HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Amber Lee Sample, 39, of 194 Hoskins, Hesperia; delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Preliminary exam: April 16 at 1 p.m. Bail: $5,000/personal recognizance (PR). Randy Jordan VanderZanden, 33, of 2802 N. 128th Ave., Hart; narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Preliminary exam: April 16 at 1 p.m.…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hart man faces robbery charges stemming from an incident involving a BB gun and a juvenile accomplice. Lujando Francisco Paniagua, of 513 S. Griswold St., was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court on charges of assault with intent to rob while armed, assault with intent to rob while unarmed and…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, March 21, 2024: 2:55 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 2:20 p.m., wellbeing check, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 3:46 p.m., wellbeing check, Polk…
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Last November, our Michigan legislature passed and our governor signed PA233 of 2023, a new law that overrides local zoning laws and takes away a local community’s ability to decide on the size and placement of wind turbine farms, solar farms, and battery storage facilities. PA233 of 2023 transfers control of local zoning decisions to three state-appointed officials in Lansing.…
Hope Lynn Avra, the daughter of Brianna Kaminski and Austin Avra of Pentwater, was born at Corewell Health Gerber Hospital, Fremont, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.…
Michigan’s new fishing license and regulation season kicks off today, Monday, April 1. The 2024 fishing licenses are valid through March 31, 2025. Fishing licenses can be purchased from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or by downloading the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app and purchasing the license through the app. Michigan DNR Hunt Fish, an official app of the Michigan…
Staff members from the office of Congressman John Moolenaar will host local meeting times on Tuesday, April 9. Moolenaar represents Mason and Oceana counties in the U.S. House of Representatives. During the meetings, constituents from the Michigan Second Congressional District can discuss personal casework issues they are having with a federal agency. Constituents who cannot attend one of the meetings…
Larry Russell Hunt, 84, of Ocala, Florida, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2024. Larry was born January 22, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Norman R Hunt and Imogene (May) Hunt. Larry graduated from George Washington High School in Indianapolis and went on to earn a degree in engineering at IUPUI. He worked as a mechanical engineer in Indiana, Kentucky, and…
Martin Jeffery Dahl, 67, of Hesperia, died on Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born April 13, 1956, in Shelby, the son of Kenneth and Elaine (Jensen) Dahl. A full obituary will be posted soon. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2024, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 South Mears Avenue,…
HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Charles Vernon Alltop, 60, of 716 Bird St., Parkersburg, West Virginia; first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) — victim under age 13 and second-degree CSC — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: April 16 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Ernest Paul Maile, 56, of…
Keith Alan VanBrocklin, 75, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, son, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed. Keith was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also co-owned and operated Target Mold Corporation, in Muskegon, until his retirement. Keith is survived by: his wife, Kathleen VanBrocklin;…
Charles “Chuck” Hiler, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024. He was born January 3,1950, in Fremont, the son of Clarence and Violet (Burden) Hiler. Chuck grew up in Hesperia and graduated from Hesperia High School. During his time at Hesperia, he participated in football and track. After high school, Chuck found his way into a few other hobbies,…
Fire damages Benona Township house BENONA TOWNSHIP — Four fire departments battled a house fire at 65 S. 64th Ave. Friday morning. Shelby-Benona Fire Department was initially dispatched to the fire at 7:30 a.m. Upon arrival, the first unit on scene reported smoke and flames through the roof of the two story house. During the fire, a Shelby-Benona Fire Department…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Montague man who allegedly fled the scene after a domestic assault early Wednesday morning, March 27, was arrested later that morning by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for drunk driving, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies responded…
‘She would like to thank everyone for making her time here seem like minutes instead of years.’ SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township Clerk Marilyn Glover is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service, and township officials are preparing a celebration to honor her. “It is with a heavy heart that the Shelby Township Board announces the retirement of our long-term…
Employment: Regional Mentor West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Regional Mentor. Bachelor’s Degree and 6 months experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until…
Employment: High School ELA Teacher Mason County Central Schools is looking to hire a high school English Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job ID #583. Application deadline is April 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. This is a paid posting. Posted until April 10, 2024.
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