the Ages Saturday, Aug. 8. Doug Raeth, 66, lost to 16-year-old Keaton Inglis.…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police from Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015: – 2:28 a.m., fugitive arrest, US-31, Grant Twp. – 10:50 a.m., injury accident, S. Maple Island Rd., Greenwood Twp. – 3 p.m.,…
MUSKEGON — Michigan’s Adventure, Michigan’s largest amusement park and waterpark, is offering the public a chance to spend the night under a coaster. Proceeds from the sale of all campsites will go to Boys & Girls Club of Muskegon Lakeshore. The Coaster Camp Out, which is a rare chance to camp in the park, is set for Thursday, Aug. 13.…
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