78th District Court Arraignments

March 5, 2015
78th District Court Arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday, March 4, in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Robert Leo Zack II, 55, of 4386 N. 188th, Walkerville, was arrested Feb. 16 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of resisting/obstructing/opposing a police officer. Preliminary conference: March 16 at 3 p.m.…

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You’re going to have to wait a little longer for those Girl Scout cookies.

March 5, 2015

Sad news for those who anxiously wait for their annual Girl Scout cookies — you’re going to have to wait a little longer. The Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Council has announced that there is a delay in delivery of the cookies due to one of the two bakers of Girl Scouts cookies not being able to keep…

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Accident report: Woman was being driven to doctor at time of crash

March 5, 2015
Accident report: Woman was being driven to doctor at time of crash

WEARE TWP. — The 90-year-old Hart woman who died the day after a rollover crash on Monroe Road Tuesday, March 3, was being driven to the doctor in Ludington for “shortness of breath,” according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report released Thursday, March 5. Lorena Catherine VanDenHeuvel, who died Wednesday, March 4, was a passenger in a 2005…

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Wind chills to stay below zero through Friday.

March 5, 2015
Wind chills to stay below zero through Friday.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com.  Thursday, March 5, 2015: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 9 to…

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Oceana meth lab suspect linked to N. Muskegon meth-lab fire

March 4, 2015
Oceana meth lab suspect linked to N. Muskegon meth-lab fire

GREENWOOD TWP. — The 26-year-old Muskegon County woman who was wanted by police in connection to a meth lab bust in January in the 7900 block of White Road is also facing charges in Muskegon County for a meth-lab house fire in North Muskegon last month, according to mlive. Magen Sue Bunting was arraigned in 78th District Court in Hart…

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Hart woman dies after Tuesday’s rollover

March 4, 2015
Hart woman dies after Tuesday’s rollover

WEARE TWP. — Lorena C. VanDenHeuvel, 90, of Hart, died Wednesday, March 4, following a rollover crash on Monroe Road in between Oceana Drive and 72nd Avenue shortly before noon Tuesday, March 3. VanDenHeuvel was a passenger in a Chrysler Town & Country minivan driven by Patricia Cory, who lost control of the vehicle on the icy and snowy road. Police…

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Recent death, March 4, 2015.

March 4, 2015

Lorena C. VanDenHeuvel, 90, of Hart, passed away March 4, 2015.  King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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March 4, 2015

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DNR seeks public comment on wolf management.

March 4, 2015

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has completed a draft update of the 2008 Michigan Wolf Management Plan and is seeking public comment during a 30-day period beginning today, March 4. The 2008 Wolf Management Plan was created using extensive public input to identify important issues and assess public attitudes toward wolves and their management, as well as a review…

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Quiz Bowl Class B/C is Saturday

March 4, 2015

SCOTTVILLE – The rescheduled Class B/C West Shore High School Quiz Bowl will be held on March 7, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Center Stage Theater on the West Shore Community College campus. The double elimination tournament will proceed throughout each day with championship matches expected to be held at about 1:30 p.m. Competition for the class B and C schools was postponed…

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Coffee with a Cop

March 4, 2015
Coffee with a Cop

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MEARS — A new community relations program offered by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police kicked off Wednesday morning, March 4, at the Golden Eatery. “Coffee with a Cop” is a state-wide program aimed at improving community relations for the MSP, and Community Service Trooper Dan Thomas decided to implement it locally. “It’s…

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No injuries in rollover

March 4, 2015
No injuries in rollover

SHELBY TWP. — The driver of this 1995 Jeep was not injured in a rollover crash Wednesday, March 4, at approximately 9 a.m. on Shelby Road near 52nd Avenue. Black ice on the roadway caused the driver, who appeared to be traveling west, to lose control of the Jeep and go off the road on the south side. Oceana County…

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Peeking out

March 4, 2015
Peeking out

WALKERVILLE — This cute raccoon peeked out from behind a tree just in time for photographer Louise Olson of Silver Lake to take its picture recently. Louise takes many beautiful nature photographs all over Oceana County, and many of her photos have appeared on local news broadcasts, such as WZZM. A photo that she took last fall of gorgeous leaf…

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Windy today with some snow showers.

March 4, 2015
Windy today with some snow showers.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com.  Wednesday, March 4, 2015: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Wednesday night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.…

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‘Time Warp Prom’ event raises money for CVCF

March 3, 2015
‘Time Warp Prom’ event raises money for CVCF

PENTWATER — The Oceana County employees’ inaugural “Time Warp Prom” at the Pentwater Inn and Suites Saturday evening, Feb. 28, was well-attended and raised $668 for the Crystal Valley Care Fund. “Event organizers would like to thank everyone who supported this great cause and special thanks to Christopher Bosse for DJ-ing the event, Muskegon Party Bus, and Pentwater Inn and…

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2 injured in rollover

March 3, 2015
2 injured in rollover

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WEARE TWP. — Two people were injured in a rollover crash on Monroe Road in between 72nd Avenue and Oceana Drive shortly before noon Tuesday, March 3. An elderly female passenger was listed in serious condition and may have potentially suffered a medical condition, police at the scene stated. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both…

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CSC complaint, repeat DWLS arrest

March 3, 2015
CSC complaint, repeat DWLS arrest

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. HART — The following is Michigan State Police (MSP) and Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) activity from Monday, March 2, 2015: – 7:37 a.m., (OCSO), criminal sexual conduct (CSC) complaint, Division St., Hesperia. – 9…

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Snow, freezing rain, winds! So much for that lamb, here comes the lion.

March 3, 2015
Snow, freezing rain, winds! So much for that lamb, here comes the lion.

The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com.  A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Hazardous weather expected includes 2 to 4 inches of snow. Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain south of U.S. 10. Freezing drizzle is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.  Overnight: A 40 percent chance of…

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Animal complaints, domestic assault

March 2, 2015
Animal complaints, domestic assault

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. HART — Weekend activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office includes: Friday, Feb. 27, 2015: – 5:33 a.m.., animal complaint, 6000 block of W. Winston Rd. near S. 48th Ave. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015: –…

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Troopers respond to domestic assault

March 2, 2015
Troopers respond to domestic assault

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. HART — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were dispatched to a domestic assault in the 200 block of Lincoln Street Friday, Feb. 27, at 3 p.m. Other weekend MSP activity…

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Urology practice joins Ludington hospital

March 2, 2015
Urology practice joins Ludington hospital

LUDINGTON — The urology practice of Daniel Reum, DO, has become part of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH), effective March 1, 2015.  The office is now officially known as Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Urology and will remain in its current location in the medical office building attached to the hospital. The agreement was signed by hospital President Mark Vipperman and Dr.…

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