Charles A. Williams, 91, of Pentwater passed away on October 6, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Charles A. Williams, 91, of Pentwater passed away on October 6, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Want a great family-centered activity to do this weekend or next? Take a drive to northern Oceana County and explore the Pumpkin Patch at Major’s Produce. Located at 9476 N. 120th Ave. (Mason County’s Darr Road turns into 120th Ave.), the Pumpkin Patch is in its 24th year. Mike and Karen Major said…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College is a step closer to forming a partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology, which would allow agriculture students to earn an associate’s degree from WSCC and a certificate from Michigan State. Dr. Randy Showerman, director of MSU’s IAT, spoke to a group of about…
NEWFIELD TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of several hundred dollars worth of hunting equipment on a parcel of federal forest property near the intersection of Buchanan Road near 176th Avenue. Two bow hunters from the Hesperia area parked a 1999 Ford Ranger in the area while they were bow hunting, said Lt. Craig Mast.…
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 Monday, Oct. 5, 2015: – 8:15 a.m., car-deer crash, M-20 and Oceana Dr., Shelby Twp. – 9:45 a.m., larceny of a chainsaw, 186th Ave. and Loop Rd.,…
Eileen C. Cameron, 97, of Pentwater passed away on October 3, 2015 at her home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
HART – The 27-year-old Zeeland man who allegedly shot a mother black bear who was with her three cubs, Sept. 23, in Colfax Township has been arrested and is scheduled for arraignment in 78th District Court next Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources sought an arrest warrant…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a deer blind that was reported Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. on Warren Road. The following is other Oceana County activity of the Hart post…
ROTHBURY — A 35-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident Friday evening involving a 26-year-old Rothbury woman who was seriously injured after she fell from the moving vehicle while riding on the front bumper. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Aaron Eugene Nordstrom, 22, of 137 34th St., Wyoming, Mich., was found guilty July 21, 2014 of second-degree home invasion, and his Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) status was revoked Sept. 28. He was sentenced to serve five months forthwith of a one-year…
PENTWATER — Tony Groves of Progressive Engineering will present information regarding the recent discovery of the infestation of the exotic plant Starry Stonewort in Pentwater Lake during the Pentwater Lake Improvement Board meeting Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pentwater Village Hall. Based on information from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Arraignments HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Zacharia Thomas Dood, 29, of 3340 Halls Ln., Ludington, was arrested Sept. 4 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a misdemeanor of second-offense operating while intoxicated. Pretrial: Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent cash. –…
David Yeager, 73, of Hart, passed away September 29, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
HESPERIA — Employees of Hesperia Community Library said a fond farewell to long-time clerk Heather Fessenden last Saturday, Sept 26. Fessenden, who began her library career in 1998, will retire in early October. She participated in Summer Reading, Story Time and a variety of other library programs. She was also part of the staff that moved the library to…
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 Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015: – 12:42 a.m., suspicious lights, Winston Rd. and US-31, Grant Twp. – 9:12 p.m., a 39-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for domestic assault,…
COLFAX TWP. – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking an arrest warrant for a 27-year-old Zeeland man who allegedly shot a mother black bear who was with her three cubs. The man, who has a bear hunting permit and was hunting legally, broke the law when he came upon the bear, because it is illegal to kill a…
SHELBY — Work on the northern portion of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Rail Trail from Shelby to Hart is nearing completion and is expected to be reopened for use either late this week or early next week, according to Leo Evans, assistant construction engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The parking lot on Polk Road will also…
SHELBY — Construction on Old US-31 (Oceana Drive) between M-20 and the south village limits of Shelby and from the north village limits of Shelby to the Pentwater River north of Hart is “substantially complete” according to Leo Evans, assistant construction engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). Work on Old US-31 within the Village of Shelby is still…
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 Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Sept. 28, 2015: – 9:05 p.m., car-deer crash, 128th Ave. and Pierce Rd., Ferry Twp. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015: – 12:14 a.m., assault, 4000 block…
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. Leonardo Atlas Trejo, the son of Sonia Salgado and Lucas Trejo of Shelby, was born Sept. 25, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College’s Business & Community Education (BCE) fall 2015 program is now underway and community members can enroll online for a wide range of classes, events and workshops. The BCE program is an inclusive, learning-centered program providing educational and personal enrichment opportunities to all community members. The program supports the life-long learning goals of anyone…