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Mother of trooper killer to be sentenced today

June 17, 2014

LUDINGTON — Tammi Spofford, the mother of the man who killed Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, is scheduled to be sentenced in 51st Circuit Court this afternoon. On May 6, Spofford entered a plea of no contest to accessory after the fact. She is the mother of Eric John Knysz, the man who murdered Butterfield. Knysz was sentenced to…

School board asks firms to assess facilities

June 17, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The Hart Public Schools Board of Education moved one step closer to building renovations last night when it requested that Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. of Grand Rapids and Wolgast Corporation of Saginaw visit the district’s campus to perform facilities assessments. One of the two firms will ultimately be chosen by the board to serve as…

Spring Fest Art, Craft & Antique Fair this weekend

June 17, 2014

PENTWATER — Experience the beauty of spring and summer during the annual Spring Fest Art, Craft & Antique Fair on the Village Green this weekend. Over 100 vendors showcase their handmade crafts, a special skill or art, a skilled trade, or antiques. Awesome Distraction will provide live music Saturday. Festivities run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10…

EFF gearing up for another successful ‘Roy Price Memorial Food Drive’

June 16, 2014

ROTHBURY — Electric Forest’s “Roy Price Memorial Food Drive” collected and distributed 13,865 meals to local Oceana County communities last year, almost doubling the amount of donations collected in the festival’s first two years combined. Organizers are anticipating another successful food drive this year as the festival nears. Each year, Electric Forest’s annual Food Drive encourages patrons to donate non-perishable food…

Parmalee, Pranger win Foster open

June 16, 2014

SHELBY — Local duo, Corey Parmalee and Shawn Pranger, won the 2014 Joe Foster Open at Oceana Golf Club last weekend, competing against 88 two-man teams. Perfect conditions Saturday were followed by tougher weather Sunday due to the 20-plus mph winds. Parmalee and Pranger shot 66-70-136 to tie for first and ultimately win the championship in a playoff after one…

North State Street closes Saturday for major reconstruction project

June 13, 2014

HART — North State Street will be closed in the city between East Main Street and Hilltop Drive beginning this Saturday until early August as Hallack Contracting, Inc. tackles a major reconstruction project. Hart Township has also retained Hallack Contracting, which will concurrently reconstruct North State Street between Hilltop Drive and Oceana Drive, said Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. “The…

Beckman running for Miss Michigan

June 13, 2014

MUSKEGON — Shelby native Jodi Beckman is among 34 young women vying for the title of “Miss Michigan” this weekend at the Frauenthal Center for Performing Arts. Beckman, 22, is competing as Miss Shoreline. The Shelby High School graduate is a senior at Hope College, where she is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in communication. She plans to pursue…

2 vacuum salespeople charged with trespassing

June 12, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Two Grand Rapids residents have been charged with criminal trespassing in connection with recent complaints of aggressive vacuum salespeople in the area. Darnell Marquis Burton and Brenda Spicuzza have been arraigned on charges of criminal trespassing in 78th District Court, said Oceana County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erin Fisher. Burton and Spicuzza are allegedly…

Arraignments

June 12, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Mark Andrew Kelly, 30, of 224 Terra Circle, North Muskegon, was arrested May 31 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. A preliminary conference is set for…

District Court sentencings

June 12, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 78th District Court: – Tyler Joe Brown, 21, of 4503 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty of domestic violence. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. – Larry Allen Zwiebel, 58, of PO Box 2, Mears, was found guilty…

Welcome to the world, Rodrigo!

June 11, 2014

Welcome to the world! Rodrigo Gabriel Galicia, the son of Josefina Galicia and Gabriel Galicia-Mejia of Shelby was born June 10, 2014 at Mercy Health Hackley Birth Center in Muskegon. Your birth announcements and photographs are welcome. Please email them to editor@oceanacountypress.com.

26th Annual Sandy Corley this weekend

June 11, 2014

ROTHBURY — Bikers from all over West Michigan and beyond will gather at the Double JJ Resort this weekend for the 26th Annual Sandy Corley Memorial Run. The camping event offers an adult party atmosphere and includes concerts Friday and Saturday nights. Queensryche, Even Keel and Saliva perform Friday, and Quiet Riot, Pop Evil and Northbound take the stage Saturday…

Free classifieds are back!

June 11, 2014

Our classified ads are back by popular demand. And, they are free! Got a yard sale going on? Post it on our classifieds for free! Something for sale? Yep, it’s free. All non-commercial listings are free. We ask that commercial usage help us pay the bills, though. Click here to get to the classifieds or click on the menu item below…

Rob Splane appointed to Hart City Council

June 11, 2014

HART — Rob Splane was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Hart City Council Tuesday evening. Jim Cunningham was also in the running, according to Councilman Jason LaFever. “We only had four members at the start of the meeting and it was split 2-2. “A fifth council member (Jack Wittman) showed up, but Jim and Rob conferred at…

Shelby marching band’s EFF gigs have netted $20,000

June 10, 2014

ROTHBURY — The Shelby High School Marching Band will once again perform at the Electric Forest Festival this year, and its performances over the years have yielded a total of $20,000 for the school’s band program. Approximately 40 high school students and 10 alumni will march through the festival grounds Saturday, June 28, at approximately 4 p.m. (The time may…

‘SHREK: the Musical’ will have Oceana influence

June 10, 2014

MANISTEE — Taking on the lead role of the beloved ogre, 2010 Hart High School graduate David Moul, will join the Manistee Civic Players to present “SHREK: the Musical” at the historic Ramsdell Theatre, June 27-29, and July 3, 5 and 6. Four other Oceana County actors are in the musical: Jaime Pepple of New Era, Dragon; Hart Public Schools…

Hansen secures $2M in state budget to aid nursing mothers

June 10, 2014

LANSING—The legislative conference committee on the Michigan Department of Community Health budget on Tuesday approved a bill providing $2 million in state funds to ensure better access to quality equipment for nursing mothers. In response to the concerns of a number of his constituents, Sen. Goeff Hansen of Hart worked to ensure the funds so that Medicaid-eligible women have access to…

Water trail plan presentation June 24

June 10, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. (Mason County) — The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), Grand Valley State University (GVSU), and Williams and Works will be hosting a presentation of the Draft West Michigan Water Trail Plan in the Tuesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. WMEAC, GVSU and Williams and Works have been studying the area between Benton Harbor to Ludington for…