HART — ‘Lil’ Pirate’ families are invited to the Spitler Elementary Open House Monday, Aug. 25, at 6 p.m. There will be informational meetings with teachers in the classrooms and a meeting with Principal Amy Taranko in the gym. PTO will have red Lil’ Pirate t-shirt samples for families to view. The shirts were designed by student Rey Zuniga, who…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Tyler Joel Griffin, 22, of 907 S. Madison St., Ludington, pled no contest Aug. 4 to larceny $200-$1,000. He was sentenced to nine months in jail to run concurrent with Mason County sentence; one year discretionary jail; and a $75 fine. One felony…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MEARS — A new historical marker was unveiled Wednesday morning at the beloved Little Point Sable Lighthouse near Silver Lake. Several community members and lighthouse lovers attended the ceremony, which included speeches by Peter Manting, executive director of Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA); Michigan Historical Commissioner Tom Truscott; and Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart). The…
VanSickle loses commissioner seat to challenger By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Voter turnout was high for Tuesday’s primary election with over 21 percent of registered voters in Oceana County casting ballots at 18 precincts. Of 19,167 registered voters in Oceana County, 4,029 came to the polls. Long-time county commissioner Larry VanSickle lost his seat on the board to…
The Mason-Oceana 911 millage request passed in both Mason and Oceana counties. The .14 mill request passed 4,146-1,108 in Mason County and 2,656-1,187 in Oceana County. “I’m very pleased”, said Mason-Oceana 911 Director Ray Hasil. “This has been a difficult journey for the employees and 911 Board that started almost one year ago”. The new millage request will help fund…
Melissa Sue Fralic, aged 33 of Hart, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 2, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Melissa was born on March 10, 1981 in Manistee, the daughter of Melvin and Linda (Wresinski) Kruse, and graduated from Manistee High School with the class of 1999. She attended Central Michigan University, earning…
SHELBY — The inaugural Shelby Summer Street Fest is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The highlight event is a car show on Michigan Avenue downtown. Participants will vie for a “Best in Show” award and a “People’s Choice” award. Local rock-n-roll group Redeye will perform from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The Cedar Creek Cloggers will…
HART — Sweetwater Gospel Singers, a Southern gospel group from Whitehall, will perform at Hart Commons overlooking Hart Lake this Saturday at 7 p.m. The concert benefits the Oceana Jail Ministry, which is a ministry of West Golden Wesleyan Church.
PENTWATER — Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. is hosting the Shake, Wag ‘n Roll Benefit Stroll this Saturday at the Village Green and Gazebo. Proceeds benefit LASSI, which provides veterinary care for stray, abandoned, neglected, abused and injured Oceana County pets. Participants in contests and the stroll must register and donate to the cause of helping companion animals. Pet owners…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MEARS — A new historical marker will be unveiled at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse near Silver Lake Wednesday at 10 a.m. The plaque is already in place at the site but remains covered until the unveiling, said Peter Manting, executive director of Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association (SPLKA). The plaque contains historical information about…
Our View. By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. It is not the standard practice of this news organization to endorse candidates or ballot issues. However, we are making an exception in the case of the millage request from Mason-Oceana 911 and are asking you to vote yes Tuesday. How much are you willing to pay annually to help ensure that there is…
SHELBY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report Thursday of a stolen cast iron kettle, which is four feet in diameter and weighs close to 500 pounds. The kettle was stolen from a lawn of a residence in the 6400 block of West Shelby Road and is believed to have been taken overnight. The kettle is valued at…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) is challenged in Tuesday’s primary election by Republican Nick Sundquist of Muskegon to represent Michigan Senate’s 34th District, which includes Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana counties. Here is some information about the candidates: Goeff Hansen Basic Info – Age 56, married with two grown sons and four grandchildren. – Owns Hansen Distributing;…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — What began as a small, road-side fruit stand measuring less than 200 square feet has flourished into a 2,000-square-foot produce market that thrives on farm-fresh food, friendly and knowledgeable service and a fun atmosphere. Rennhack Orchards Market, located on Polk Road across from Hansen Foods, is a great place for locals and tourists…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: -Rodney Jay Smith, 45, of 4181 S. 198th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty June 9 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense. He was sentenced July 21 to 11 months in jail with credit for 59 days served; sentence to be…
HART — The Hart Boy Scout Troop #1155 and the local Cub Scout Troop are slated to camp at the Hart Historic District next weekend, beginning Aug. 8, to paint and repair the candy cane decorations used in Hart during the holidays. The Candy Cane Maintenance Project is the boy scout troop’s community service project. They are working with the…
HART — Dan Morat’s Corner Bakery, at 69 S. State St., will be a stop next Friday, Aug. 8, from 7-10 a.m. during Smile FM’s state-wide Hometown Tour. Radio personalities Jenn Czelada and Brian Dumont of Morning Espresso have picked Hart as one of their stops for their Hometown Tour. Residents are encouraged to come to Morat’s bakery to meet them and…
LUDINGTON — The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Raymond Allen Anthony, 37. Allen is wanted on two felony burglary warrants out of Mason County. One of the warrants carries six counts of breaking and entering. The warrants stem from B&E cases at Marek’s Auto Parts, Alway’s Antiques and Alway’s Service Center, all in…
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