Bob Carr, chair of the Oceana County Republican Party, announced this week that he will not seek another term. Carr emailed a letter to OCP, and a portion of it states: “I am writing this letter to let republicans know that I will not be running for another term as their chair at our next convention which will be late…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – A Mears man accused of fatally dragging a golden retriever behind a truck back in 2011 was arrested over the weekend. Luke Morgan, 34, has been sought by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for over three years since the dog dragging death occurred on Taylor Road in Golden Township. He was the alleged driver.…
MEARS — Join the Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society for its 100-Year Celebration of the Mears Newz during the Pleasant Afternoon Celebration and Red Tie Sale Sunday from 1-4 p.m. in the Oceana Historical Park, at 5809 Fox Rd. The 100 Vehicle Parade starts at 1p.m. The Mears Newz, known as the world’s smallest newspaper, was written by eccentric…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Yacht Club is having its 18th Annual Wooden Boat Show on Pentwater Lake Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. A buffet lunch is set for noon to 2 p.m. Boat exhibitor registration forms are available at pentwateryachtclub.registration. Dozens of beautiful wooden boats — both vintage and new — and powerboats, including Chris Craft, Century and Lyman, will…
PENTWATER — Sailors from across the country are competing in the National Ensign Championship Regatta this week. Ensign Fleet 70 of Pentwater, in conjunction with the Pentwater Yacht Club, were selected as the regatta hosts. A total of 44 sailboats are registered to participate in the races on Lake Michigan, which began today. After four days of racing, the regatta…
PENTWATER – “Every little bit helps,” Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eva Gregwer said a week ago in describing how funds were still being raised to pay for this year’s Fourth of July and Homecoming fireworks. And the Pentwater Service Club helped answer the call, fielding a squad of volunteers to “pass the hat” during Saturday’s Homecoming Parade. Almost…
PENTWATER — Terri Lynn Land, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and former Michigan Secretary of State, will be in Pentwater Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at the Antler Bar, located at 283 N. Hancock St. The suggested donation for lunch, which includes salad bar and sandwiches, is $25. “The Oceana County Republican Party is proud to sponsor this event and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — The 41st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest during Homecoming weekend Friday drew over 200 participants and 50 teams. Beautiful sculptures dominated the landscape at Charles Mears State Park on a sunny, yet unseasonably cool, mid-August day. The water temperature is 57 degrees today. Sand Sculpture results 1-7 Year Olds: 1st place: Shark Pentwater Selleck,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Gregory Robert Bradfield, 34, of 4671 N. Alger Ave., White Cloud, was arrested Aug. 4 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense and fleeing a police…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — One of the longest-running county fairs in Michigan kicks off next Tuesday and runs through Saturday. Approximately 25,000 people are expected to attend the 143rd Annual Oceana County Fair at the fairgrounds at the corner of Polk Road and State Street in Hart. “It will be the same successful fair we have all…
SHELBY — The Community Foundation for Oceana County recently announced that 159 student awards totaling $157,600 were awarded in Oceana County. The Foundation has 29 scholarship funds and $4.7 million in scholarship endowments. One new scholarship was recently established – the John Bush III Memorial Scholarship, benefiting Walkerville High School students. Lowering financial barriers for post-secondary education success is one…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Nathan Craig Ricketson, 31, of 3913 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was found guilty Aug. 11 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to $1,715 in fines and costs; six months probation; 93 days discretionary jail; must take name off title of vehicle used…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: – Michael Cletus Snider, Jr., 46, of 216 Lincoln St., Hart, was found guilty April 7 of jail-prisoner, possession of contraband. He was sentenced to 11 months in jail with credit for three days served; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion; and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — An 84-year tradition continues as the Homecoming Celebration kicks off Thursday with fun events continuing through Sunday. “This is the biggest and oldest event that Pentwater offers,” said Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eva Gregwer of the celebration that draws approximately 10,000 people to the small village every year. “The community puts…
HART — The sentencing of Paul J. Rosse, the owner of Paul’s Towing in Hart, has been adjourned until Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. in 27th Circuit Court. Rosse is facing up 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to one felony count of common law fraud. His sentencing was initially set for Aug. 26. He was arrested last…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — Charles Dillon, president of West Shore Community College, has been placed on administrative leave, pending investigation by the board, in relation to his recent drunk driving arrest. The board of trustees met in a special meeting Monday night and spent two hours in closed session. Several people, mostly members of the college staff…
HART — All county republican parties are mandated by the state to hold their conventions at the same time and date: Thursday Aug. 14 at 7 p.m., and the Oceana County Republican Party will hold its convention at the Hart City Hall, at 407 S. State St. “I am overjoyed at the number of precinct delegates Oceana County elected in…
VICTORY TWP. (Mason County) — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today at 7 p.m. to discuss the recent alleged conduct of President Charles Dillon. Last Wednesday night, Dillon was arrested by Manistee Police Department and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. According to Board of Trustees Chairman…
STONY LAKE — The Oceana County Republicans will have their monthly meeting at the Applewood Grille, at 3666 Scenic Dr., Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5:30 p.m. They will discuss the upcoming Oceana County Republican Convention set for Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at Hart City Hall and the upcoming Oceana County Fair, which runs Aug. 19-23 at the Oceana…
Welcome to the world! Addison Marie Hendrickson, the daughter of Travis and Kailey Hendrickson of Hart, was born on Aug. 5 at 8:04 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and is 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Dave and Merri Jones of Hart and Aileen Carlson of Mears. Addison has a brother, Aaron, and a sister, Aubrey. Your birth announcements…
Welcome to the world! Ronnie Gonzalez, the son of Mona and Miguel Gonzalez, Sr. of Hart, was born Aug. 6, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email the announcement and a photograph to editor@OceanaCountyPress.com.
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