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. Dominic Lee Anderson, the son of Anna Gilland and Bryan Anderson of Shelby, was born July 2, 2015. Landon James Alvesteffer, the son of Jamie and…
The Department of Natural Resources will offer bear hunting clinics in Cadillac and Escanaba in August. The clinics will be held at DNR Pocket Park in Escanaba Aug. 1 and at the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center in Cadillac Aug. 8, 9 and 15. The class will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the ins…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A recall effort is underway to oust two council members from their posts on the village council, and another council member has resigned. Resident Louis Nichols filed petitions last Tuesday, July 7, in the Oceana County Clerk’s Office to recall Ben Michalko and Sharita Prowant from the council. Council member Mary Lulich resigned…
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 activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 10, 2015: – 12:05 a.m., car-deer crash, 100th Ave. and Oceana Dr., Hart Twp. – 10:39 a.m., out-of-control juvenile, 4000 block of S.…
LEAVITT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating an ORV personal injury accident that occurred on 198th Avenue near Harrison Road Saturday, July 11, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Preliminary investigation shows that a 23-year-old Montague man lost control of his ORV, struck a tree and rolled the ORV, causing he and his 21-year-old…
HART — Local author Brett Ramseyer will host a free book reading of his debut novel “COME NOT TO US,” along with newer works, at the Hart Area Public Library Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Hardcover and paperback copies will be available for purchase during the evening. For direct online purchases and to write a review, visit http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/BrettRamseyer or…
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 — Hart native Don Foster never knew it, but he was one of my early sports heroes. Foster played baseball for the Shelby Merchants when…
HART — Hansen Foods has partnered with the Hart Main Street Program to bring a brand new event to downtown Hart. The first ever “Whatever Floats Your Boat” Regatta is set for Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. until noon on Hart Lake. “And we do mean ‘whatever,’” said Event Organizer, Dave Hansen. “Start collecting your recyclables and buying rolls of…
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 Thursday, July 9, 2015: – 7 a.m., credit card fraud, 3000 block of Riverside Dr., Hart. – 10:50 a.m., one-car property damage rollover crash, no injuries, US-31…
STONY LAKE — The first-ever Stony Lake Sparkler 5K, July 5, was a huge success, raising $11,000 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. Over 500 runners and more than 70 volunteers participated. The event included a fun run and a timed 5K run/walk with many families from Stony Lake and the surrounding community participating. “It was really a fun event…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Mark Anthony Coulier, who twice stood trial for the 2000 murder of his estranged 30-year-old wife, Joyce Douglas-Coulier — but the case was dismissed both times — was arraigned last month in 78th District Court on a two-year felony of interfering with electronic communications. The 54-year-old, whose address is currently listed as 165 S.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felony – Joseph Wayne Lambrix, 35, of 303 E. Tyler Rd., Hart, was arrested June 26 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) or a felony of failure to register as a sex offender. Preliminary conference: July 20 at 3…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Clay Martin Lukenbach, 52, of 1015 E. Jefferson Rd. Hart, was found guilty June 15 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced July 6 to nine days in jail or complete Impact Weekend; $1,730 in fines and costs; six months probation; 93 days…
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 recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, July 7, 2015: – 2:09 a.m., a 26-year-old Hart woman was cited for no insurance, Oceana Dr. and Hazel Rd., Hart Twp. – 7:45 p.m,…
BENONA TWP. — The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “Trumpet Invasion!” — an evening of fine entertainment that is also an investment in Oceana County arts. The concert is set for Saturday, July 25, at 8 p.m. in the beautiful and acoustically fine LPSA “Stone” Church that’s…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. SHERMAN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — There’s just something about having a meal on a farm. I was lucky to be able to catch lunch when I visited Stakenas Farms on Tuesday. As I rolled up to the barn I was greeted by Bill Stakenas and his son-in-law Seth Earl. Ed “Duke” Stakenas, the family patriarch, was…
GRANT TWP. — Evan Lyle Jensen of South Dakota, the 21-year-old Electric Forest Festival goer reported missing Monday June 29, has contacted his family, the Hart post of the Michigan State Police reported Wednesday, July 8. MSP issued a statement, July 1, that Jensen was considered missing by his own volition. Jensen was last seen packing up to leave the…
Betty Horton, 93, of Hart and formerly of Montague, died July 6, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Edward L. Buchner, 81, of Hesperia died July 5, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Richard G. Near, 83, of New Era died July 7, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on…
HAMLIN TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield Highway on Monday, July 13, 2015 at Lincoln Hills Golf Club, 1527 N. Lakeshore Dr./M-116. M-116 from the Lincoln River to the Ludington State Park is being dedicated in honor of Trooper Butterfield who was killed in the…
HART — The following is an updated report from Hart City Manager Stan Rickard regarding the Johnson/Water Street Project: “Sanitary sewer replacement is complete and water main replacement is underway. Water main work between Water and Peach will finish up about (Thursday) July 9; and then will shift to the two-block section between Water and State; and conclude with final…
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 Monday, July 6, 2015: – 12:12 p.m, crash with minor injuries, US-31 near Buchanan Rd., Shelby Twp. – 12:51 p.m., civil/property dispute, 3000 block of W. Tahoe,…
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