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Leroy A. Whelpley, 81, of Hesperia, died July 17, 2015. Arrrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Leroy A. Whelpley, 81, of Hesperia, died July 17, 2015. Arrrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. When I was in school, we were required to take the Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) test every two or three years. The testing usually lasted a few days. No one liked it, but we all got through it. In the last 20 years, however, the amount of standardized testing in Michigan…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive next Saturday, July 25, during its annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they must sign up at 9 a.m.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Mark Anthony Duchemin, 38, of 1544 N. Apple Dr., White Cloud, was arrested June 27 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for felonies of larceny $1,000-$20,000 and receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Preliminary conference: July 27 at…
HART — The next performance of the Music On The Commons concert series is Big Boss Blues Wednesday, July 29, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Big Boss Blues is one of the hardest working blues roots bands hailing from West Michigan (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek). The band won the 2014 Capital Area Blues Society (CABS) “Blues Brawl”…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club, assisted by several boy scouts from local Troop 1145, picked up litter along US-31 between Monroe and Wayne roads Thursday, July 16. The volunteers were among 2,800 groups in West Michigan and across the state participating in the Adopt-A-Highway program this past week. Three times a year,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – James Michael Biesiada, 44, of 4920 Egner St., Sand Lake, was found guilty July 13 of unlawful use of license plates and sentenced to $125 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders and credit for time…
ELBRIDGE TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a dirt bike that occurred some time between June 2 and July 8 in the 1800 block of North 116th Avenue. A 1973 Suzuki TS 185 dirt bike, which is silver with red lettering, was stolen from an open garage, according to the police report. The bike…
OCEANA COUNTY — Two local businesses, the Whippy Dip in Silver Lake and the Boathouse Bar and Grill in Pentwater, were broken into over the July Fourth holiday, with intruders taking approximately $2,000 and the surveillance system DVR screen from the ice cream shop. A Keno machine modem was taken and the cash register was damaged during the Boathouse break-in,…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Foundation and the college’s Financial Aid Office have announced the names of 146 students who have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. The amount of scholarships awarded totals $180,200. The 146 recipients make up one of the largest cohorts since the college and its foundation began awarding scholarships over 40…
Rebecca ‘Becky’ J. (Perkins) Clabuesch, 65, of Mears, passed away July 15, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in 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: Monday, July 13, 2015: – 10 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assault, State Street, downtown, no injuries, information sent to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. – 10:15 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. 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…
