OTTO TWP. — The death of Jack A. Fielstra, 71, of Rothbury is currently considered an accidental death, but it may have been caused by a medical condition, law enforcement officials said Friday morning, Feb. 27. Fielstra’s badly-burned body was found by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday, Feb. 26, at 9:46 a.m. in an unattached garage that was heavily damaged…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County Commissioner Andrew Sebolt’s drunk driving case ended in a hung jury this week in 78th District Court, and a new trial will take place at the end of April. Sebolt, 33, of 4124 E. Hazel Rd., Hart was arrested last June by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for operating while intoxicated.…
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog by West Michigan Community Mental Health. Eating disorders are serious and complex mental illnesses. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, eating disorders affect more than twice as many American women and girls than men and boys; however, like any mental illness, eating disorders can affect people of any gender, age, race or religion. One of the…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Dennis Clare Gordon, 71, of 9247 Frances St., Hesperia, pleaded no contest Jan. 26 to aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 43 days in jail with credit for 43 days served; $75 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance…
A review by Hannah Kostal, special to OCP. Once again the Hart High School Drama Club has outdone itself, this time with a wonderful rendition of the classic, “Fiddler on the Roof.” I’m sure we’re all pretty familiar with the story: Tevye, a humble worker and the father of five daughters attempts to maintain his religious and cultural traditions and…
OTTO TWP. — The badly-burned body of Jack A. Fielstra, 71, of Rothbury was found by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday, Feb. 26, at 9:46 a.m. in an unattached garage that was heavily damaged by fire. Deputies were dispatched to 8376 S. 116th Ave. to check on Fielstra’s well-being “and upon inspecting the interior of the garage found the badly-burned…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GREENWOOD TWP. — Greed is the apparent motive for a for a 44-year-old Montague man who reportedly stole a trailer just over a week ago from David Allen Racing Motorsports only to return and allegedly steal a snowmobile. A larceny of a 2014 Shorelander utility trailer valued at $2,000 from the DAR lot was reported to…
Namine – McKenzie Michelle Denton, newborn of Mears, passed away February 23, 2015. King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
JACKSON, Mich. – Consumers Energy is helping Michigan residents stay warm this winter, offering a reminder that help with heating bills may be available through the Michigan Home Heating Credit and federal Earned Income Credit. “We want to help Michigan residents manage their winter heating bills, and the Home Heating Credit is just one example of that,” said Garrick Rochow,…
GRANT TWP. — A 28-year-old Hart man suffered minor injuries in a single-car accident during a snowstorm on US-31 near the Rothbury rest area Tuesday, Feb. 24, shortly after 11 a.m. Claud Ray Beck was traveling south in a 2008 Ford Fusion, according to an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, and “stated there was a vehicle either…
SHELBY — Relay For Life of Oceana County will host its kickoff event at the Shelby United Methodist Church Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Teams and survivors are encouraged to attend; sign up; and receive team packet information. Refreshments will be available. For more information, check out the organization’s Facebook Page.
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015: This list may be updated. Hart Public Schools (Spitler Elementary conferences and book fair are still scheduled, 4-7 p.m. tonight). Shelby Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Oceana Council on Aging.
HART — Emergency Medical Services (EMS) face numerous challenges in responding to the needs of rural communities. The Michigan Rural EMS Network was formed to help rural EMS professionals address these challenges in Michigan. In September 2014, Michigan Rural EMS Network received two federal grants from the Office of Rural Health Policy for its cardiac arrest initiative, the Michigan Resuscitation Consortium (MiResCu). From…
VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College is accepting scholarship applications from students who plan to attend for the 2015-16 academic year. The deadline to apply for scholarships is April 17. The college, the WSCC Foundation, community groups and private donors offer numerous scholarships to fit nearly all student academic records, backgrounds, and financial situations. WSCC’s web site lists many of the…
Closings and cancellations are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015: This list may be updated. Shelby Schools after-school activities; Hart Schools Focus; Hesperia Schools Focus/Pace and girls basketball game vs. Pentwater; Walkerville Schools Focus and Pace; Oceana Council on Aging closed for the rest of the…
SHELBY — How does a person choose which charitable cause to support since there are so many organizations doing great work to help make Oceana better? And how do those nonprofits make known their immediate needs? That’s where the Community Foundation for Oceana County comes in. In 2014, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $35,193 in its two competitive grant rounds.…
VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – Most high school students go to school on a daily basis without really knowing what direction they want to go after they graduate. Some may think a four year degree is the right path for them and others may feel like college isn’t in their future and they want to go directly into the workforce.…
HART — The following is recent law enforcement activity: Friday, Feb. 20, 2015: – 6:44 p.m. (Michigan State Police), fugitive arrest, a 39-year-old Fremont man was arrested on an outstanding child support warrant, Weaver St., Hesperia. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015: – 9:09 a.m., (Oceana Co. Sheriff’s Office), property damage accident, 400 block of S. Chester St. – 1:17 p.m. (MSP),…
HART — Do you like great food, supporting local businesses and giving back to your community? Hart Pizza will host Oceana County’s first UNITED WE DINE Restaurant Day Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 4-8 p.m. Ten percent of the proceeds go to United Way of the Lakeshore to help programs and services in Oceana County . If you would like more information about…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case against the Hesperia House co-owner and former Hesperia village councilman who is accused of burning his restaurant almost a year ago is set for trial in April. David Sean Pates, 32, is scheduled for a jury trial April 8, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon told 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton in…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case against a 24-year-old Hesperia man facing several charges in connection to a multi-agency meth lab bust last month is set for trial in April. Jay Jacob Ball appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday morning, Feb. 23, with his court-appointed attorney, Doug Springstead, for a pretrial hearing. Ball, who is facing charges of…
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