Tigers celebrate homecoming

October 7, 2014
Tigers celebrate homecoming

SHELBY —  The Shelby Tigers are celebrating homecoming this week. The homecoming parade begins Friday at 5 p.m., with parade entrants lining up by the rail trail pavilion near the police station. The procession begins on Third Street, and then goes left onto Michigan Avenue through downtown before turning right onto Fourth Street. The parade then takes a left onto…

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MSU jazz band performs in Ludington Saturday.

October 7, 2014
MSU jazz band performs in Ludington Saturday.

LUDINGTON — West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans, along with special guest, world-renown jazz bassist, Christian McBride at the Ludington Center for the Arts Performance Hall, on Sat., Oct. 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in this spectacular ensemble from MSU. Improvisation, bebop, swing, blues, and…

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2 separate rollover crashes Monday night

October 7, 2014
2 separate rollover crashes Monday night

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…

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Oktoberfest this weekend

October 6, 2014
Oktoberfest this weekend

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…

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Republican candidates coming to Hart

October 6, 2014

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…

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Hart PD investigating break-in

October 6, 2014
Hart PD investigating break-in

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…

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Deputies investigating stolen car at M-20 carpool

October 6, 2014
Deputies investigating stolen car at M-20 carpool

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.…

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Welcome to the world, Coltyn.

October 5, 2014

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…

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State police investigating snowmobile trailer theft

October 3, 2014
State police investigating snowmobile trailer theft

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…

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Tom’s Last Dance Oct. 30

October 3, 2014
Tom’s Last Dance Oct. 30

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…

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Medical care facility planning $11.7 million expansion

October 3, 2014
Medical care facility planning $11.7 million expansion

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…

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Hospital volunteers honored.

October 3, 2014
Hospital volunteers honored.

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…

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Pentwater Lake Board to meet

October 2, 2014

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.

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Not a good fall for salmon fishing.

October 2, 2014
Not a good fall for salmon fishing.

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…

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Probation violation yields jail term

October 2, 2014
Probation violation yields jail term

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.…

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Service club announces October speakers

October 2, 2014

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…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 1, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

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…

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OCMCF looking to expand, seeking input

October 1, 2014

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…

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