By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Kay Lulich urged the village council Monday night to take action about the junk in her neighbor’s yard that is in non-compliance with an October 15, 1998 decision by the 27th Circuit Court. The ongoing issue is raising concerns for Lulich as she watches more and more junk pile up on John Heykoop’s…
WALKERVILLE — The Ninth Annual Great Lakes Gospel Sing is set for this weekend at the Walkerville Wesleyan Church, at 144 S. Hamon. Enjoy performances by Northern Edge, Pastor Bob Emcee, The Shannons, Ray Haner Jr., The Jubilees, The Foresters, John Haner, Dawn Ross, John & Kate, The Lori Jonathan Trio, Donovan Brown, The Faithful Sons, His Way II, 4onquartet,…
MEARS — The Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society will host a spaghetti supper with dessert Tuesday June 10, from 5-7 p.m.at the Mears Methodist Church, at 1900 N. 56th St. The Double 100 Celebration Fundraiser is set for Thursday, June 12, from 5-7p.m. at the Mears United Methodist Church. This summer, the society will celebrate 100 years of the Mears…
SHELBY — Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) and his teammates Luke Johnsen, Todd Fox, Eric Fox and Todd McCallum won the Goeff Hansen Golf Challenge Scramble at Oceana Golf Club Friday during perfect weather conditions. The Hansen team shot 15 under par 58 to win by four shots over the second-place team of Gary Bailey, Sr., Gary Bailey II, Skip Massucci…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Felony HART — The following were arraigned June 4 in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Joseph Ryan Lundberg, 26, of 1306 Walsh St., Midland, was arrested May 3 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, force or coercion. A preliminary conference was set for…
Welcome to the world! Isaias Sebastian Perez, the son of Cris Chapa and Bonifacio Perez of Hart, was born June 7, 2014 at Mercy Health Hackley Birth Center in Muskegon. Your birth announcements and photographs are welcome. Please email them to editor@oceanacountypress.com.
GREENWOOD TWP. — A 51-year-old Hesperia woman drowned over the weekend in the White River. Shelly Dyer was found by canoeists in the White River near South 198th Avenue Saturday morning. Deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were initially called to that area at 10:15 a.m. for a situation of found personal property on the bank of the river. Upon…
Editorial by Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The National Asparagus Festival is one of the most unique festivals in West Michigan, and it creates a happy, small-town feeling for all who attend. There are only two other festivals similar to it in the entire nation — the Stockton Asparagus Festival in California and the Empire Asparagus Festival in Northern Michigan. “Our…
ROTHBURY — This year is the first time in the Electric Forest Festival’s four-year history that tickets sold out prior to the event and organizers are expecting the biggest crowd ever. Tens of thousands of music lovers from all over the country will flock to EFF June 26-29 at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. Hailed as “(among) the world’s 10…
HART — Ventriloquist Richard Paul entertained children and families during the National Asparagus Festival Friday evening at the Hart Commons. Paul’s appearance is a new addition to the festival. Many more festival activities are slated for tomorrow. Go to www.nationalasparagusfestival.org for a complete schedule of activities.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The downtown is hopping this afternoon as the 41st Annual National Asparagus Festival kicks off. Beautiful sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s make for perfect weather for this year’s festival. Thousands of festival goers are expected to flock to Hart tomorrow for NAF’s biggest day. The arts and crafts fair on…
By Allison Scarbrough OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: -Harold Leroy Hobby II, 34, of 216 Lincoln St., Hart, was found guilty May 5 of breaking and entering with intent. He was sentenced to one year and one day in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison with credit for 66 days served in…
Several cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have recently been identified in the region. District Health Department #10 officials are working with local healthcare providers to assure early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Officials are strongly encouraging everyone to make sure they have received vaccine to prevent the illness. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria spread through sneezing and…
For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald. June is the time for dry fly fishing on our local rivers, like the Pere Marquette, the Little Manistee and the Sauble. The Gray Drake Mayfly Hatch is now in full swing. Every night since Memorial Weekend we have had excellent spinner falls of Gray Drakes. Timing is important when…
SHELBY — Rhonda Daugherty hit a hole in one at Oceana Golf Club Wednesday on 144-yard hole # 6 using a driver. Keaton Inglis made an eagle Wednesday at OGC on 504-yard hole #5 using a driver, three wood and 56-degree wedge.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Melvin Junior Kissling, 42, of 2362 W. Cleveland Rd., New Era, pleaded no contest to disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail. One count of assault and battery was dismissed. – Daniel Lee DeHoff, 24, of 11423 US-31,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Paul J. Rosse, the owner of Paul’s Towing in Hart, was arrested yesterday by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for allegedly “ghost towing.” “A ‘ghost tow’ is the term used to describe when a suspect would call in a situation to a company like AAA and request a tow, usually a long distance…
HART — The Oceana Archers Inc. are hosting their first-ever state competition this Saturday and Sunday at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The Outdoor MAA (Michigan Archery Association) 420 is set to begin at 8 a.m. each day and run until approximately 3 p.m., said Oceana Archers Vice President Travis Johnson, who is also VP of the Lake Michigan Archery Association.The…
HART — Hart Area Public Library will host a used book sale this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the National Asparagus Festival. Hard cover books are $1, and paperbacks are 50 cents.
PENTWATER — An antique and appraisal fair is set for this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Pentwater Village Green. Bring your antiques for appraisal and shop the booths for antiques. A community-wide garage sale is set for next Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shop throughout the village and surrounding Pentwater area.
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