Bluegrass, rock, folk and beyond at the 2024 Electric Forest

June 19, 2024

By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — With approximately 70 percent of the acts at the 2024 Electric Forest being of the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) variety, you are going to be hearing a lot of it as you walk from stage to stage. And that’s alright, because every one of those stages is going to be packed with fans…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted June 19, 2024

June 19, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Alejandro Joseph Salazar, 39, of 3511 N. Ridge Rd., Mears, pleaded guilty June 7 to disturbing the peace and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs. One count of disorderly person — drunk was dismissed. James Robert Carmean, 31, of 179 W. Columbia, Muskegon Heights, pleaded…

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Electric Forest is back

June 19, 2024

By Ross Field, Contributing Writer ROTHBURY — By Thursday afternoon the vast pastures of the Double JJ Resort will have become the largest campsite in the State of Michigan, and the hardwoods and pines that cover much of the ranch will be transformed by seven huge stages, art installations, and lights as the 12th annual Electric Forest festival begins its…

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Portions of Madison Road, 192nd Avenue closed

June 19, 2024

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Madison Road from 176th Avenue to 192nd Avenue and 192nd Avenue from Madison Road to Monroe Road are closed until Thursday, June 20, at 4 p.m. for maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour is set up, and local residents can access their homes. _______________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news…

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Employment: Special Education Teacher – Hart Middle School

June 19, 2024

Employment: Special Education Teacher – Hart Middle School This is a paid posting. Posted until June 25, 2024. 

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Employment: Elementary Teacher – Hart Public Schools

June 19, 2024

Employment: Elementary Teacher – Hart Public Schools This is a paid posting. Posted until June 25, 2024. 

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Expect heavy Electric Forest traffic on US 31

June 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — As Electric Forest Festival attendees make their way to the Double JJ Resort this week, the Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be careful. “Try to avoid the area if at all possible,” said Michigan State Police Spl./Lt. Michelle Robinson, who is the Sixth District public information officer. However, if you can’t…

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Employment: Occupational Therapist-Temporary

June 18, 2024

Employment: Occupational Therapist-Temporary West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Temporary Occupational Therapist for some of the 2024-25 school year.  Applicants should possess an Occupational Therapy degree from an approved college or university.  For a complete list of qualifications and responsibilities, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore…

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Former teacher and coach accused of accosting child to appear in court next month 

June 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITE CLOUD — The case against a former Shelby High School teacher and coach facing felony charges of accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime following a sting operation was bound over to Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court. Jairo Humberto Coronado, 40, is scheduled to appear at a…

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Know your rights if you’re arrested at EF

June 17, 2024

By Julie Springstead, attorney and contributing writer ROTHBURY – The nationally-renowned Electric Forest Festival kicks off Thursday, June 20, as festival goers flock to the venue this week for the massive event that continues through Sunday, June 23. The gigantic celebration of music, art and individuality attracts tens of thousands of people who travel across the nation and beyond for…

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HPD news, posted June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, June 6,, 2024: 5:13 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 7:01 p.m., motorist assist, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 8:55 p.m., domestic assault, 600 block of Woodlawn Court, City of Hart. Friday, June 7, 2024: 11:47 a.m., wellbeing check, 400 block of Griswold…

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Police news, posted June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Midnight, a 33-year-old Montague man was arrested on an outstanding warrant along with charges of second-offense driving while license suspended and obstruction of justice, Rothbury Tavern parking lot,…

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Former school secretary sentenced for embezzling from youth basketball fundraiser

June 14, 2024

HART — A 47-year-old Walkerville woman was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 10, for a felony conviction of embezzlement. Elizabeth Jean Oomen, of 140 W. Michigan, pleaded guilty to the charge April 8, according to court records. Oomen was a secretary at Walkerville Public Schools, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. “She embezzled just over…

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Man ordered to pay $44,000 in restitution for embezzling from farm

June 14, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 41-year-old New Era man who ran the migrant farm worker program at Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo in New Era was ordered to pay $44,000 in restitution Monday, June 10, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court as part of his sentence for an embezzlement conviction. Celso Sanchez, of 5210 S. Water Rd.,…

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Man sentenced for punching, head butting jail cell window

June 14, 2024

HART — A 42-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 10, for a felony conviction of malicious destruction of property. Michael Lee Bon, of 495 Glen Oaks Dr., punched and head butted a jail cell window, damaging it, said Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon. “He was lodged in the jail on a Friend…

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Confusion at construction zone leads to SUV vs. tractor crash

June 14, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Confusion at a construction zone at the intersection of Oceana Drive and M 20 led to a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, June 12, according to an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. A 2022 Kenworth tractor driven by a 35-year-old Reed City man collided with a 2017 Ford Escape driven by a 34-year-old Shelby woman shortly…

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Man sentenced to 5-10 years in prison in love triangle assault case

June 13, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to five to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 10, for a conviction of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder. Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, April 22.…

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Teen sentenced to year in jail for accosting child

June 13, 2024

HART — A 19-year-old Mears man was sentenced to one year in jail Monday, June 10, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Earl Phillip Alms, Jr., of 308 S. 56th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, April 22. Charges of child sexually abusive activity and using computers to commit…

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Southbound US 31 ramps at Shelby Road closed through July 1

June 13, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The off- and on-ramps at the southbound US 31/Shelby Road interchange — exit 144 — are closed through July 1 for permit work, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. _________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.  The easiest…

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Obituary: Milton ‘Bubba’ DeCheney, 50, of Hesperia

June 13, 2024

Milton “Bubba” John DeCheney Jr., 50, of Hesperia, passed away June 8, 2024. Bubba was born June 4, 1974, to Janet Jones and Milton DeCheney Sr. in Hart, Michigan. Bubba loved NASCAR and never missed watching the race. He was a huge fan of Jeff Gordon (#24). He also loved watching professional wrestling and the Detroit Tigers. Bubba is survived…

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Artists sought to build unique sculptures in Hart

June 12, 2024

HART — The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team seeks artists for two unique sculpture projects and a fall art walk. HEART is looking for “a talented artist or team of artists to design and construct a larger-than-life-sized sculpture of a troll fishing on the bank of Hart Lake,” states a press release. “The sculpture will be a permanent outdoor installation,…

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