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LUDINGTON — Experience Works, Inc. (formerly Green Thumb), a nonprofit provider of training and employment services for 50 years, has recently announced that Kathy Soper has been assigned to work with the low-income senior residents of Lake, Mason and Oceana counties. Individual qualifying for services, may have the opportunity to be temporarily assigned to work at a nonprofit or government…
HESPERIA — The Shelby Optimist Club recently presented the Hesperia Community Library with a gift of $1,000 that the library will use a portion of to purchase materials for its “Every Hero Has a Story” 2015 Summer Reading program. This program is open to Hesperia area children, and it includes a storytime for toddlers; family night; and teen night. Children are…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, of Illinois was arraigned via video conferencing from the Ottawa County Jail Wednesday, Feb. 11, in 78th District Court on four felony arson counts in connection to the fire that destroyed a structure near Mears early Sunday morning, Feb. 8, two hours before his alleged attack on the U.S.…
HART — A 20-year-old Rothbury man who stole several items from a residence just three days before Christmas was sentenced to five months in jail Wednesday, Feb. 11, in 27th Circuit Court. David Allen Wellington received credit for 52 days already served in the Oceana County Jail for a felony conviction of larceny from a building. Oceana County Prosecutor Joe…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 43-year-old Rothbury woman who said she accidentally shot her husband in the arm last September received no additional jail time during her sentencing Wednesday, Feb. 11, in 27th Circuit Court. Her husband appeared in court, supporting his wife Angela Ann Kevwitch. “She wouldn’t hurt a fly,” he told Judge Anthony Monton. “It…
HART TWP. — A vehicle that appeared to be traveling west on Polk Road near Appletree Automotive went off the icy roadway and rolled over on the north side of the road Wednesday, Feb. 11, around 11 a.m. No injuries were reported. The crash was initially toned out as a personal injury accident, and Hart Area Fire Department and Oceana…
MEARS — When the Women Who Care meet on March 3, not only will they will decide which Oceana nonprofit will receive their individual $100 personal checks, but their collective donations will surpass $100,000. WWC members’ donations will total over $100,000 to 12 charitable organizations over the past three years. “Whoever thought we’d make such an impact since forming in…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. The following schools are closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. This list may be updated: – Hart – Shelby – Walkerville
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The man who allegedly burned a building near Mears before attacking the U.S. Coast Guard station in Grand Haven Sunday, Feb. 8, is facing four felonies in Oceana County, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon said Tuesday, Feb. 10. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, is expected to be arraigned in 78th District Court via video conferencing…
See video here. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. THOMPSONVILLE (Benzie Co.) — When you visit Crystal Mountain, it’s like stepping into a charming village with its cobblestone walkways, quaint cottages and horse-drawn surrrey rides. In addition to the lovely architecture, you are nearly overcome by the beauty of the natural surroundings — giant pines, snow-covered slopes and sprawling views of…
GRAND HAVEN – The man who allegedly attacked the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Grand Haven Sunday, Feb. 8, just hours after his alleged involvement in a suspicious fire to a building where he lived seasonally near Mears has been arraigned on charges in Ottawa County but not yet in Oceana County. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, was charged with two…
OTTO TWP. — A 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for domestic assault Sunday, Feb. 8, at 8:50 pm. in the southern area of the county by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, along with troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police as backup, responded to a cabin near Sand Road, which is near Skeels Road at the…
GOLDEN TWP. — The 34-year-old man who attacked the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Grand Haven early Sunday morning, Feb. 8, and is linked to the suspicious fire near Mears a few hours prior to the attack has been identified as Matthew Krueger. Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Krueger’s identity Monday morning, Feb. 9. Since…
Jean Urquhart, 90, of Stony Lake and Lansing, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015. Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Karen Brimmer, 64, of Rothbury, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015. Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GOLDEN TWP. — The last known occupant of a garage destroyed in a suspicious fire at the end of Deer Road early Sunday morning, Feb. 8, is the same suspect currently in police custody after attacking the Grand Haven Coast Guard Station, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The fire occurred at 4:06 a.m., and the…
GOLDEN TWP. — A quaint hobby garage that had been somewhat of a landmark in the area located at the end of Deer Road near B-15 was totally destroyed in an early morning fire Sunday, Feb. 8. The blaze, which is being investigated by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, is suspicious said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. No one was…
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MANISTEE TWP. (Manistee Co.) — A passion for the outdoors by two hunting partners has turned an event that they are hoping will become to premier outdoors show. Curtis Smith and Jimmy Stankowski said they wanted to help others develop their own successful hunting experiences. Last year they put together their first sports show. This year, the Michigan Sports Show…
HART — Grove 101 will be performing a benefit concert at Hart Middle School auditorium on Friday, Feb. 20 at 8 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go towards the Hart Public Schools band program. Tickets are on sale at West Shore Bank in Ludington, Ruthie’s Music Cafe in Hart, the Hart Public Schools Central Business Office or at the…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday, Feb. 4, in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Joshua S. Brock, 25, of 3375 S. 104th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested Jan. 16 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of fraud – welfare, failure to inform. Preliminary conference: Feb. 17 at 3…
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