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Welcome to the world! Jimena, Jordan.

May 27, 2014

Welcome to the world! Jimena Aureli Lopez, the daughter of Arely and Jose Lopez of Walkerville, was born May 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Jordan Dean McCann, the son of Courtney LaBar and Brandon McCann of Hart, was born May 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email…

Man stabbed during argument over cell phone

May 27, 2014

The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Hackley-Lakeshore Emergency Room in Shelby Sunday at 10:55 p.m. to investigate a stabbing victim who was being treated. A 41-year-old Hesperia man suffered a 1-inch long wound to his neck just below his ear where a 3-4 inch long knife had stabbed him. The man told police he had gotten into…

Pothole to blame for motorcycle crash

May 27, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART TWP – Two motorcyclists were injured following a crash on Oceana Drive Sunday afternoon. Loretta Jean Wilson, 44, of Comstock Park was traveling south on Oceana Drive at 2:58 p.m. near State Street when she hit a pothole and lost control of her 2006 Harley Davidson. Wilson’s motorcycle fell onto its side and slid…

Pentwater Historical Society to host grand opening of new museum

May 27, 2014

The new Pentwater Historical Society Museum, located at 85 Rutledge St., is having a grand opening this Saturday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony is slated for at approximately 11:30 a.m. with Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) and Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) attending. After a museum tour, there will be free hot dogs, chips, popcorn…

Pentwater police advisory meeting is May 30

May 25, 2014

PENTWATER — The Village Police Advisory Committee will hold its spring meeting on Friday, May 30 at 1 p.m. in the village hall. The VPAC is a group of citizens concerned with public safety and interested in working with the police department to improve police services for the Village of Pentwater. Originally formed in the spring of 2010, the group…

Big Lake fishing picking up

May 23, 2014

For the Love of Fishing. A blog by Sean McDonald is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Fishing on the Big Lake is picking up! We are seeing our first spring kings show up on the traditional time- the weekend after Mother’s Day. The water is still very cold for this…

Oceana court sentencings

May 22, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday: 27th Circuit Court – Mark Anthony Swenor, 51, of 104 Washington, Suite A, Hart, was found guilty April 7 of child sexually abusive material. He was sentenced to six months in jail with credit for six days served; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion; $198 in…

Lorenz is Hansen’s guest for senate Memorial Day service

May 22, 2014

LANSING— Sen. Goeff Hansen stands in the Michigan Senate chamber Thursday with World War II U.S. Marine veteran Bob Lorenz of Hart. Lorenz was Hansen’s guest for the Michigan Senate’s 20th Annual Memorial Day Service. “I was honored to have Bob Lorenz as my special guest for today’s ceremony in Lansing,” said Hansen, R-Hart. “Bob is my father’s cousin, so he is…

Former Hesperia wrestling coach under criminal investigation

May 22, 2014

HESPERIA – Former wrestling coach and current gym teacher and cross-country coach, Doug Baird, is on paid administrative leave and under criminal investigation for a “classroom incident,” according to MLive.com. Baird, who was ousted as wrestling coach last year, was under investigation by the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation has been turned over to the Newaygo County Prosecutor’s Office. An…

High school graduations begin Friday

May 22, 2014

By Kate Krieger. OCP Correspondent. As another school year draws to a close, Oceana County and the surrounding area will be saying goodbye to many of their graduating seniors. The 2013-14 graduating classes will be walking across the stages of many area gym stages, collecting diplomas and preparing for the next chapter in their lives. See schedule below. Hart High…

Aging council kicks off campaign for kitchen expansion

May 22, 2014

HART – The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is kicking off a capital campaign to expand and renovate its kitchen. OCCOA serves 70 meals a day for senior citizens and provides education, seminars, activities, health clinics, fitness classes and socialization activities. “We are not able to accommodate Oceana’s increasing older population,” states an OCCOA press release. “We need more…

Hart man injured after truck rolls over in Mason County

May 21, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. EDEN TWP. (Mason County) — Edward Graber, 76, Hart was taken to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital today after the semi-truck he was driving rolled over on a southern Mason County road about 1:20 p.m. Graber was driving west on Hawley Road when the truck he was driving rolled onto its side in the curves about a…

Track and Field days

May 21, 2014

Decades-long property dispute comes to a close

May 20, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. CLAYBANKS TWP – A right-of-way dispute that has been brewing since the 1950s has finally reached a peaceful settlement. A 66-foot right-of-way to Lake Michigan along Whiskey Creek on Park Road has been the subject of lawsuits over the last several years. “The public has been using it to go to the beach and had…

Jaws of Life, Aeromed called to accident scene

May 20, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP – A seatbelt saved the life of a victim of a serious car crash yesterday, said Michigan State Police Trooper Aaron Tubergen of the Hart post this morning. Jaws of Life was called to extract the driver – a man in his 20s – who was trapped inside the vehicle, the trooper said.…

Showers and possible thunderstorm today

May 20, 2014

Today’s weather report is brought to you by Frontier Communications. High speed Internet starting at $19.99 a month. www.frontier.com; 1-888-770-6869. Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Sunrise: 6:15 a.m. Showers likely along with a possible rumble of thunder in the morning, then cloudy skies late. High 68F. Winds S at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tonight. Sunset: 9:09 p.m. Widely scattered showers…

Community foundation awards over $23,000 in grants

May 19, 2014

HART — The Community Foundation for Oceana County recently awarded $23,699 in grants to area organizations. Support for these grants came from the Child Abuse & Neglect Fund, College Positive Communities YAC Challenge Grant, Bessie E. & Allen Gray Health Fund, William R. Lathers Golden Township Fund, Little Point Sable – Arts for Oceana County Fund and the Foundation’s Unrestricted…

Shelby school employee saves student’s life, earns state award

May 19, 2014

SHELBY — Odey Ramirez, a Shelby Public Schools family advocate employee, recently received state commendation for her swift actions that saved a student’s life. Ramirez was called into a classroom at Thomas Read Elementary School, March 5, to assist a student. As she entered the classroom, she noticed a different child had just begun to choke on an apple and that the teacher needed assistance. Ramirez immediately began the Heimlich maneuver on the choking child. Eventually, the apple piece was dislodged from the student’s throat. “Throughout the event, Odey remained professional, calm, and composed,” said Shelby Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bauer. “She was extremely quick to respond and did everything in her power to assist the struggling child. Thankfully, she was available and her actions saved a child’s life.” Ramirez was recognized, April 15, for her role in helping that child by State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo). She was presented a tribute for her actions signed by Bumstead, Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart), and Governor Rick Snyder, offering thanks and gratitude for…