WEST MICHIGAN — Over 13,000 Great Lakes Energy members remain without power Monday morning, Aug. 3, in parts of 22 counties following damaging storms that raced across the state throughout the day Sunday, according to a GLE press release. Most of the outages are in parts of Antrim, Crawford and Kalkaska counties that were among the areas hardest hit by…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. The Michigan Supreme Court’s annual term concludes at the end of July. Like its federal counterpart, Michigan’s high court frequently waits until the final days of its term to issue its most controversial rulings. Of all the decisions released by the Michigan Supreme Court last week, perhaps none was as surprising and…
SHELBY — Paul Sommerfield and Gary Babinec eagled at Oceana Golf Club Sunday, Aug. 2. Sommerfield used a driver, eight iron and putter to eagle the fifth hole after knocking it to about four feet. The eagle on the 507-yard par-five was witnessed by Richard Kriesel and Steven Hlady. Babinec eagled the 18th hole using a driver and putter on the 242-yard par-four hole. …
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, July 30, 2015: – 10:09 a.m., one-car property damage accident, 88th Ave. and VanBuren Rd., Leavitt Twp. – 1 p.m., ORV violation, 48th Ave. and Webster…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GOLDEN TWP. — A 36-year-old Kentwood man who was airlifted following a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area Wednesday, July 29, suffered broken bones in both arms and both legs, and one leg was injured so severely that it had no pulse Wednesday night, said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Mark Raymond Broda, 34, of 5626 Ottawattamie Dr., Pentwater, was found guilty July 27 of attempted interfering with electronic communications. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $450 in…
SHELBY — Some 60 Oceana clubs, organizations, individuals and families have combined to give away 175 awards totaling almost $175,000 to area students who are pursuing studies this fall. This is almost 10 percent more scholarships and funds awarded than last year, and comes as Oceana students are being strongly encouraged to continue their education in colleges, universities, technical and…
Lyle Norval Keely, 78, of Mears, passed away on July 27, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
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 local law enforcement activity: Tuesday, July 28, 2015: – 7:56 p.m., (Hart Police Department), domestic situation, no arrests, 500 block of Griswold St., City of Hart. Wednesday, July 29, 2015: – 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post),…
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. Ayionna Darlene Guereca, the daughter of Victoria Guereca and Arturn Guereca-Juarez of Shelby, was born July 24, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GOLDEN TWP. — A man with a critical leg injury resulting from a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Wednesday afternoon, July 29, was airlifted by an Aeromed helicopter for emergency treatment. Few details were immediately available, but Oceana County Sheriff Robert Farber said the man’s injuries are non-life-threatening. Although, the damage to his…
HART — Intermittent water outages continue during the current phase of the Johnson/Water Street Project in the city. “Water main testing is complete,” states Hart City Manager in a “special edition” newsletter released Wednesday, July 29. “Hallack Contracting is tying the new main to the existing water system and connecting water service lines to the new main. There will be…
PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 N. US-31 Business Route. The Pentwater Service Club is once again providing volunteer staff support. For more information about eligibility or to set up an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Both…
GRANT TWP. — Paving on Segment 1 (Montague to Rothbury) of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Rail Trail rebuild project is complete. However, the segment remains closed for use until all the signs, restoration, and sidewalk at the street approaches are finished. “We expect to be opening Segment 1 and shifting our efforts to Segment 3 (Shelby to Hart) on…
WEARE TWP. — A cut fiber optic line caused Mason-Oceana 911 emergency phone lines to go down Tuesday night, July 28, after 9 p.m., but the problem was repaired Wednesday morning, July 29, at 3:25 a.m. Emergency calls had to be rerouted to Muskegon County Central Dispatch, which forwarded the calls and information to Mason-Oceana. At 9:22 p.m., Mason-Oceana 911…
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 Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, July 27, 2015: – 2:53 a.m., suspicious situation, alleged gunshots, 6000 block of N. 128th Ave., Crystal Twp., investigation closed. – 10 a.m., civil/family dispute, 600 block of…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 40-year-old Hart woman was arrested on charges of disorderly person and resisting and opposing police Saturday, July 25, at 10:10 p.m. in the 400 block of Hart Street following a 911 call of a disturbance, according to Hart Police…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Sunday, July 26, at 2:34 p.m. in the 7000 block of Clearwater Court. Money, a chainsaw, a TV and several DVDs stolen,…
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…
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