By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An “overly-aggressive” vacuum salesman who allegedly barged into local elderly people’s homes last spring failed to appear at his jury trial and is now at large, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon. Darnell Marquis Burton, 35, of 448 NE Sweet St., Grand Rapids failed to appear for his trial in 78th District Court,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Jenny Lynn Stark, 37, of 360 E. Tuttle Rd., Lot 227, Ionia, was arrested Sept. 26 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS). A pretrial is set for Nov. 4…
The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com GRANT TWP. — A male juvenile suspect was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 8:22 p.m. for a domestic assault that occurred in the 1500 block of East Wilke Road. Emergency…
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that its annual deer season forecast (2014 Deer Hunting Prospects) is now available online. DNR deer program biologists predict that, overall, hunters this season will see similar success rates as in 2013. The forecast is designed to give hunters a better idea of what to expect in the woods this season and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — With a new 7,000-square-foot family fitness center that opened downtown just over a year ago, the staff and clients at Lakeside Comprehensive Rehabilitation Inc. are pumped about the expanding business. Located in retail space at 39 State St. that formerly housed Oceana Pharmacy, Lakeside Rehabilitation Family Fitness offers many exercise options for all…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 6, in 27th Circuit Court by Judge Terrence R. Thomas: – Zachary A. Sterling, 21, of 27081 1800 N. Ave., Princeton, Ill., was found guilty Dec. 2, 2013 of controlled substance, possession of a non-narcotic. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail with credit for one day served; sentence to be…
Public invited, October 10-11. LUDINGTON — Rapid advances in technology and changing consumer tastes have led to mountains of discarded electronic devices, creating an increasing environmental hazard. In October and November the entire Spectrum Health system, in partnership with Comprenew of Grand Rapids, is offering to collect household electronics so they can be recycled, repurposed or properly disposed. Computer equipment, telephones,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART TWP — Four teenagers are lucky that they avoided serious injuries after the 2001 Pontiac Grand Am they were traveling in on North Oceana Drive near Scout Road Monday night flipped over several times. Alberto Clair Moul, 19, of 1489 N Oceana Dr., Hart, lost control of the vehicle after swerving to avoid a…
MANISTEE — The 10 West Studios/Pure Flix movie “Believe” is looking for drivers with their own vehicles to serve as pace cars/drivers in Manistee for a multi-night commitment during the period of October 11 through 18, with the exception of Monday, October 13. No red or white vehicles will be considered. The shooting schedule will be approximately 12 hours each…
SHELBY — The Shelby Tigers are celebrating homecoming this week. The homecoming parade begins Friday at 5 p.m., with parade entrants lining up by the rail trail pavilion near the police station. The procession begins on Third Street, and then goes left onto Michigan Avenue through downtown before turning right onto Fourth Street. The parade then takes a left onto…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans, along with special guest, world-renown jazz bassist, Christian McBride at the Ludington Center for the Arts Performance Hall, on Sat., Oct. 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble from MSU. Improvisation, bebop, swing, blues, and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Two separate rollover crashes resulting in injuries kept Oceana County emergency personnel busy Monday night. The first rollover occurred at 9:46 p.m. at 431 Oceana Dr. between Scout and Filmore roads, according to emergency radio traffic. Hart Area Fire Department, Oceana County EMS and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene. When…
PENTWATER — Enjoy fun activities for all ages against a backdrop of the beautiful fall colors during Oktoberfest this weekend. Friday events include Bingo at the VFW Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Comedy Night at The Village Café & Pub at 9 p.m. Saturday events 10 a.m. – Pumpkin and face painting on the Village Green 10 a.m. to 4…
HART — U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland), State Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart), State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) and a state supreme court candidate will headline a “Get out the Vote Rally/Brat Fry” sponsored by the Oceana County Republican Party Sunday, Oct. 12 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Hall in the Historic District at the corner of Union and Lincoln…
The Hart Police Department report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Police are investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Lincoln Street. No other details about the break-in are available today. Other recent HPD activity…
The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of a 2000 maroon Ford Explorer that was stolen the night of Sept. 30. from the carpool on West M-20 near US-31 and then recovered Oct.…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Coltyn Zachary Lee Hambright, the son of Paige and Justin Hambright of Hart, was born October 2, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email the announcement and…
The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the larceny of a snowmobile trailer in the 3000 block of West Polk Road that was reported Thursday at 10:50 a.m. MSP also assisted at…
SHELBY — To help reduce the pet overpopulation problem, Companion Animal Veterinary Service is offering Tom’s Last Dance, Oct. 30. It is a low-cost cat neutering clinic for male cats that are at least 4 months old and in good health. The cost is $30 per cat, and it is for Oceana County residents’ cats only. Pre-registration is required. Call…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A growing elderly population and an aging facility have sparked the need for an $11.7 million expansion and renovation project at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. A public hearing hosted by Alliance for Health in the Hart City Hall Community Center Thursday afternoon laid out the plans for the ambitious project. The…
HAMLIN TWP. (Mason Co.) — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital honored its volunteers at the annual recognition dinner last night at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Thirty nine volunteers were awarded service pins for surpassing significant milestones of 100 to 14,000 hours of service in their volunteer careers. Topping the list of honorees, with 14,000 hours each, were Doris Lundberg and Judy…
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