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Today marks the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Do you remember what you were doing that day when you heard the horrible news, and how did it impact you?
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Do you remember what you were doing that day when you heard the horrible news, and how did it impact you?
LANSING—State senators Goeff Hansen and Dave Hildenbrand have teamed up to help an organization aimed at ending childhood hunger. The lawmakers from West Michigan are helping Kids’ Food Basket reach their goal of collecting 50,400 decorated brown paper bags by Sept. 17. “Kids’ Food Basket is devoted to helping young people learn and live well through ending childhood hunger,” said Hansen,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Erika Romero, 34, of 1047 Pineway St., Ludington, was found guilty Aug. 4 of operating while impaired. She was sentenced Sept. 8 to $1,090 in fines and costs; 93 days discretionary jail; and Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE). Conviction reportable to the Secretary…
PENTWATER — Dubbed one of the most beautiful 5K courses in the nation, the COVE Benefit Beach Walk/Run is set for Saturday at Charles Mears State Park at 8:30 a.m. The course covers paved and beach surfaces. Proceeds from the annual event benefit COVE, Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters. Check-in and registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; the 5K/10K run starts at…
SILVER LAKE — Enjoy the bounties of the fall harvest during this beautiful time of year in Oceana County by attending the fun-filled Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival this weekend. Events, which are set for Friday and Saturday, include a Michigan-sanctioned Kansas City BBQ Cook-Off, craft show, classic vehicle and dune buggy show, barbecue eating contests, Festival Fun 5K Run/Walk,…
MANISTEE — 10 West Studios and Pure Flix Entertainment have announced a casting call for the movie “Believe.” The faith-based movie will be an ensemble piece in the vein of the movie “Crash.” The movie was written and is being produced by the same team that created “God’s Not Dead,” including director/producer Harold Cronk of Scottville. The casting calls are…
HART — The 17-year-old Hart man arrested Friday in connection with a stolen car was arraigned in 78th District Court this afternoon. Steven Rice, III, is facing two felony counts of home invasion and one felony count of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA), and a 15-year-old Hart boy was charged as a juvenile with one count of UDAA.…
Jim and Mary Ellen Mason, of 212 S. Apple St., Hart, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Mason is the former Mary Ellen Cain. The couple married Sept, 6,1964 in Swanton, Ohio. Their children are Russell (Charlotte) Mason of Hawaii; Natalie (Bob) Adams of Hart; and Andrew (Karen) Mason of Williamston, Mich. They have 10 grandchildren: Erica, Mason, Forrest,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Shortly after a car was reported stolen Friday afternoon, two suspects were apprehended in Shelby after they were spotted doing donuts with it, according to police. A 17-year-old Hart man was arrested and charged with two counts of home invasion and one count of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA), and a…
HART– Moms and grandmas and their “lil’ Pirates” are invited to have free breakfast Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 8 a.m. in the Spitler Elementary School Cafeteria. The menu includes muffins, sausage patties, fruit, juice and milk. Coffee will also be available for the moms and grandmas. Don’t worry dads, an upcoming dads’ breakfast day is also being planned.
LANSING — The Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan Presents the 5th Annual Hispanic Legislative Advocacy Day Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State Capitol grounds. Join Hispanics and Latinos from across the State of Michigan who will gather to present an organized voice. An authentic Mexican luncheon will be served. For more information, contact the Hispanic/Latino…
Do you own a business in Mason or Oceana counties and want to increase your marketing at an affordable price? Do you know that the largest spending group are those between the ages of 25 and 55? This is also the age group that predominantly relies on the Internet for its news and information. Sixty-seven percent of the readers of…
PENTWATER — Dr. Dave Roseman is the Pentwater Citizen of the Year, and in honor of his accomplishment a dinner is set for Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. Tickets are available at the Pentwater Village Hall and through the Pentwater Service Club. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Menu choices are…
HART — A burned car that was reported to police today may be the same car that was reported stolen from the Oceana County Fairgrounds parking lot during the final night of the fair, Aug. 23. Hart Police Department, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office and the Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to a complaint of a burned…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Tuesday by Judge Anthony A. Monton in 27th Circuit Court: – James Edward West, 30, of 2116 Lakeshore Dr., Muskegon, pled no contest Nov. 2, 2009 to accosting children for immoral purposes. He was sentenced Sept. 2 to one year in jail with credit for 180 days served; sentence…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in 78th District Court: – Clifford Allen Larson, 27, of 21 S. State St., Hesperia, was arrested Aug. 24 by the Hesperia Police Department for a misdemeanor of embezzlement – agent or trustee ($200-$1,000). A pretrial is set for Sept. 16 at 4:45 p.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. – …
HART — The Oceana GOP begins its “Mobile Campaign HQ” Friday morning, Sept. 12, in downtown Hart and then travels every Friday morning around the county visiting what Oceana County Chair Bob Carr called “the local coffee clutches in our city and villages” up until election day. “We have been doing this for a number of elections and find it…
ROTHBURY – It looks like the Electric Forest Festival is here to stay for the next decade … as long as it gets support from the Grant Township Board. The Double JJ Ranch and AEG Live, a national concert promotion company that acquired Electric Forest co-organizer Madison House Presents in January, agreed to a 10-year deal to keep the gigantic…
SILVER LAKE — The Mount Baldy Hill Climb is set for Sunday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m. in the ORV section at the Silver Lake State Park. Contact the Michigan Sports Buggy Association for more details at 734-422-3537 or go to facebook.Michigan-Sport-Buggy-Association. – Photo courtesy of the Michigan Sport Buggy Association
MUSKEGON — The Michigan Irish Music Festival is having a party to celebrate its 15th anniversary called Ar Scoona. The festival will open the pub tent at Heritage Landing on Thursday, September 11th, from 5pm – 11pm, for Muskegon Ar Scoona, which means “On Tap” in Gaelic. The Ar Scoona will feature live entertainment with Seamus Kennedy, Crossbow, Moxie, and Socks in the…
PENTWATER — Harbor Hospice has changed its annual “Art & Wine at the Harbor” benefit up a bit this year. It is now Grapes & Grains to allow for the addition of craft beer tasting. The event is Saturday, Sept. 6 from 2-5 p.m. at Snug Harbor Marina downtown. Tickets are $30 in advance, available at the Harbor Hospice office…
