2 local businesses burglarized over July 4th holiday, $2,000 reportedly stolen

July 16, 2015
2 local businesses burglarized over July 4th holiday, $2,000 reportedly stolen

OCEANA COUNTY — Two local businesses, the Whippy Dip in Silver Lake and the Boathouse Bar and Grill in Pentwater, were broken into over the July Fourth holiday, with intruders taking approximately $2,000 and the surveillance system DVR screen from the ice cream shop. A Keno machine modem was taken and the cash register was damaged during the Boathouse break-in,…

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WSCC awards scholarships.

July 16, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – The West Shore Community College Foundation and the college’s Financial Aid Office have announced the names of 146 students who have been selected to receive scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. The amount of scholarships awarded totals $180,200. The 146 recipients make up one of the largest cohorts since the college and its foundation began awarding scholarships over 40…

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Recent death, reported July 16, 2015.

July 16, 2015

Rebecca ‘Becky’ J. (Perkins) Clabuesch, 65, of Mears, passed away July 15, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Police investigate pool destruction

July 16, 2015
Police investigate pool destruction

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: Monday, July 13, 2015: – 10 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assault, State Street, downtown, no injuries, information sent to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review. – 10:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post)…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births, reported July 15, 2015.

July 15, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births, reported July 15, 2015.

Welcome to the world! 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.  Dominic Lee Anderson, the son of Anna Gilland and Bryan Anderson of Shelby, was born July 2, 2015. Landon James Alvesteffer, the son of Jamie and…

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DNR offers bear hunting clinic.

July 14, 2015

The Department of Natural Resources will offer bear hunting clinics in Cadillac and Escanaba in August. The clinics will be held at DNR Pocket Park in Escanaba Aug. 1 and at the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center in Cadillac Aug. 8, 9 and 15. The class will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the ins…

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A village in turmoil

July 13, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A recall effort is underway to oust two council members from their posts on the village council, and another council member has resigned. Resident Louis Nichols filed petitions last Tuesday, July 7, in the Oceana County Clerk’s Office to recall Ben Michalko and Sharita Prowant from the council. Council member Mary Lulich resigned…

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Break-in, larcenies among police activity

July 13, 2015
Break-in, larcenies among police activity

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 activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 10, 2015: – 12:05 a.m., car-deer crash, 100th Ave. and Oceana Dr., Hart Twp. – 10:39 a.m., out-of-control juvenile, 4000 block of S.…

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Two injured in ORV crash

July 12, 2015
Two injured in ORV crash

LEAVITT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating an ORV personal injury accident that occurred on 198th Avenue near Harrison Road Saturday, July 11, at approximately 2:30 p.m.  Preliminary investigation shows that a 23-year-old Montague man lost control of his ORV, struck a tree and rolled the ORV, causing he and his 21-year-old…

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Hart author hosts book reading

July 11, 2015
Hart author hosts book reading

HART — Local author Brett Ramseyer will host a free book reading of his debut novel “COME NOT TO US,” along with newer works, at the Hart Area Public Library Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Hardcover and paperback copies will be available for purchase during the evening.  For direct online purchases and to write a review, visit http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/BrettRamseyer or…

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77-year-old’s love of sports brings back the kid in all of us

July 11, 2015
77-year-old’s love of sports brings back the kid in all of us

Story Contributed By Fred Inglis. Inglis is a 22-year sports reporter/anchor for KTVU – TV in Oakland, Calif. and a two-time Emmy winner. Photos Contributed by Marc Inglis, PGA Professional/GM of Oceana Golf Club. SHELBY — Hart native Don Foster never knew it, but he was one of my early sports heroes. Foster played baseball for the Shelby Merchants when…

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Launch your boat in the first-ever ‘Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta’

July 11, 2015
Launch your boat in the first-ever ‘Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta’

HART — Hansen Foods has partnered with the Hart Main Street Program to bring a brand new event to downtown Hart. The first ever “Whatever Floats Your Boat” Regatta is set for Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. until noon on Hart Lake. “And we do mean ‘whatever,’” said Event Organizer, Dave Hansen. “Start collecting your recyclables and buying rolls of…

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Credit card fraud among police activity

July 10, 2015
Credit card fraud among police activity

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 Thursday, July 9, 2015: – 7 a.m., credit card fraud, 3000 block of Riverside Dr., Hart. – 10:50 a.m., one-car property damage rollover crash, no injuries, US-31…

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Inaugural event raises $11,000

July 10, 2015
Inaugural event raises $11,000

STONY LAKE — The first-ever Stony Lake Sparkler 5K, July 5, was a huge success, raising $11,000 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. Over 500 runners and more than 70 volunteers participated. The event included a fun run and a timed 5K run/walk with many families from Stony Lake and the surrounding community participating. “It was really a fun event…

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Coulier accused of smashing girlfriend’s phone

July 10, 2015
Coulier accused of smashing girlfriend’s phone

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Mark Anthony Coulier, who twice stood trial for the 2000 murder of his estranged 30-year-old wife, Joyce Douglas-Coulier — but the case was dismissed both times — was arraigned last month in 78th District Court on a two-year felony of interfering with electronic communications. The 54-year-old, whose address is currently listed as 165 S.…

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78th District Court arraignments

July 10, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felony – Joseph Wayne Lambrix, 35, of 303 E. Tyler Rd., Hart, was arrested June 26 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) or a felony of failure to register as a sex offender. Preliminary conference: July 20 at 3…

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78th District Court sentencings

July 9, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Clay Martin Lukenbach, 52, of 1015 E. Jefferson Rd. Hart, was found guilty June 15 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced July 6 to nine days in jail or complete Impact Weekend; $1,730 in fines and costs; six months probation; 93 days…

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Fugitive arrest among police activity

July 9, 2015
Fugitive arrest among police activity

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: Tuesday, July 7, 2015: – 2:09 a.m., a 26-year-old Hart woman was cited for no insurance, Oceana Dr. and Hazel Rd., Hart Twp. – 7:45 p.m,…

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