The following is the first column of a weekly series by Hesperia Community Library Director Kay Brennan. March is National Reading Month, and this is the ideal time to kick off Kay’s Korner. Happy reading! It is starting to get sunny, so this is a perfect time to find a comfy chair in a sunny spot and read a book.…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Wednesday, March 18, 2015: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Sunset: 7:55 p.m. Sunrise: 7:53 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.…
Pearl L.Kay, of Shelby, died March 14, 2015. Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Larry L. “Lard” Smith, 55, of Mears, died Monday, March 16, 2015. Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – West Shore Community College students will celebrate Arts Advocacy Day on Tues., March 24, by participating in a campus art walk and picking up brushes to create a collaborative painting on a large canvas. According to Student Senate Marketing Director Dominic Hasbrouck this year’s theme is “spontaneity” and students will be encouraged to enjoy and…
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. St. Patrick’s Day. Tuesday, March 17, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 36. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Wednesday, March 18, 2015: Sunny, with a high near 37. North…
HART — A 22-year-old Hart man pleaded no contest to second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) Monday, March 16, in 27th Circuit Court. Isisoro Rosas, Jr., was arrested last month by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on three felony counts of second-degree CSC – person under 13. In exchange for his plea to the first count, the other two counts were dismissed.…
HART — The former Oceana County Medical Care Facility employee who embezzled over $5,000 from the facility during her employment there was sentenced Monday, March 16, in 27th Circuit Court to serve 15 days in jail of a 90-day discretionary sentence. Judy Kumzi, 49, of Hart is convicted of a felony of embezzlement over $1,000/ under $20,000. “She was in…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — One of the three defendants who broke into Hart High School the day after Christmas was sent to jail Monday, March 16, during his sentencing in 27th Circuit Court. The oldest of the three suspects — Korbin Kruz Garcia of Hart — was sentenced to six months in jail with one year discretionary jail…
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. OCEANA COUNTY — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post made three separate fugitive arrests over the weekend. Law enforcement activity over the weekend includes: Friday, March 13, 2015: – 8:18 a.m., (MSP), car-deer crash, Maple…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 47-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 43 months to 15 years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison Monday, March 16, for molesting a 12-year-old girl, and the victim’s mother referred to him as a “monster” and “the work of satan.” Senovio Garcia, Jr., pleaded no contest last month in 27th Circuit…
Ellis Wayne Bickel, 87 of Hart, passed away on March 13, 2015. King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart List of 2015 deaths on record.
The weather report is sponsored by Cottage Renovators, 231-425-6597, www.cottagerenovators.com. Monday, March 16, 2015: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Tonight: A chance of rain before 2 a.m., then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery, with a north wind 8 to…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. Last week, Governor Rick Snyder signed Executive Order 2015-9, moving the Office of School Reform from the Department of Education to the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The Office of School Reform is charged with creating policies and procedures to improve performance in Michigan’s lowest-performing schools. The Department of Education is…
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See video here. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Abused and neglected children of Mason and Oceana counties have new advocates to be their voices. During a ceremony Thursday at the Mason County Courthouse, six volunteers were sworn in as court appointed special advocates (CASA) for children. Leading the ceremony were Mason County Probate Judge Jeffrey Nellis and Oceana County…
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. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 44-year-old Rothbury man Thursday, March 12, at 9:15 a.m. for driving while license suspended (DWLS) at Oceana Drive and Winston…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: – Joseph Allen Gum, 27, of 511 Beard Rd., Pentwater, was arrested March 4 by OCSO for misdemeanors of unlawful use of a license plate and operating a vehicle without security. Pretrial: March 17 at 11:15 a.m. Bail: $5,000/personal. –…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, March 9, in 78th District Court: – William David Morrow, 27, of 955 W. Jefferson Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty March 9 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; $1,040 in…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — A fire that destroyed a trailer Wednesday night, March 11, has been deemed “suspicious,” Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks said Thursday, and the Oceana County Fire Investigation Team is scheduled to investigate the scene this afternoon. The trailer, which is described as a “real old trailer” was not insured, Brooks said.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 44-year-old Montague man who reportedly stole a trailer Feb. 16 from David Allen Racing Motorsports only to return Feb. 25 and allegedly steal a snowmobile has been arraigned in 78th District Court on two felony charges. Trevor William Heistand is facing two counts of larceny $1,000 or more/less than $20,000, according to…
OCEANA COUNTY — Get your green garb ready for two Saint Patrick’s Day events. – Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m.: the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Pentwater. Line up at the south end of the village, followed by drink specials and parade prizes at The Antler Bar. – Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m.: the Oceana Center…
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