William Lee Scarbrough, 76, passed away Aug. 29, 2015, surrounded by his children. Born Jan. 26, 1939 in Copemish, Mich., he was the 11th of 12 children of John and Malvina (Priest) Scarbrough. He was preceded in death by brothers James, Doug, Charles, Eugene, John, Thomas and Dennis. He is survived by brothers L.D. and Fred, and sisters Gwen Porter…
Weekend Insider August 29 – 30, 2015, By Carrie Klemm, OCP Writer Summer may be winding down, but the towns are still abuzz with activity! Manistee County Fair – Manistee Through Sunday, August 30, 2015 The Manistee County Fair has been representing Manistee and Benzie Counties since 1876. Located at the Manistee County Fairgrounds, the fair will have fun for everyone.…
OCEANA COUNTY — Construction on Oceana Drive/Old 31 between M-20 and the south branch of the Pentwater River is nearing completion, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). “Work to finish the repaving is expected to be complete early next week, which will be followed by placement of shoulder gravel and final pavement markings,” states MDOT Assistant Construction Engineer…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Shane Willard Stingle, 29, of 2209 Oak Avenue, Muskegon, was arrested Aug. 14 by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a high-court misdemeanor of failure to comply with sex offender reporting duties. Preliminary conference: Sept.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Neal Alexander Wroble, 26, of 21 W. Dewey Rd., Scottville, was found guilty Aug. 24 of controlled substance use – narcotic or cocaine. He was sentenced to 64 days in jail with credit for 64 days served; one year discretionary jail to ensure…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. OTTO TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering involving a larceny of medical marijuana that occurred in the 1200 block of Wilke Road Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Other MSP activity Thursday,…
HART — A 26-year-old Shelby man has been arrested for his involvement in a hit and run accident that took place on Hayes Road in Shelby Township on July 24, 2015. Patrick Fay George, 64 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 104, Shelby, has been charged with three felony counts. He was arrested Tuesday when deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s Office served…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – Megan and Kristin Quinn, sisters now living in Illinois’ Quad Cities, are displaying their artwork at the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College during the month of September. Megan Quinn is a potter and educator living in Rock Island, Illinois and teaching ceramics at Augustana College. On the other side…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Chelsea Stratil began her new job as village administrator this week, breaking some historical barriers in the small community. Stratil, 26, is the first woman to ever hold the position, and she is the youngest. Stratil was unanimously hired by the village council earlier this month, replacing Aaron Desentz who resigned last June…
Robert Best, 65, of Whitehall, died August 21, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Gloria L. Bush, 67, of Grand Haven, formerly of Hart, passed away August 21, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
HESPERIA — Firefighters from three Oceana County departments joined forces recently to receive specialized training that would save a fellow firefighter. “Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is a team of five firefighters who are specially-trained to rescue our own,” said Lt. Jason Newman of the Hesperia Fire Department, who is a training officer. “This was a training (session) that we taught…
NEWFIELD TWP. — A 35-year-old Hesperia woman has been arraigned on a three-count felony warrant stemming from her involvement in a meth lab last March at a home in the 7300 block of Loop Road. Ricky Marie Hall was arraigned in 78th District Court in Hart last week on charges of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine; operating/maintaining a laboratory in the presence…
GRANT TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a local resident who claims she was swindled by a door-to-door salesman Sunday, Aug. 23, into buying over $300 worth of inedible meat. The salesman visited the woman’s home located in the 2500 block of West Cleveland Road near New Era, according to the police report. The salesman was selling…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 33-year-old De Tour Village, Mich. man was arrested by the Hart Police Department for operating while intoxicated Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2:20 a.m. at State Street and Polk Road. The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was dispatched…
GRAND RAPIDS — If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. An alleged $100 back-to-school coupon for Meijer stores has been circulating on social media. Meijer, however, tweeted Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, that the offer is fake. In order to be safe, Meijer states that customers should use the mPerks program for online coupons.
WEARE TWP. — Mason-Oceana 911, in conjunction with Oceana County ARES/RACES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), will host a free, six week class on Monday nights that will instruct students on the fundamentals of amateur (also called “ham”) radio communication. The curriculum is based on the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Technician license curriculum. The classes will…
HART — Just in time for the first day of school Sept. 8, construction that has been going on all summer near the Hart Public Schools campus on Johnson Street is expected to be completed Sept. 4, according to Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. “Due to the added work scope of the official project, the completion date has been extended…
WALKERVILLE — Grant money totaling nearly $18,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow Walkerville Area Fire & Rescue to buy new equipment. The department will receive a $17,953 grant from the homeland security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, according to a press release from U.S. senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow. The funds are aimed to…
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