GRANT TWP. — The Electric Forest Festival, the gigantic music celebration that attracts tens of thousands of fans from across the nation, has announced its schedule. As the popularity of the festival grows, so does its infrastructure with the addition of two stages, The Hangar and Jubilee. “HQ is proud to unveil that this year we are welcoming two new…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Over the past several months, numerous people have been arrested on charges related to the manufacturing of methamphetamine. The arrests are an indication of the increased manufacturing and usage of the illegal substance in this area, along with an increase in enforcement, according to Michigan State Police Lt. Andrew Ambrose, the commander of the State, Sheriff’s,…
AMBER TWP. (Mason Co.) — Three candidates were recently elected to the West Shore Educational board of education. They include incumbents Jim Dittmer, six year term and Dr. Robert Fong, six year term along with David Bass, four year term. Bass replaces Gil Larsen, who did not seek re-election. Their terms will begin on July 1. ESD board members seek petitions from their…
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, June 2, 2015: – 9:38 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), illegal dumping, 5000 block of Stony Lake Rd., Benona Twp. – 11:03 a.m., (MSP), larceny, 4000 block of 132nd Ave., Otto Twp. –…
PENTWATER — Bicycling on roads and trails is increasingly popular, and more cyclists are being attracted to Pentwater. But some ask whether routes could be made safer? Should more be done to promote Pentwater as a bicycling destination? Is the idea of better connecting Pentwater to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail now worth pursuing? A one-hour public meeting is…
SILVER LAKE — An action-packed weekend is in store at a scenic hotspot. The Second Annual Blues, Brews and Dunes Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, as well as the Michigan Adventure Race. Then, the Blessing of the Duners is on tap for Sunday, June 7, at noon. Blues, Brews, & Dunes Festival Enjoy live blues music by Hank…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Village Administrator Aaron Desentz announced his resignation Monday, June 1, stating that he has taken a new job as the Leslie city manager. Village President Paul Inglis said he believes a “tense environment” created by some council members led to Desentz’s decision. Inglis, who was the long-time Oceana County administrator until his retirement…
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 Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, May 29, 2015: – 3:50 a.m., larceny of a small amount of money, 5000 block of W. Polk Rd., Golden Twp. – 8:45 p.m., non-aggravated assault, 9000…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WALKERVILLE — Several cartons of cigarettes and chewing tobacco were stolen during a breaking and entering at the Walkerville Kwik Mart early Monday morning, June 1, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to an alarm activation at the convenience store at 3:44 a.m., and upon inspection of the…
Linda Tietz, 72, of Shelby, died May 28, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Scott Near, age 47, of Shelby, died May 29, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Lorna Marie Reeds, 92, of Hart, passed away May 29, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. At one time, legislative districts in many states—particularly state senate districts—were apportioned principally on the basis of geography rather than population. In some states, every county was entitled to elect a certain number of state representatives or state senators, regardless of the county’s population. This often resulted in extremely unequal representation. For…
A Review by Kay Brennan. Hesperia Community Library Director. Are you Interested in travel in your own beautiful state? “Under the Radar: Michigan” is the show for you. This is a PBS series of 30-minute shows now available on DVD and includes a book of information about each program. Host Tom Daldin explores big towns and small from Ann Arbor…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – Jay Jacob Ball, 24, of 7990 E. White Rd., Holton, was found guilty April 8 of possession of methamphetamine. He was sentenced May 27 to two to 10 years in a Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) prison with credit for 138 days…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Earlier today, OCP Editor Allison Scarbrough posted a story about Hart High School graduate Nickolas Ponce and a $1 million college scholarship he received. Allison interviewed Nickolas face-to-face about this story after she was “tagged” in a Facebook post shared by Sonya Hernandez, a former Hart Public Schools employee. Allison had also been hearing about this scholarship…
PENTWATER — Pentwater’s Farmers Market on the Village Green is open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning Monday, June 1, through Labor Day. This season’s expanded list of vendors includes many long-time favorites plus new vendors offering local wines, goat cheese, flour and sugar. You can find the finest in everything local — from organic produce…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Recent Hart graduate Nickolas Ponce has helped others less fortunate throughout his high school career, and now someone has returned the favor by awarding him a $1 million college scholarship. Yes, you read that correctly — one million dollars! Nick found out last week that he was awarded a personal “Vision” scholarship from…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Miguel Calderon, 54, of 1509 Grandville Ave., Grand Rapids, was arrested May 9 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated. Pretrial: June 8 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent cash. Misdemeanors…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating an assault and battery involving adults at Shelby Middle School Thursday, May 28, at 7:30 a.m. No arrests have been made, and the…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Moved last year from the basement of the village hall to the renovated, former First Baptist Church, the Pentwater Historical Society’s Museum is now open to visitors through October. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday during June through August, and 1-4 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday during September and October.…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A school bus with no occupants took a little “joy ride” Tuesday afternoon, May 26, when it rolled out of the Hart Public Schools bus garage gate, crossed the street, and struck a…
PENTWATER — Community Build Supervisor Juan Bradford of Miracle Midwest Company in Okemos, (foreground, second from left) gives instructions to the first team of volunteers who are helping construct a new playground at Pentwater Schools today. Volunteers are still needed on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, to complete the three-day project. Pentwater Schools Superintendent and Principal Mary Marshall…
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