The weather report: Overnight: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Sunrise: 7:14 a.m. Sunset: 8:22 p.m. Thursday, April 9,…
PENTWATER – In mid-March, more than 45 Pentwater residents met at the village hall to discuss the future of the village’s waterfront. The Pentwater community is now invited to the next phase of the case study to identify sustainable harbor management strategies. The village and project team will host a three-day planning meeting, or “design charrette,” April 17-19, to identify…
The Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone that after the heavy ice and snow cover melt on Michigan’s lakes this early spring, it may be common to discover dead fish or other aquatic creatures. This year’s winter with heavy snow, extreme cold temperatures and thick ice cover will create conditions that cause fish and other creatures such as turtles, frogs,…
LEAVITT TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny complaint from a resident in the 4800 block of East Deer Road who told police that a dirt bike and a quad were stolen from his property some time between Monday, April 6, and Tuesday, April 7. A 1988 Yamaha YZ250 purple and white motorcycle with a tiger-shark…
SCOTTVILLE – Laughter is coming to West Shore Community College on Thur., April 16, when the Performing Arts Series and Student Senate co-host comedian extraordinaire Bernadette Pauley at Center Stage Theater. The hilarity begins at 7:30 p.m. Pauley appears across the country in comedy clubs and on TV. She has made repeated appearances on VH1, MTV, TBS, Animal Planet, and Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, April 6, 2015: – 3:22 a.m., operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident, Hancock St. near the…
Tony LaVerne Tanner, 56 of Hesperia, passed away on April 4, 2015. King Funeral Home & Cremations Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
WEARE TWP. — Oceana County Emergency Management, in cooperation with Mason/Oceana 911, local fire departments, police departments and local municipalities, will conduct a test of the county warning sirens Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m. Next week, April 12-18, is National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the National Weather Service is conducting a statewide simulated tornado alert on…
The weather report is brought to you by Cottage Renovators,www.cottagerenovators.com; 231-425-6597. Tonight: Showers likely. mainly after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunrise: 7:19 a.m. Sunset: 8:19 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015: Showers likely, mainly…
VICTORY TWP. — The West Shore Community College presidential search committee will meet Wednesday and Thursday of this week to conduct interviews of the final 10 candidates. Initially there were 11 candidates but Dr. Russ Rothamer, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Coconino Community College, Arizona, withdrew. The interviews, which will be conducted via video conference, are open to the public…
GOLDEN TWP. — An 18-year-old Holland man was transported by Aeromed to Spectrum Health hospital in Grand Rapids Saturday, April 4, at 6:19 p.m. after he lost control of the off-road vehicle he was operating at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, which landed on top of him and possibly broke his leg. Aeromed landed at the Cornerstone Community Church in…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. ELBRIDGE TWP. — A flat screen TV, a PlayStation® system with games, and other items were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 1000 block of East Tyler Road that was reported to the…
Jeanne M. Lawler of Mears died April 1, 2015.Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. David R. Grey of Hesperia died April 3, 2015. Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Thursday, April 2, by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton: – Scott Edward Overly, 30, of 2928 Eighth St., Muskegon Heights, was found guilty Feb. 2 of uttering and publishing. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 19 days served; sentence to be served at…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. One hundred years ago today, April 5, 1915, Aaron V. McAlvay of Manistee was elected to his final term as a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Under the Michigan Constitution of 1908, Justices of the Supreme Court were chosen at the state’s regular spring elections, held on the first Monday of…
The weather report is brought to you by Cottage Renovators,www.cottagerenovators.com; 231-425-6597. Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunrise: 7:21 a.m. Sunset: 8:17 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2015: Mostly sunny, with a…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A 52-year-old New Era woman received minor injuries Easter Sunday, April 5, shortly before noon when the 2003 Monte Carlo she was driving struck a power pole on Oceana Drive near Kelly Street by the Clark gas station. Oceana Drive was shut down between Baker Road and Grant Street for at least an…
By Kay Brennan. Hesperia Community Library Director. Earth Day is April 22, so it might be time to read something that helps us remember how our actions affect our ecosystem. Carl Hiaasen writes adult and teen novels set in Florida, and this is one of his recent books for teens. His work gives readers an interesting perspective on Florida wildlife.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Muskegon man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Thursday, April 2, to a 20-year felony of possession with intent to deliver heroin. In exchange for Kane Alray Burks’ guilty plea, one count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine was dismissed. The incident took place in March of 2014 in Hart…
Oceana County Press is provided free to its readers through the generous support of advertisers. Today, we feature one of those advertisers, Harris Funeral Home, in The Business Report. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — The stately three-story home that houses Harris Funeral Home is a landmark in the village. Built in 1909, the beautiful brick building became a…
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