Advocates will serve as voices for abused and neglected children.

March 13, 2015
Advocates will serve as voices for abused and neglected children.

See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Abused and neglected children of Mason and Oceana counties have new advocates to be their voices. During a ceremony Thursday at the Mason County Courthouse, six volunteers were sworn in as court appointed special advocates (CASA) for children. Leading the ceremony were Mason County Probate Judge Jeffrey Nellis and Oceana County…

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DWLS arrest

March 13, 2015
DWLS arrest

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. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 44-year-old Rothbury man Thursday, March 12, at 9:15 a.m. for driving while license suspended (DWLS) at Oceana Drive and Winston…

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78th District Court arraignments

March 13, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: – Joseph Allen Gum, 27, of 511 Beard Rd., Pentwater, was arrested March 4 by OCSO for misdemeanors of unlawful use of a license plate and operating a vehicle without security. Pretrial: March 17 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $5,000/personal. –…

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78th District Court sentencings

March 13, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, March 9, in 78th District Court: – William David Morrow, 27, of 955 W. Jefferson Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty March 9 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; $1,040 in…

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Trailer fire suspicious

March 12, 2015
Trailer fire suspicious

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — A fire that destroyed a trailer Wednesday night, March 11, has been deemed “suspicious,” Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks said Thursday, and the Oceana County Fire Investigation Team is scheduled to investigate the scene this afternoon. The trailer, which is described as a “real old trailer” was not insured, Brooks said.…

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DAR theft suspect arraigned

March 12, 2015
DAR theft suspect arraigned

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 44-year-old Montague man who reportedly stole a trailer Feb. 16 from David Allen Racing Motorsports only to return Feb. 25 and allegedly steal a snowmobile has been arraigned in 78th District Court on two felony charges. Trevor William Heistand is facing two counts of larceny $1,000 or more/less than $20,000, according to…

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Leprechauns take note: 2 St. Patty’s Day events on tap

March 12, 2015
Leprechauns take note: 2 St. Patty’s Day events on tap

OCEANA COUNTY — Get your green garb ready for two Saint Patrick’s Day events. – Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m.: the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Pentwater. Line up at the south end of the village, followed by drink specials and parade prizes at The Antler Bar. – Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m.: the Oceana Center…

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Warrant arrest

March 12, 2015
Warrant arrest

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. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 20-year-old Muskegon man Wednesday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Rothbury Rest Area on US-31 for a warrant issued in…

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More sunshine expected today.

March 12, 2015
More sunshine expected today.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com.  Thursday, March 12, 2015: Patchy fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight:  Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Sunrise: 8:05 a.m. Sunset: 7:48 p.m.  Friday, March 13, 2015:  Mostly sunny,…

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Unoccupied trailer destroyed in fire

March 11, 2015
Unoccupied trailer destroyed in fire

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — An unoccupied trailer was totally destroyed in a fire Wednesday night, March 11, in the Oceana Shores Trailer Park. Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks said no one was living inside the trailer, and no one was injured in the blaze. Firefighters from Grant Township and Shelby-Benona departments, as well as Oceana…

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Home and garden show will be in new venue this year.

March 11, 2015

MANISTEE TWP. (Manistee Co.) — The Home Builders Association of West Michigan will hold its annual Home and Garden Show this weekend at a new venue. Over the past several years, the show has been at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Pere Marquette Township. This year’s venue will be the Little River Casino Resort north of Manistee. “Originally the show…

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Asparagus Queen info meeting

March 11, 2015
Asparagus Queen info meeting

HART — The National Asparagus Festival will host a public information meeting in the Hart City Hall Community Room Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. This year’s Asparagus Queen will be crowned at the pageant Saturday, June 6, at Shelby High School. During her reign, the Asparagus Queen will be featured in various parades and festivals throughout the State of Michigan, promoting…

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Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

March 11, 2015
Vietnam War photographer returns to area for presentation, healing sessions.

VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) — Vietnam veteran and photographer John Hosier, Jr. will be returning to the Ludington area on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, to talk about his experiences during the war. Hosier’s photography exhibit, “Through the Eyes” was on display last August during the Mason County Allied Veterans Traveling Wall Project at Ludington City Park. John…

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Mailbox larceny

March 11, 2015
Mailbox larceny

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 TWP. — A larceny of a mailbox was reported to the Hart post of  the Michigan State Police Monday, March 9, at midnight in the 3000 block of 72nd Avenue. MSP also responded to…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth.

March 11, 2015

Welcome to the world! Haven Elizabeth Sandel, the daughter of Ariel Ware and Alexander Sandel of Pentwater, was born March 7, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital.

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Fog in the morning, temps in low 40s.

March 11, 2015
Fog in the morning, temps in low 40s.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com.  Wednesday, March 11, 2015: Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Wednesday night: Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind. Sunrise: 8:08 a.m.  Sunset: 7:46 p.m.  Thursday, March 12, 2015: Sunny, with a high…

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ASM Tech offers an alternative path through high school and college.

March 10, 2015
ASM Tech offers an alternative path through high school and college.

By Kate Krieger. Senior Correspondent. VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – Up to 40 high school seniors each year from the 14 school districts in Mason, Lake, Oceana and Manistee counties and the homeschool population sign up for a fifth year of high school, but in return receive two years of college for free. ASM Tech Early College, at West Shore…

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Love triangle fuels crash; Rothbury man faces multiple charges

March 10, 2015
Love triangle fuels crash; Rothbury man faces multiple charges

GRANT TWP. –  A 43-year-old Rothbury man faces two felony counts of assault with a dangerous weapon; one count of reckless driving; and one count of leaving the scene of an accident after backing his vehicle into a car transporting a man Sunday evening, March 8, with whom he was allegedly fighting over the same woman. Robert Moore, 43, of Rothbury,…

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Fog in the morning, then sunny.

March 10, 2015
Fog in the morning, then sunny.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com.  Tuesday, March 10, 2015: Areas of fog before 11 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Tuesday night: Patchy fog after 2 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Sunrise:…

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Rotary to host mobile food pantry

March 9, 2015
Rotary to host mobile food pantry

HART — The Hart Rotary Club, in conjunction with United Way of the Lakeshore, is sponsoring a food truck in which 10,000 pounds of food will be distributed Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Spitler Elementary School parking lot. The Feeding America mobile food pantry will feed 200 families and individuals in Oceana County who are…

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Drunk driving arrest, snowmobile accident, malicious destruction of mailboxes

March 9, 2015
Drunk driving arrest, snowmobile accident, malicious destruction of mailboxes

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 — A 47-year-old Montague woman was arrested for drunk driving by officers from the Hart Police Department Thursday, March 5, at 10:56 p.m. at the intersection of Griswold Street and Polk Road. Other HPD…

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