HART — Intermittent water outages continue during the current phase of the Johnson/Water Street Project in the city. “Water main testing is complete,” states Hart City Manager in a “special edition” newsletter released Wednesday, July 29. “Hallack Contracting is tying the new main to the existing water system and connecting water service lines to the new main. There will be…
PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 6, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 N. US-31 Business Route. The Pentwater Service Club is once again providing volunteer staff support. For more information about eligibility or to set up an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Both…
GRANT TWP. — Paving on Segment 1 (Montague to Rothbury) of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Rail Trail rebuild project is complete. However, the segment remains closed for use until all the signs, restoration, and sidewalk at the street approaches are finished. “We expect to be opening Segment 1 and shifting our efforts to Segment 3 (Shelby to Hart) on…
WEARE TWP. — A cut fiber optic line caused Mason-Oceana 911 emergency phone lines to go down Tuesday night, July 28, after 9 p.m., but the problem was repaired Wednesday morning, July 29, at 3:25 a.m. Emergency calls had to be rerouted to Muskegon County Central Dispatch, which forwarded the calls and information to Mason-Oceana. At 9:22 p.m., Mason-Oceana 911…
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 Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, July 27, 2015: – 2:53 a.m., suspicious situation, alleged gunshots, 6000 block of N. 128th Ave., Crystal Twp., investigation closed. – 10 a.m., civil/family dispute, 600 block of…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 40-year-old Hart woman was arrested on charges of disorderly person and resisting and opposing police Saturday, July 25, at 10:10 p.m. in the 400 block of Hart Street following a 911 call of a disturbance, according to Hart Police…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Sunday, July 26, at 2:34 p.m. in the 7000 block of Clearwater Court. Money, a chainsaw, a TV and several DVDs stolen,…
HART — Michigan State University Extension Office will present Cooking Matters, a free nutrition/healthy cooking demonstrations Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 18 through September 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Rennhack Orchards Market, 3731 W. Polk Road. The programs are for men and women who want to cook healthy on a limited budget and will be presented by Stephanie Ostrenga…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY TWP. — A 17-year-old Shelby man received up to five fractures to his leg when he was struck by a 1997 silver four-door Ford Taurus on West Hayes Road near 72nd Avenue Friday, July 24, at 10:22 p.m. The driver of the Taurus fled the scene, and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking…
PENTWATER TWP. — Officers from the Pentwater Police Department assisted the Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office with a reckless driver on southbound US-31 Sunday afternoon, July 26. “One Florida subject was ticketed for reckless driving and released,” according to a press release from the Pentwater Police Department issued Monday, July 27. “Mason/Oceana County Central Dispatch…
Greg McLouth, 50, of Shelby died July 26, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Richard ‘Rich’ Tompkins, 69 of Mears, passed away July 21, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Ruth E. MacDonald Ellis, 93, of Hart, passed away July 21, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Marian L. Leemhuis, 92,…
SHELBY — Sunday, July 26, was a lucky day for Mike Crouch when he scored an eagle on the #4 hole at Oceana Golf Club. Mike used a five wood and pitching wedge to make that eagle on the 304-yard hole. The feat was witnessed by Jeff Jensen and Bill Shriver. Congratulations, Mike! Photo is from 2009 Club Tournament.
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. Amanda Odom and her friend, Krista Vaughn, worked for the American Red Cross in Detroit. After work one day, Krista went to get her car from a nearby parking lot so she could give Amanda a ride home. As Amanda was standing on the street corner waiting for Krista to pick her…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Craig David Overla, 30, of 5427 S. Water Rd., New Era, pleaded “no contest” June 8 to breaking and entering with intent and larceny of a firearm. He was sentenced July 20 to two to 10 years in prison for Count 1 and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Petitions to recall village council members Ben Michalko and Sharita Prowant were unanimously rejected by the Oceana County Election Commission Friday morning, July 24, during a clarity hearing, said Oceana County Clerk Rebecca Griffin. The three-member commission comprised of Griffin, County Probate Judge Brad Lambrix and County Treasurer Sheila Gowell, made a unanimous…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 55-year-old drunk homeless man was arrested for disturbing the peace after allegedly causing a disturbance at John Gurney Park Thursday, July 23, at 9 p.m., according to the Hart Police Department. The following is other recent local law enforcement activity:…
HART — Residents can expect “intermittent water outages” during the current phase of the Johnson/Water Street project, states Hart City Manager Stan Rickard in a “special edition newsletter” issued Thursday, July 23. “Water main testing is nearly complete. When ready, Hallack Contracting will begin tying the new main to the existing water system; and connecting water service lines to the…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. BENONA TWP. — A Shelby man operating a Yamaha motorcycle suffered a broken leg during a collision with a pickup truck on Buchanan Road near 16th Avenue Thursday, July 23, at approximately 5:15 p.m., according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. A Shelby woman riding on the Yamaha suffered a minor leg injury, and the…
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. Michael Christopher Fessenden, the son of Christina Silva and Michael Fessenden of Hesperia, was born July 16, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joseph Crus Pulsipher, 19, of 21 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty July 20 of assault and battery. He was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders;…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. GREENWOOD TWP. — A 23-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on charges of domestic assault and conditional bond violation by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies Wednesday night, July 22, in the 6400 block of East Garfield Road after reportedly assaulting his brother. The…
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