Man injured on US-31 while swerving to miss car

February 25, 2015
Man injured on US-31 while swerving to miss car

GRANT TWP. — A 28-year-old Hart man suffered minor injuries in a single-car accident during a snowstorm on US-31 near the Rothbury rest area Tuesday, Feb. 24, shortly after 11 a.m. Claud Ray Beck was traveling south in a 2008 Ford Fusion, according to an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, and “stated there was a vehicle either…

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Relay For Life kickoff March 5

February 25, 2015
Relay For Life kickoff March 5

SHELBY — Relay For Life of Oceana County will host its kickoff event at the Shelby United Methodist Church Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Teams and survivors are encouraged to attend; sign up; and receive team packet information. Refreshments will be available. For more information, check out the organization’s Facebook Page.    

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Closings and cancellations, Feb. 25, 2015.

February 25, 2015
Closings and cancellations, Feb. 25, 2015.

Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015: This list may be updated. Hart Public Schools (Spitler Elementary conferences and book fair are still scheduled, 4-7 p.m. tonight). Shelby Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Oceana Council on Aging.

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Oceana EMS to receive grant to increase cardiac arrest survival

February 24, 2015
Oceana EMS to receive grant to increase cardiac arrest survival

HART — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) face numerous challenges in responding to the needs of rural communities. The Michigan Rural EMS Network was formed to help rural EMS professionals address these challenges in Michigan. In September 2014, Michigan Rural EMS Network received two federal grants from the Office of Rural Health Policy for its cardiac arrest initiative, the Michigan Resuscitation Consortium (MiResCu). From…

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West Shore scholarship application deadline approaching.

February 24, 2015

VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2015-16 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 17. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. WSCC’s web site lists many of the…

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Closings, cancellations, Feb. 24, 2015.

February 24, 2015
Closings, cancellations, Feb. 24, 2015.

  Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: This list may be updated. Shelby Schools after-school activities; Hart Schools Focus; Hesperia Schools Focus/Pace and girls basketball game vs. Pentwater; Walkerville Schools Focus and Pace; Oceana Council on Aging closed for the rest of the…

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Oceana Foundation to increase grant opportunities; $3.5 million awarded in 25-year history

February 24, 2015
Oceana Foundation to increase grant opportunities; $3.5 million awarded in 25-year history

SHELBY — How does a person choose which charitable cause to support since there are so many organizations doing great work to help make Oceana better? And how do those nonprofits make known their immediate needs? That’s where the Community Foundation for Oceana County comes in. In 2014, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $35,193 in its two competitive grant rounds.…

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CTE: Chase Ray prepares for a career in welding.

February 24, 2015
CTE: Chase Ray prepares for a career in welding.

VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – Most high school students go to school on a daily basis without really knowing what direction they want to go after they graduate. Some may think a four year degree is the right path for them and others may feel like college isn’t in their future and they want to go directly into the workforce.…

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Fugitive arrest, fraud complaint

February 24, 2015
Fugitive arrest, fraud complaint

HART — The following is recent law enforcement activity: Friday, Feb. 20, 2015: – 6:44 p.m. (Michigan State Police), fugitive arrest, a 39-year-old Fremont man was arrested on an outstanding child support warrant, Weaver St., Hesperia. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015: – 9:09 a.m., (Oceana Co. Sheriff’s Office), property damage accident, 400 block of S. Chester St. – 1:17 p.m. (MSP),…

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Hart Pizza hosts UNITED WE DINE

February 24, 2015
Hart Pizza hosts UNITED WE DINE

HART — Do you like great food, supporting local businesses and giving back to your community? Hart Pizza will host Oceana County’s first UNITED WE DINE Restaurant Day Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4-8 p.m. Ten percent of the proceeds go to United Way of the Lakeshore to help programs and services in Oceana County . If you would like more information about…

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Hesperia House arson case set for trial

February 23, 2015
Hesperia House arson case set for trial

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case against the Hesperia House co-owner and former Hesperia village councilman who is accused of burning his restaurant almost a year ago is set for trial in April. David Sean Pates, 32, is scheduled for a jury trial April 8, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon told 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton in…

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Meth lab case heads to trial

February 23, 2015
Meth lab case heads to trial

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case against a 24-year-old Hesperia man facing several charges in connection to a multi-agency meth lab bust last month is set for trial in April. Jay Jacob Ball appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday morning, Feb. 23, with his court-appointed attorney, Doug Springstead, for a pretrial hearing. Ball, who is facing charges of…

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Deputies respond to crashes

February 23, 2015
Deputies respond to crashes

This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727,  www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; and Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee. HART — The following is the weekend activity report of the Oceana County…

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3 injured in 2-car crash

February 23, 2015
3 injured in 2-car crash

SHELBY TWP. — Three people received minor injuries in two-car crash Monday, Feb. 23, at 5:49 a.m. on Oceana Drive near Buchanan Road. A 2005 Chevy Suburban driven by a 42-year-old Shelby woman was westbound on Buchanan Road and was not able to stop at the stop sign in the snowy conditions and went through the intersection and onto Oceana…

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The Mitten Memo: Straight facts on Proposal 1.

February 22, 2015
The Mitten Memo: Straight facts on Proposal 1.

Today we introduce a new Sunday feature, The Mitten Memo by Nick Krieger. Nick will discuss topics related to Michigan law and public affairs, especially new laws being proposed in Lansing and Washington that impact Michigan residents.  He is a graduate of Ludington High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, and holds a law degree and master’s…

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The Light Chaser: Aperture.

February 21, 2015
The Light Chaser: Aperture.

The Light Chaser is brought to you by MyProLab.com, a professional photographic lab offering services to the consumer market. MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company) and Alway Photography. The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway.  Chapter 5: Exposure — Aperture. Over the past two weeks we have been discussing exposure. In Chapter 3, we discussed…

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Shelby issues run water notice

February 20, 2015

SHELBY — The Village of Shelby issued a run water notice Friday, Feb. 20. “The Village of Shelby is advising customers in the area that several water line freezes have occurred,” the notice states. “Homeowners may protect their lines by running a stream of cold water the diameter of a thin pencil in one faucet continuously. The village will advise…

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Pentwater issues run water notice

February 20, 2015

PENTWATER — Because of the extreme cold, the Village of Pentwater issued a run water notice Friday, Feb. 20. “Because of extremely cold temperatures, the Village of Pentwater wants all customers to run a constant stream of water that is slightly larger than the size of a thin pencil,” the notice states. The order will be in effect until March…

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Firefighters save home from blaze

February 20, 2015

NEWFIELD TWP. — Hesperia and Ferry Township firefighters saved a home, located at 8817 E. Loop Rd., from an electrical fire Friday morning, Feb. 20. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10 a.m. Fremont Fire Department was also dispatched but later told to disregard, said Hesperia Assistant Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. “Smoke was coming from the attic,” Eichenberg…

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Run water notice issued

February 20, 2015

HART — Due to extremely cold weather causing a high rate of water service freeze-ups, the City of Hart is requesting that ALL customers continuously run their water until further notice. The city made the announcement Friday, Feb. 20 Customers should run a stream of cold water the diameter of a thin pencil in one faucet 24 hours per day.…

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Car vs. plow truck crash; man arrested for assault

February 20, 2015
Car vs. plow truck crash; man arrested for assault

SHELBY TWP. — No injuries were reported in a car vs. plow truck crash that occurred Thursday, Feb. 19, at 1:12 p.m. on US-31 near Hayes Road, the Hart post of the Michigan State Police reported. In a separate incident, a 56-year-old Montague man was arrested for assault and disorderly person at the Rothbury Wesco Thursday at 2:10 p.m. Other…

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