HART — “The City of Hart is currently negotiating an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regarding water quality violations in the South Branch Pentwater River below the Hart Dam,” states a press release issued by City Manager Stant Rickard. “The South Branch Pentwater River is classified as a ‘cold water (trout) stream’ where…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: – Brian Keith Hopfensperger, 46, of 2080 N. Commerce St., Unit 509, Milwaukee, was found guilty Nov. 18 of allowing a person under the influence to operate. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. One count…
HART — Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide — Small Business Saturday®, Nov. 29. Hart Main Street has paired up with West Shore Bank to bring residents a three-week extended event with the opportunity to Shop Small® to win up to $500 in “Hart Bucks.” Here’s how it works: Shop at…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Hope Lynn VanderVlucht, the daughter of Meagen and Jason VanderVlucht of Hart, was born Nov. 17, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Ayden Ragalado Barrios, the son of Vanessa Ragalado of Hart, was born Nov. 18, 2014, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you…
HART — The wintry weather continues to cause crashes on Oceana County roads, the Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reporting. A rollover in the median of US-31 near Wayne Road in Weare Township Wednesday evening at 9:05 p.m. resulted in minor injuries, the MSP reported. According to emergency radio traffic, one person was injured in the crash.…
LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s sixth year to team up with local food store partners to offer special pricing for the purchase of…
SHELBY — The giving season is soon to be upon us, starting off with a day of thanks. Quickly following are two days for getting deals — Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, we have Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, people from around the world will come together for one common purpose:…
Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook and at www.smith-eddy.com. The following are closed for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014: – Shelby Public Schools – Walkerville Public Schools – Hart Public Schools – Pentwater Public Schools – Hesperia Public Schools
VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – Winter weather is here, and the honors society at West Shore Community College is trying to make the winter a little warmer for those who are struggling. Until Fri., Dec. 12, the college’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa is holding a coat drive to support C.O.V.E. (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters), Mason, Lake, and Oceana County’s domestic…
HART — With winter weather now upon us, the Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be aware of several factors during winter driving. “Michigan weather is unpredictable any time of the year, but especially during the winter months,” said F/Lt. Jeffrey White, Hart Post commander. “The most important factor to remember is the handling capability of your car is…
HART — Michigan State Police troopers responded to four separate crashes in Oceana County Tuesday, Nov. 18: – 9:08 a.m., one-car property damage accident, Jackson Rd., Crystal Twp. – 6:43 p.m., one-car property damage accident, 204th Ave. and Baker Rd., Newfield Twp. – 8:45 p.m., one-car property damage accident rollover, 116th Ave. and Wilke Rd., Otto Twp. – 10:16 p.m.,…
Mason and Oceana counties continue to be under a winter weather advisory until 7 a.m. Friday. Snow is expected to increase in coverage and intensity with an addition 5 to 10 inches expected, according to the National Weather Service. We will be reporting on closings and cancellations as they are presented to us (please do not contact us about school…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Judge Terrence R. Thomas will step down from the bench of the 27th Circuit Court when he retires Jan. 1, but he certainly has no plans to slow down. The judge has asked to be appointed as Newaygo County Sheriff. With the upcoming retirement of Sheriff Mike Mercer, there are two years remaining…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 44-year-old Hart man facing a cocaine possession charge got an earful from 27th Circuit Court Judge Terrence R. Thomas during his pretrial hearing Monday, Nov. 17, for bringing an English interpreter with him. Thomas scolded Juan Leonel Estrada for wasting the court’s resources. “You don’t really need an interpreter,” Thomas said. “You…
FERRY TWP. — Chase Gowell received a nice gift for his 10th birthday — a 9-point buck. It was the young hunter’s first buck, which he shot on opening day of firearm season, Nov. 15, in the Ferry area. Chase is the son of Jim and Angie Grice of Montague.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Five defendants, ranging in age from 19-23, stood before 27th Circuit Court Judge Terrence R. Thomas Monday morning, Nov. 17, and each of them received a stern a lecture about the drug charges they are facing. Each defendant appeared for a pretrial stemming from drug arrests at last summer’s Electric Forest Festival in…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MONTAGUE TWP. — Approximately 30 firefighters from five departments battled a winter storm while fighting a commercial farm fire late Monday afternoon, Nov. 17, just south of the Oceana County line in Muskegon County. A barn, which appeared to be a maintenance barn, was “totally destroyed,” firefighters at the scene said, as well as an…
SHELBY — A 2015 Polaris Ranger 900 EPS, purchased by the Shelby-Benona Fire Fighters Association, is the fire department’s newest firefighting tool. “This unit was purchased by the Shelby-Benona Fire Fighters Association with funds raised from the Bob and Mary Ann Hukill Memorial Fire Scramble,” states a press release from the department. “This unit, when placed into service, should give…
HART — Michigan State Police troopers handled five separate vehicle crashes over the weekend, which brought Oceana County drivers their first taste of winter driving in many months. Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 – 7:35 a.m., one-car property damage accident, Stony Lake Rd. and 44th Ave., Claybanks Twp. – 4 p.m., malicious destruction of property, cottage siding damaged, 2000 block of…
BROOKS TWP (Newaygo Co.) — State police troopers discovered four and a half pounds of marijuana at a residence Saturday, Nov. 15, while investigating an assault complaint, according to a press release issued by MSP. “A 55-year-old Newaygo County man has been arrested by troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, for domestic violence and possession with intent to…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WHITEHALL — Over 30 officials representing roughly 20 different organizations recently heard about an ambitious $4.5 million project to rebuild the 22-mile William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail this summer. Representatives from the Michigan DNR, City of Hart, City of Montague, Oceana County Parks and Recreation, West Shore Snow Council, DTE, Hart Main Street, Hart Township,…
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