By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An ambitious $4.5 million project to rebuild the 22-mile William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail begins this summer. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) opens bids on the project this Friday, May 1, said Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. The project entails re-paving the entire trail, widening it from 8 feet to 10 feet…
HART — As the Johnson/Water Street improvement project draws near, officials plan to meet next week for a pre-construction conference. Reconstruction of Johnson Street, from State Street to Peach Street near the Hart Public Schools campus, and resurfacing of Water Street, from Johnson Street to Lincoln Street, take place this summer. The $798,000 project also includes water, sewer and electric…
Cheryl Thompson, 60, of Hart, died April 27, 2015. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
BENONA TWP. — A 37-year-old New Era man received minor injuries in a rollover crash on Stony Lake Road near 48th Avenue Monday, April 27, shortly after 3 p.m. The Chevy Trailblazer the man was driving flipped over three times and came to rest on the north side of the road after the man attempted to pass a tractor that…
HART — A 2004 Chrysler Pacifica sport utility vehicle transporting at least six people Saturday evening, April 25, flipped over on Oceana Drive near the Hart Animal Clinic, ejecting a child from the rear door. Only minor injuries were reported in the 8:12 p.m. crash, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback, with three people being transported by Oceana County EMS…
Deloris ‘Dee’ H. Hasty, 72, of Hart, passed away April 26, 2015. King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Dear Editor: My classmates and I will celebrate our 50th class reunion in July. In June of 1965, we marched out the doors as the first full graduating class in the new Hart High School. In hindsight, I feel like the school and I have much in common. I don’t look like I did in 1965 and neither does our…
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 — The Michigan State State Police post is investigating two non-aggravated assaults that occurred Sunday, April 26. The first assault was reported at 2 a.m. in the 7000 block of Driftwood Drive in Grant…
MUSKEGON — West Shore Community College Professor Emeritus and author Sharon Bluhm will speak about Riverton Township artist Manierre Dawson on Thursday, April 30. “Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction,” an exhibition of works by a pioneer in American abstract painting, will open at the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) on Thurs., April 30, and run through August 9. An opening reception…
The Mitten Memo. By Nick Krieger. The Michigan Constitution is not akin to other state laws that may be changed by the Legislature at will. It is the fundamental charter of our state government. It is the sacred, organic document that gives Michigan life. It can only be amended by a statewide vote of the people. I am skeptical whenever…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has a busy upcoming schedule, which includes: – April 30, Erin McDonough, president and CEO of the Michigan Oil and Gas Association, will speak about how exploration can benefit the state. – May 7, monthly business meeting. – May 14, Randy Clarmut of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will discuss Lake Michigan’s changing…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — After being on the lam for nearly five days, a 29-year-old Hart man accused of the strong-arm robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart Sunday night turned himself in to authorities late Thursday afternoon and was arraigned Friday afternoon, April 24, in 78th District Court on two felony counts along fourth-offense habitual offender…
Marjorie Babinec of Shelby, 87, died Friday, April 24, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — After being on the lam for nearly five days, a 29-year-old Hart man accused of the strong-arm robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart Sunday night turned himself in to authorities late Thursday afternoon, Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback said Friday morning, April 24. The suspect has been charged with unarmed robbery, which…
VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees voted Thursday, April 23, to authorize Chairman of the Board James Jensen to negotiate a contract with Dr. Kenneth Urban to serve as the fourth president of the College. The selection is contingent upon the board approving a contract after a site visit to Nicolet Technical College and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The suspect in a high-speed chase Saturday, April 18, that began in Shelby and ended in Holton is now being charged with one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, which is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and two counts of felonious…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County CASA is focused on fighting child abuse and neglect, and it is in need of more advocates and foster families to help. The local CASA (court-appointed special advocates) organization had a Blue Ribbon Ceremony Thursday afternoon, April 23, in front of the Oceana County Courthouse, in conjunction with April as Child…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday, April 22, in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felony – Julie Ann Barnes, 33, of 277 N. State St., Shelby, was arrested April 14 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). Preliminary conference: May…
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. GOLDEN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a utility trailer in the 1600 block of North Ridge Road that was reported Wednesday, April 22, at 10:50…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The suspect in Sunday night’s strong-arm robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart convenience store on Polk Road remains at large nearly five days after the crime. Local police continue to search for the man, described as a white male possibly in his 20s, with a skinny build with short blond hair. He…
HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging partnered with the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, April 22, for a medication collection at OCCOA, located at 621 E. Main St. Individuals were encouraged to bring in both over-the-counter and prescription medications that were expired and/or no longer needed to be safely disposed during the Drug Take-Back Initiative. Home Depot…
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