By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Two separate rollover crashes resulting in injuries kept Oceana County emergency personnel busy Monday night. The first rollover occurred at 9:46 p.m. at 431 Oceana Dr. between Scout and Filmore roads, according to emergency radio traffic. Hart Area Fire Department, Oceana County EMS and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene. When…
PENTWATER — Enjoy fun activities for all ages against a backdrop of the beautiful fall colors during Oktoberfest this weekend. Friday events include Bingo at the VFW Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Comedy Night at The Village Café & Pub at 9 p.m. Saturday events 10 a.m. – Pumpkin and face painting on the Village Green 10 a.m. to 4…
HART — U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland), State Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart), State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) and a state supreme court candidate will headline a “Get out the Vote Rally/Brat Fry” sponsored by the Oceana County Republican Party Sunday, Oct. 12 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Hall in the Historic District at the corner of Union and Lincoln…
The Hart Police Department report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Police are investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Saturday, Oct. 4, at 9:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Lincoln Street. No other details about the break-in are available today. Other recent HPD activity…
The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of a 2000 maroon Ford Explorer that was stolen the night of Sept. 30. from the carpool on West M-20 near US-31 and then recovered Oct.…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Coltyn Zachary Lee Hambright, the son of Paige and Justin Hambright of Hart, was born October 2, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email the announcement and…
The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the larceny of a snowmobile trailer in the 3000 block of West Polk Road that was reported Thursday at 10:50 a.m. MSP also assisted at…
SHELBY — To help reduce the pet overpopulation problem, Companion Animal Veterinary Service is offering Tom’s Last Dance, Oct. 30. It is a low-cost cat neutering clinic for male cats that are at least 4 months old and in good health. The cost is $30 per cat, and it is for Oceana County residents’ cats only. Pre-registration is required. Call…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A growing elderly population and an aging facility have sparked the need for an $11.7 million expansion and renovation project at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility. A public hearing hosted by Alliance for Health in the Hart City Hall Community Center Thursday afternoon laid out the plans for the ambitious project. The…
HAMLIN TWP. (Mason Co.) — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital honored its volunteers at the annual recognition dinner last night at Lincoln Hills Golf Club. Thirty nine volunteers were awarded service pins for surpassing significant milestones of 100 to 14,000 hours of service in their volunteer careers. Topping the list of honorees, with 14,000 hours each, were Doris Lundberg and Judy…
PENTWATER — The annual meeting of the Pentwater Lake Improvement Board is set for Thursday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. at the Pentwater Village Hall. The agenda includes a report from Progressive Engineering on the 2014 plant control program and development of a contour map of Pentwater Lake depths. The meeting is open to the public.
For the Love of Fishing is written by Sean McDonald and brought to you by Dreamweaver Lures, www.dreamweaverlures.com. It is looking like it is a bad fall to be a salmon fisherman. We are catching a few kings in the Pere Marquette River but nothing like it should be at this time of the year. The first wave of kings from…
HART — A 22-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced Monday by 51st Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton to 395 days in jail for probation violation. Terry Donald Pearo, of 361 Munn St., was credited for 395 days already served. He was also ordered to pay $400 in fines and costs, and his probation was continued. Pearo’s probation violation stems from Feb.…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has planned a busy month of interesting speakers. Oct. 9: Dr. Gerry Taylor, a retired NASA scientist, will discuss health matters relating to Apollo and Soyuz space flight crews. Oct. 16: Jim Jensen, president of CherrCo, the Ludington-based tart cherry cooperative, will provide an overview of the company Oct. 23: Lindsay Brieschke, director of…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: – Christine Ann Malburg, 53, of 8578 N. Business US-31, Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 29 of operating while impaired. She was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail; and $1,040 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the…
HART — Residents will have an opportunity to provide input Thursday afternoon regarding an $11.2 million expansion and renovation project planned at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, at 701 E. Main St. Officials at the nursing home, rehabilitation and dementia care center are planning to replace 16 beds and make major improvements to meet the growing demand for nursing…
GOLDEN TWP. — An annual small-town fall tradition continues with the Golden Fair Parade Friday at 1 p.m. The procession begins on Fox road east of the four-way stop in Mears. Lunch and a white elephant sale at the Mears United Methodist Church is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The “100 Year Golden Fair Exhibit” will be open…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Hesperia Village Councilman David Sean Pates, 32, a co-owner of the Hesperia House restaurant, turned himself in to authorities Tuesday afternoon for allegedly setting his own restaurant on fire last spring. Pates was recently arrested in North Carolina, and local law enforcement officials were waiting for a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Hesperia Village Councilman David Sean Pates, 32, a co-owner of the Hesperia House restaurant, turned himself in to authorities this afternoon for allegedly setting his own restaurant on fire last spring. Pates was recently arrested in North Carolina, and local law enforcement officials were waiting for an Oct. 1 hearing to see whether…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A new charter school is being proposed with the endorsement of all school districts in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. During a press conference Tuesday morning, the West Michigan Educational Leadership Group, along with local public school districts, West Shore Educational Service District and West Shore Community College, announced the creation of Gateway to…
The Hart Police Department Report is is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — The owner of a 2002 Dodge Caravan contacted police early Sunday morning, Sept. 28, after he heard a noise outside his house; looked out his window; and saw his vehicle being driven away, said Police…
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