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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…

Hart schools to ask voters for building improvement funds

June 10, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An aging high school and an overcrowding elementary school are two issues that need to be addressed in a bond proposal next May. Hart Public Schools officials want the community’s input, and community groups are being formed to gain feedback. “We need parents’, community members’ and staff input,” said Superintendent Mark Platt. “This…

Council selects new village treasurer

June 9, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — The village council voted Monday night 5-2 to offer the village treasurer position to Shelby resident Samantha Samuels and voted 4-3 to offer Samuels a starting wage of $11.50 per hour. Samuels replaces Roxanne Inglis who resigned from the position at the end of April. She was one of six employees who left…

Village exploring rental housing inspections

June 9, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — With a high amount of rental property in the village, the council is looking into the possibility of having rental inspections. The City of Hart recently appointed a housing board of review to oversee inspections of its rental property, which is approximately 25 percent. Village Manager Aaron Desentz estimated that Shelby’s rental property…

Resident urges council to enforce court’s ‘98 decision about neighbor’s junk

June 9, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Kay Lulich urged the village council Monday night to take action about the junk in her neighbor’s yard that is in non-compliance with an October 15, 1998 decision by the 27th Circuit Court. The ongoing issue is raising concerns for Lulich as she watches more and more junk pile up on John Heykoop’s…

Great Lakes Gospel Sing this weekend in Walkerville

June 9, 2014

WALKERVILLE — The Ninth Annual Great Lakes Gospel Sing is set for this weekend at the Walkerville Wesleyan Church, at 144 S. Hamon. Enjoy performances by Northern Edge, Pastor Bob Emcee, The Shannons, Ray Haner Jr., The Jubilees, The Foresters, John Haner, Dawn Ross, John & Kate, The Lori Jonathan Trio, Donovan Brown, The Faithful Sons, His Way II, 4onquartet,…

Historical society hosting 2 events this week

June 9, 2014

MEARS — The Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society will host a spaghetti supper with dessert Tuesday June 10, from 5-7 p.m.at the Mears Methodist Church, at 1900 N. 56th St. The Double 100 Celebration Fundraiser is set for Thursday, June 12, from 5-7p.m. at the Mears United Methodist Church. This summer, the society will celebrate 100 years of the Mears…

Hansen’s team wins Hansen golf challenge

June 9, 2014

SHELBY — Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) and his teammates Luke Johnsen, Todd Fox, Eric Fox and Todd McCallum won the Goeff Hansen Golf Challenge Scramble at Oceana Golf Club Friday during perfect weather conditions. The Hansen team shot 15 under par 58 to win by four shots over the second-place team of Gary Bailey, Sr., Gary Bailey II, Skip Massucci…

Arraignments

June 9, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Felony HART — The following were arraigned June 4 in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Joseph Ryan Lundberg, 26, of 1306 Walsh St., Midland, was arrested May 3 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, force or coercion. A preliminary conference was set for…

Welcome to the world, Isaias!

June 9, 2014

Welcome to the world! Isaias Sebastian Perez, the son of Cris Chapa and Bonifacio Perez of Hart, was born June 7, 2014 at Mercy Health Hackley Birth Center in Muskegon. Your birth announcements and photographs are welcome. Please email them to editor@oceanacountypress.com.

Hesperia woman found dead in White River

June 9, 2014

GREENWOOD TWP. — A 51-year-old Hesperia woman drowned over the weekend in the White River. Shelly Dyer was found by canoeists in the White River near South 198th Avenue Saturday morning. Deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were initially called to that area at 10:15 a.m. for a situation of found personal property on the bank of the river. Upon…

Asparagus fest is the best

June 7, 2014

Editorial by Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The National Asparagus Festival is one of the most unique festivals in West Michigan, and it creates a happy, small-town feeling for all who attend. There are only two other festivals similar to it in the entire nation — the Stockton Asparagus Festival in California and the Empire Asparagus Festival in Northern Michigan. “Our…

Largest crowd ever expected for EFF

June 6, 2014

ROTHBURY — This year is the first time in the Electric Forest Festival’s four-year history that tickets sold out prior to the event and organizers are expecting the biggest crowd ever. Tens of thousands of music lovers from all over the country will flock to EFF June 26-29 at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury. Hailed as “(among) the world’s 10…

Puppet performance

June 6, 2014

HART — Ventriloquist Richard Paul entertained children and families during the National Asparagus Festival Friday evening at the Hart Commons. Paul’s appearance is a new addition to the festival. Many more festival activities are slated for tomorrow. Go to www.nationalasparagusfestival.org for a complete schedule of activities.

Nearing completion

June 6, 2014

Asparagus festival kicks off

June 6, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The downtown is hopping this afternoon as the 41st Annual National Asparagus Festival kicks off. Beautiful sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s make for perfect weather for this year’s festival. Thousands of festival goers are expected to flock to Hart tomorrow for NAF’s biggest day. The arts and crafts fair on…

Hart man sent to prison; 2 sentenced on drug charges

June 5, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: -Harold Leroy Hobby II, 34, of 216 Lincoln St., Hart, was found guilty May 5 of breaking and entering with intent. He was sentenced to one year and one day in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison with credit for 66 days served in…