HART — A new chief assistant prosecutor who has over 25 years experience working as a prosecutor was hired earlier this month by the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office. Jeffrey Kabot was set to begin duties as early as this week, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon said, at a starting salary of $65,000. The experienced prosecutor has worked in several Michigan…
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that applications are being accepted for appointment to the Equine Trails Subcommittee. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 25, 2014, and final appointment will be made by DNR Director Keith Creagh. The Equine Trails Subcommittee was created in 2010 as a subcommittee to advise the Michigan Trails Advisory Council on the development and use…
The Lakeshore Coordinating Council, along with Network 180, Drug Free Communities Coalitions and Great Start Collaborative are collaborating with local restaurants across west Michigan to celebrate National Family Month and promote family dinners in September. According to a press release from Lakeshore Coordinating Council, National Family Month recognizes and celebrates the positive impact parents have in preventing their children from…
PENTWATER — Enjoy a pancake breakfast this Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Pentwater VFW Hall. The cost is $7 for adults; $3 for children ages 5-12; and kids under 5 are free. Proceeds go to Marines Helping Marines.
HART — Take a trip back in time during the 22nd Annual Honoring our Elders Traditional Pow-Wow at the Oceana County Fairgrounds and the Heritage Days Festival at the Hart Historic District this weekend. On Labor Day, participate in the Hart Healthy 5K and Bridge Walk. The Honoring our Elders Traditional Pow-Wow is set for Saturday and Sunday from 10…
MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival, sponsored by Mercy Health, returns to Heritage Landing in downtown Muskegon September 12 -14, with a weekend of live Irish entertainment, activities, and culture. The festival features Irish & Celtic music on four covered stages. In addition to continuous live music, the Celtic Kitchen and the Pub serve up authentic Irish food and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — When Police Chief Dan Leimback saw two people going door-to-door in the city recently, he assumed they were salespeople. “I said, ‘If you’re going door-to-door, you need to get a permit from city hall,'”Leimback said. The two people were actually not selling anything, they were political canvassers for democrat Cathy Forbes’ campaign for…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Joshua Abdul Castillo, 19, of 2936 S. 186th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested Aug. 11 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a misdemeanor of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. A pretrial is set for Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — A lot of firsts are taking place during this week’s National Ensign Championship Regatta. It is the first time in the event’s 53-year history that Pentwater has hosted the national event, and it is the first time that a crew comprised of four teenage girls is competing. The crew of the sailboat Eugenia…
HART — A criminal allegation in the Oceana County Treasurer’s Office is being investigated by the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office. Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon confirmed that an allegation in the treasurer’s office was made but did not specify the nature of the allegation. Bizon said he disqualified himself as prosecutor due to a conflict of interest. “It would be…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — One of the longest-running county fairs in Michigan kicked off today and runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds, located at the corner of Polk Road and State Street. After periods of heavy rain off and on throughout the day, the skies cleared shortly before 5 p.m. when the midway opened. Many of the…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Mason County is about to be part of a very unique experience. Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 27 to Sunday, Aug. 31, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as the Wall, will encompass City Park. The Vietnam Traveling Wall Project is being organized by Mason County Allied Veterans Council with the help of…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A homeless couple was arrested Saturday in connection with a recent spree of gas drive-offs in the area. Jose Graciano, 36, and Lindsey Clark, 26, of Muskegon were arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies after allegedly attempting to steal gas from Wilson’s Market, located at the corner of Polk Road and 56th…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A bobcat that was struck by a car and injured yesterday on Polk Road near the US-31 overpass dashed away from authorities who were trying to help it. The approximate 30-pound feline that lied on the pavement for several minutes may have survived its injuries, authorities said. “We attempted to give it…
The Fall Parade of Pirates is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Hart High School gym. Team pictures will be taken 6:30 p.m. Fall athletes will be introduced, and school officials will explain some areas of the Hart High School athletic code of conduct. Parents will have the opportunity to ask Athletic Director Mike Rawert questions and attend pre-season…
Bob Carr, chair of the Oceana County Republican Party, announced this week that he will not seek another term. Carr emailed a letter to OCP, and a portion of it states: “I am writing this letter to let republicans know that I will not be running for another term as their chair at our next convention which will be late…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – A Mears man accused of fatally dragging a golden retriever behind a truck back in 2011 was arrested over the weekend. Luke Morgan, 34, has been sought by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for over three years since the dog dragging death occurred on Taylor Road in Golden Township. He was the alleged driver.…
MEARS — Join the Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society for its 100-Year Celebration of the Mears Newz during the Pleasant Afternoon Celebration and Red Tie Sale Sunday from 1-4 p.m. in the Oceana Historical Park, at 5809 Fox Rd. The 100 Vehicle Parade starts at 1p.m. The Mears Newz, known as the world’s smallest newspaper, was written by eccentric…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Yacht Club is having its 18th Annual Wooden Boat Show on Pentwater Lake Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m. A buffet lunch is set for noon to 2 p.m. Boat exhibitor registration forms are available at pentwateryachtclub.registration. Dozens of beautiful wooden boats — both vintage and new — and powerboats, including Chris Craft, Century and Lyman, will…
PENTWATER — Sailors from across the country are competing in the National Ensign Championship Regatta this week. Ensign Fleet 70 of Pentwater, in conjunction with the Pentwater Yacht Club, were selected as the regatta hosts. A total of 44 sailboats are registered to participate in the races on Lake Michigan, which began today. After four days of racing, the regatta…
PENTWATER – “Every little bit helps,” Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eva Gregwer said a week ago in describing how funds were still being raised to pay for this year’s Fourth of July and Homecoming fireworks. And the Pentwater Service Club helped answer the call, fielding a squad of volunteers to “pass the hat” during Saturday’s Homecoming Parade. Almost…
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