By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erin Fisher resigned from her position this week and has taken a job as an associate attorney with Springstead Law Offices in Hart. Fisher, who began the job of chief assistant prosecutor Jan. 1, 2013, will remain working in the prosecutor’s office until Aug. 26. “On July 22,…
The Electric Wombats are playing this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Hart Historic District, and the Justin Wierenga Trio is set to perform next Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hart Commons for the summer concert series. Historic District concerts: The Salty Cats, Aug. 1; Bad Manors, Aug. 8; and Northern Edge, Aug. 15. Concerts are free and donations…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Paul J. Rosse, the owner of Paul’s Towing in Hart, is facing up 10 years in prison after recently pleading guilty to one felony count of common law fraud. Rosse is set for sentencing Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. in 27th Circuit Court. He was arrested last month by the Oceana County Sheriff’s…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Robert James Palmer, 24, of 1123 Atlantic St., Grand Rapids, was arrested July 12 by the Pentwater Police Department (PPD) for a misdemeanor of larceny less than $200. Bail: $1,000/personal. He was arrested the next day (July 13) by…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – David Theodore McDaniel, 45, of 4825 W. Wayne Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty July 21 of disorderly person – jostling. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. – Duane Allan Priese, 35, of 9441 E. Lane…
Sponsored by West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — The first of two free community concerts sponsored by West Shore Bank will be this Saturday, July 26, at Waterfront Park. The Journey tribute band, DSB Band, will kick off the third annual Rhythm & Dunes series. DSB has been highly revered by fans as the “next best thing” to the classic rock band…
LUDINGTON — Miss Ludington Area, Emma Martin, and the pageant board of directors invite young women from Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties to enjoy an afternoon of spa treatments at Cartier Mansion Saturday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. The Royal Spa Afternoon is a chance to relax, but also learn about competing in the 2014-2015 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant…
Welcome to the world! Olivia Rose Rocha, the daughter of Samantha Faz and Antonio Rocha Jr. of Hart, was born July 16, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Alisson Lynn Smith, the daughter of Issa Saavedra and Bradley Smith Jr. of Hart, was born June 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome…
HART — The inaugural All Seasons Outdoor Show set for next weekend, Aug. 2 and 3, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds celebrates the many outdoor activities that this area offers — hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, dune riding, camping and swimming. The outdoor show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive this Saturday during its annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they must sign up at 9 a.m. The Ferry…
HART — Take a trip back in time viewing beautiful classic cars during the 12th Annual Take it to Hart Car Show this Saturday in downtown Hart. The event also features an art and crafts fair, kids’ activities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy delicious food. Registration for car show participants is $10 and takes place from 8-10 a.m. Car…
PENTWATER — A 23-year-old Pentwater man received minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash in the Village of Pentwater Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Victory Lane and Sixth Street. According to the Pentwater Police Dept., a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Whitehall man was traveling south on Victory Lane at a high rate of speed and failed to…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — The inaugural Shelby Summer Street Festival, set for Saturday Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will offer fun activities for all ages. The new event will offer a classic car show, a 5K run/walk, live rock and roll music, a farm and craft fair, children’s games and activities and food vendors.…
HART — Oceana Summer Youth Theatre will present a fantastic fairy tale medley of “Into the Woods” the weekend of Aug. 8-10 at Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The play by Stephen Sondheim has won three Tony awards, and is currently being made into a film version starring Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, and Anna Kendrick set to come out in theaters…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Tyler Joel Griffin, 23, of 907 S. Madison St., Ludington, was arrested April 26 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of second-degree home invasion. A preliminary conference is set for July 21 at 3…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jacob Thomas Kruisenga, 18, of 216 Lincoln St., Hart, was found guilty July 14 of assault or assault and battery. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail and a $75 fine. – Dustin James Videtich, 26, of 8547 Robinhood Dr., Montague, was…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: – Jason Carl Godbold, 50, of 20400 Helen St., Detroit, was found guilty June 2 of identity theft. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 81 days served; $40,400 in restitution; and $198 in fines and costs. Godbold is also…
MEARS — Check out all of the beautiful arts and crafts this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the annual Mears Art and Craft Fair in Johnson Square. The event, in its approximate 25th year, will offer a separate section for 10-15 direct sales vendors, Golden Township officials said. Of the 83 spots available for arts and crafts,…
HART — As part of the “Fridays in Hart” concert series, Cats and Jammers is set to perform this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Hart Historic District, at 100 Union St. Concerts are every Friday at 7 p.m. in July and August. Donations are taken. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and pop and popcorn will be available…
HART — The pre-registration deadline for the Take it to Hart Car Show is this Saturday, July 19. For those who pre-register, the cost is $8. Registration the day of the event, which is next Saturday July 26, is $10 and takes place from 8-10 a.m. Contact Gary Deuling at Hart NAPA Auto Parts Store, 65 S. State St., 873-5687,…
PENTWATER — Tour gorgeous gardens and watch artists in action during the Fourth Annual Blooming Arts Garden Walk & Art Auction Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Garden Club of Pentwater and the Pentwater Arts Council once again join forces to feature many lovely gardens in the Pentwater area, along with artist demonstrations in the gardens and on…
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