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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

July 23, 2014

Welcome to the world! Olivia Rose Rocha, the daughter of Samantha Faz and Antonio Rocha Jr. of Hart, was born July 16, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Alisson Lynn Smith, the daughter of Issa Saavedra and Bradley Smith Jr. of Hart, was born June 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome…

New event embraces the outdoors

July 22, 2014

HART — The inaugural All Seasons Outdoor Show set for next weekend, Aug. 2 and 3, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds celebrates the many outdoor activities that this area offers — hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, dune riding, camping and swimming. The outdoor show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The…

Ferry comes alive during Ghost Town Day

July 21, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive this Saturday during its annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they must sign up at 9 a.m. The Ferry…

Take it to Hart Car Show Saturday

July 21, 2014

HART — Take a trip back in time viewing beautiful classic cars during the 12th Annual Take it to Hart Car Show this Saturday in downtown Hart. The event also features an art and crafts fair, kids’ activities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy delicious food. Registration for car show participants is $10 and takes place from 8-10 a.m. Car…

Pentwater man injured after crash; driver arrested

July 21, 2014

PENTWATER — A 23-year-old Pentwater man received minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash in the Village of Pentwater Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Victory Lane and Sixth Street. According to the Pentwater Police Dept., a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Whitehall man was traveling south on Victory Lane at a high rate of speed and failed to…

Fun times ahead at Shelby Summer Street Festival

July 20, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — The inaugural Shelby Summer Street Festival, set for Saturday Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will offer fun activities for all ages. The new event will offer a classic car show, a 5K run/walk, live rock and roll music, a farm and craft fair, children’s games and activities and food vendors.…

Oceana Summer Youth Theatre to present ‘Into the Woods’

July 18, 2014

HART — Oceana Summer Youth Theatre will present a fantastic fairy tale medley of “Into the Woods” the weekend of Aug. 8-10 at Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The play by Stephen Sondheim has won three Tony awards, and is currently being made into a film version starring Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, and Anna Kendrick set to come out in theaters…

Arraignments

July 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Tyler Joel Griffin, 23, of 907 S. Madison St., Ludington, was arrested April 26 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of second-degree home invasion. A preliminary conference is set for July 21 at 3…

District Court sentencings

July 17, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jacob Thomas Kruisenga, 18, of 216 Lincoln St., Hart, was found guilty July 14 of assault or assault and battery. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail and a $75 fine. – Dustin James Videtich, 26, of 8547 Robinhood Dr., Montague, was…

Circuit Court sentencings

July 17, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday in 27th Circuit Court: – Jason Carl Godbold, 50, of 20400 Helen St., Detroit, was found guilty June 2 of identity theft. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 81 days served; $40,400 in restitution; and $198 in fines and costs. Godbold is also…

Mears Art and Craft Fair Saturday

July 16, 2014

MEARS — Check out all of the beautiful arts and crafts this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the annual Mears Art and Craft Fair in Johnson Square. The event, in its approximate 25th year, will offer a separate section for 10-15 direct sales vendors, Golden Township officials said. Of the 83 spots available for arts and crafts,…

Cats and Jammers to perform Friday

July 15, 2014

HART — As part of the “Fridays in Hart” concert series, Cats and Jammers is set to perform this Friday at 7 p.m. at the Hart Historic District, at 100 Union St. Concerts are every Friday at 7 p.m. in July and August. Donations are taken. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and pop and popcorn will be available…

Take it to Hart Car Show pre-registration deadline

July 15, 2014

HART — The pre-registration deadline for the Take it to Hart Car Show is this Saturday, July 19. For those who pre-register, the cost is $8. Registration the day of the event, which is next Saturday July 26, is $10 and takes place from 8-10 a.m. Contact Gary Deuling at Hart NAPA Auto Parts Store, 65 S. State St., 873-5687,…

Blooming Arts Garden Walk & Art Auction

July 15, 2014

PENTWATER — Tour gorgeous gardens and watch artists in action during the Fourth Annual Blooming Arts Garden Walk & Art Auction Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Garden Club of Pentwater and the Pentwater Arts Council once again join forces to feature many lovely gardens in the Pentwater area, along with artist demonstrations in the gardens and on…

Celebrate ‘100 Years of the Golden Fair’

July 15, 2014

MEARS — Celebrate the “100 years of the Golden Fair” with the Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the grand opening of the exhibit at the Old Town Hall on the corner of Fox Road and Morrison Street. The exhibit will be open to the public every Saturday and Sunday…

Pentwater welcomes new officers

July 15, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — Police Chief Laude Hartrum introduced three new officers and a summer cadet during Monday night’s village council meeting. The new officers join a staff that totals three full-time and five part-time employees. – Michael Dunneback is new full-time officer who was hired in October. A graduate of the Grand Valley State University Police…

Music on the Commons

July 14, 2014

HART — Singer and songwriter Ashley Youngstrom will perform Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. as part of the Music on the Commons concert series. The series offers free concerts on Tuesday nights in July and August at the Hart Commons, at the corner of State and Main streets overlooking beautiful Hart Lake. Youngstrom will take her audience from bittersweet to upbeat…

Pentwater Sportfishing Mini Tournament

July 14, 2014

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association is hosting a Mini Tournament this Saturday, July 19, beginning at 6 a.m. with a shotgun start. The weigh-in is set for 1 p.m. at the Village Marina. The cost to enter the tourney is $10, and entrants pay at weigh-in. First place wins 50 percent of the daily purse; second place receives 30…