MEARS — Celebrate the “100 years of the Golden Fair” with the Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the grand opening of the exhibit at the Old Town Hall on the corner of Fox Road and Morrison Street. The exhibit will be open to the public every Saturday and Sunday…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — Police Chief Laude Hartrum introduced three new officers and a summer cadet during Monday night’s village council meeting. The new officers join a staff that totals three full-time and five part-time employees. – Michael Dunneback is new full-time officer who was hired in October. A graduate of the Grand Valley State University Police…
HART — Singer and songwriter Ashley Youngstrom will perform Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. as part of the Music on the Commons concert series. The series offers free concerts on Tuesday nights in July and August at the Hart Commons, at the corner of State and Main streets overlooking beautiful Hart Lake. Youngstrom will take her audience from bittersweet to upbeat…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association is hosting a Mini Tournament this Saturday, July 19, beginning at 6 a.m. with a shotgun start. The weigh-in is set for 1 p.m. at the Village Marina. The cost to enter the tourney is $10, and entrants pay at weigh-in. First place wins 50 percent of the daily purse; second place receives 30…
SILVER LAKE — The 2014 Night at the Lights Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association welcomes Ark Harbor for a free evening performance at the Little Sable Point Lighthouse Wednesday, July 16, from 7-8 p.m. Ark Harbor features three veteran folk guitarists with a unique blend of soft rock, blues, folk and hauntingly beautiful ballads that will touch your heart. They…
PENTWATER — Enjoy Fascinatin’ Rhythms Tuesday, July 15, beginning at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at the corner of First and Rush streets. Hosted by the Friends of Pentwater Library, the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra will provide top-notch entertainment. For more than 35 years, the Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has been one of Michigan’s premier jazz ensembles. The…
PENTWATER — Learn how to make a kite and fly it on the beach this evening, July 14, at Charles Mears State Park. Kite Making 101 begins at 7 p.m. Air Fun Kites of Pentwater is sponsoring this fun event, and all materials will be provided. Participants are to meet at the beach pavilion. The program will last approximately one…
ROTHBURY — Electric Forest’s “Roy Price Memorial Food Drive” collected 21,236 meals during this year’s festival — the largest amount yet. Over 52,000 meals have been collected by EF in the last four years, organizers said. This year’s donations went to local food pantries at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rothbury Community Church, Lebanon Lutheran Church, Teen Challenge and Shiloh Tabernacle. Last…
Greyson Elwood Jacobs, the son of Jennifer and Justin Jacobs of Jenison, was born on June 3, 2014 at Spectrum Health Grand Rapids. His older brother is Riley Jacobs. Grandparents include Irene Hathaway of Ludington, Janice and Gordon Merten of Hart and David and Kathy Jacobs of Missouri. Aleyssa Lexani Garcia, the daughter of Branda Barrios and Cesar Garcia of Hart, was born…
HART — District Health Department #10 is hosting a town hall meeting Wednesday, July 30, at 6 p.m.in the Hart Middle School cafeteria to inform the community about underage drinking in the county. A guest panel representing prevention specialists, advocates and youth, will discuss recent statistics and present “Alcohol: True Stories.” The community is invited to attend this free event.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Daniel Francis Sullivan, 22, of 571 Trevino Ridge, Ft. Mitchell, Ky., was arrested June 29 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of controlled substance possession (narcotic or cocaine) less than 25 grams. A preliminary conference…
Mason-Oceana 911 has scheduled four public meetings to present information regarding the August 5, 2014 ballot new millage request for 0.14 mils for 6 years. The meetings will feature a 1 hour presentation highlighting 911’s day to day operations and a discussion of future funding. Audience questions will be encouraged. “Few people see or understand what we do inside Mason-Oceana…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: – Troy Alan Highland, 33, of 189 S. 1st St., Shelby, pleaded no contest May 27 to assault – weapon. One count of assault – weapon was dismissed. He was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for two days served; sentence to…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Abran Farias, 26, of 514 S. Dryden St., Hart, was found guilty of driving while license suspended (DWLS) July 7 and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). – Robert…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Amanda Galindo, 12, appeared on “Good Morning America” Monday after saving her parents and friends from a stranded boat on the Grand River on the Fourth of July. A fun-filled night of boating and watching the fireworks with family and friends quickly turned into a harrowing experience. A total of 15 people were…
HESPERIA — A 43-year-old woman who authorities were searching for since Sunday night after leaving a suicide note, claims she was hiding in her house the whole time, police said. The woman emerged from a crawl space under her home Monday around midnight, said Undersheriff Tim Priese of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. A male resident was home at the…
LANSING – Out of approximately 2,000 photos of Michigan beaches submitted to Pure Michigan through Instagram, Twitter and michigan.org, Gina Ferwerda of Silver Lake won the Pure Michigan Beach Instagram Challenge with her beautiful photo of kayakers at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The kayakers in the photo are Ferwerda’s daughter, Ariana, and her friends on their last day at…
MEARS — The Town and Country All-School Reunion is set for Sunday, July 13, from 1-4 p.m., with the potluck lunch beginning at 2 p.m. in Johnson Park. The park is located one block west of the stop light, at 5698 W. 4th St., in downtown Mears. Eating utensils will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — The Annual Ox Roast and Homecoming is set for Sunday, July 13, at the Saint Joseph’s Church, at 2380 W. Jackson Rd., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The popular event takes place in the church’s fellowship hall and often doubles as a homecoming and reunion for parish members, both current and past. The menu includes roast…
PENTWATER — The women of the United Methodist Church will serve a Soup and Sandwich Luncheon this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s fellowship hall, featuring homemade soups, sandwiches and pies. There will also be “white elephant” sale table. The church is located on the corner of Hancock and First streets, across from the post office.
PENTWATER — Boating safety courses are set for this Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pentwater Yacht Club. To register or for more information, call Deputy Tim Simmon at 231-873-6771 or 231-873-2121.
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