By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. JACKSON — Eric Knysz, the man who killed Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, has attempted to commit suicide, a Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman has confirmed. Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Judge Richard Cooper sentenced the 20-year-old Irons resident last week to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the Sept. 9, 2013…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A special recognition ceremony honoring those who were part of the emergency response to the Sept. 9, 2013 murder of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was held this afternoon at the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce/Mason County Airport complex. Connie Helton along with Chuck and Shannon Comstock were the first people…
Today’s weather report is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Monday, April 14, 2014. Windy with rain and snow showers throughout the day. Cold with temperatures nearly steady in the mid-30s. Winds, NNW at 25 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation, 60%. Humidity, 72%. Sunset: 8:28 p.m. Tonight, scattered snow showers during…
By Allison Scarbrough and Rob Alway. WEARE TWP. — Bert Vandenhuevel was hanging out with his sons in the mancave Saturday night when they heard what sounded like a freight train come by. Moments later, wind wreaked havoc at the Washington Road residents in Weare Township. “I swear it was a tornado,” he said. A section of a large tree…
A storm that went across the entire county Saturday night caused power outages throughout the county. Readers from Crystal Valley, southern Oceana, Pentwater, Hart and Mears reported power outages. The National Weather Service issued a severe storm warning around 5 p.m. A second line of storms was heading through the area around midnight. Strong winds caused damage just across the…
Today’s weather report is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Saturday, April 12, 2014. A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Muskegon, southeastern Oceana and Newaygo counties until 5:30 p.m. At 4:58 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near clear lake and moving east at 45 mph. There is a…
Sunday, April 13 – Kids of all ages are invited to a Palm Sunday Easter Egg Hunt at the Oceana Center Grange, at 55 W. Scout Rd., Hart, at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19 – Easter on the Green will take place at noon on the Pentwater Village Green. Bring the children to meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy an egg hunt, bonnet contest and fun activities. – Have a hopping…
Today’s weather report is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Friday, April 11, 2014. Sun and clouds mixed today with a high of 59 degrees F. Winds, south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain, 20%. Humidity, 46%. Sunset: 8:24 p.m. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 38 F.…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HART — Several dozen community leaders gathered at the Hart Middle School library this morning to discuss how to integrate broadband Internet into underserved local rural areas. The meeting was facilitated by State Sen. Geoff Hansen (R-Hart) who represents Mason, Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon counties. Hansen said the meeting came out of a discussion he…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Mario Arangure-Diaz, 57, of 9336 S. Oceana Dr., Montague, was found guilty Jan. 31 of aggravated assault. He was sentenced April 7 to one year in jail with credit for 92 days served; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion; one year probation; $125 in fines…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: – Timothy Allen Adams, 28, of 7044 N. 92nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty April 7 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and sentenced to nine days in jail; $1,015 in fines and costs; six months probation; outpatient treatment; one year discretionary jail; driver’s license…
Today’s weather report is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Thursday, April 10, 2014. Showers this morning becoming less numerous during the afternoon. High of 53 degrees F. Winds, west-southwest at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain, 60%. Sunset: 8:23 p.m. Tonight, expect a few passing clouds with a low…
DETROIT — On Monday, April 21, at 7:08 p.m., the 2013 American League Central Champion Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox, as the Tigers partner with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to host the Third Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night, at Comerica Park. This special night is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of law…
HART — A meeting addressing area Internet access will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Hart Middle School. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss improving Internet access and adoption of broadband Internet in west Michigan. Local government officials, Internet service providers, health and public safety officials, representatives of area chambers of commerce, school districts and local libraries…
Today’s weather report is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Mostly sunny today with a high of 52 degrees F. Winds, southwest at 10 to 20 mph. Sunset: 8:22 p.m. Tonight, expect a few clouds with a low of 42 F. Winds, south-southwest at 10 to 20…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the first performer for its third annual Rhythm & Dunes community concert series. The first concert, scheduled for July 26, will feature a tribute to Journey from the DSB Band. DSB has been highly revered by fans as the “next best thing” to Journey. The band captures the lush, signature sound of renowned…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – A 70-year-old Hart man severely burned in a brush fire yesterday has died, police said. Roger D. Kludy, 70, died at the hospital, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. Kludy was apparently burning brush on Adams Road yesterday afternoon when he suffered severe burns. The Hart post of the Michigan…
The Oceana Antique Tractors Club plans to meet Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Lathers Transportation Museum in Mears for its regular monthly meeting. For more information, contact Carl Wiegand at 231-873-2675.
During its March 2014 meeting, the District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) Board of Health approved the following recommendation from Medical Director, Dr. Robert Graham, related to vaccination for whooping cough (pertussis). “Whooping cough (pertussis) continues to spread through our communities,” said Dr. Graham. “Pregnant women, family members and care givers of newborns are urged to get vaccinated against whooping cough.…
HART — Spitler Elementary’s Project FOCUS (after school program) will be going to John Gurney Park in Hart to help clean for Global Youth Service Day on Saturday April 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Community members are encouraged to come on out to help. If you need any additional information please contact the Project FOCUS coordinator Jason Stariha. Project…
Lansing — Since 2000, the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund (MYLSF) has awarded more than $350,000 in scholarships and educational awards to outstanding youth who have exhibited at the premier livestock events in the state of Michigan. To be eligible for either the MYLSF general scholarship or the statewide scholarship, the applicant must be a resident of Michigan and a…
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