Golf cart stolen

August 12, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a E-Z-GO golf cart valued at $7,000 that was reported stolen from the 7500 block of West Tolliver Street near Pentwater Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 9:20 a.m. If anyone has information about the theft, they are asked to call the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at (231) 873-2121.…

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Northern Lights captured by local deputy

August 12, 2024

Deputy Brendan Nienhuis of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is not only skilled at capturing criminals but also capturing beautiful images, such as this shot of the aurora borealis Nienhuis snapped in Silver Lake over the weekend. Thank you for sharing, Deputy Nienhuis!  

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Police news, posted Aug. 12, 2024

August 12, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Aug. 5, 2024: 5:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a local man in his 60s is a suspect in an incident in which a firearm was discharged at a dwelling, North Oceana Drive, Weare…

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Expect lane closures for US 31 bridge work Tuesday

August 12, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — Lane closures for bridge work are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 13, from approximately 8 a.m. to noon on Wayne and Van Buren roads under US 31 and on Business Route 31/Monroe Road under US 31 from approximately noon to 4 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. ____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and…

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Shelby Road from 96th to 132nd avenues to be closed for road work

August 12, 2024

SHELBY AND FERRY TOWNSHIPS — Shelby Road from 96th Avenue to 132nd Avenue will be closed to traffic for road maintenance beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13, until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.

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Freeway sunflowers part of MDOT pollinator program

August 9, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART TOWNSHIP — Motorists traveling on US 31 freeway north of Tyler Road most likely have noticed a small plot of sunflowers growing in the median. The 1.7 acres of grey mammoth sunflowers is part of a resource management project by the Michigan Department of Transportation to increase pollinators. This is the first year the sunflowers…

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Recent births, posted Aug. 9, 2024

August 9, 2024

Emanuel Israel Reyes, the son of Ana Ortiz Rivera and Manuel Reyes Dela Cruz of Hart, was born on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Obituary: Daniel ‘Dapper Dan’ McCarthy, 72, of Scottville

August 9, 2024

Daniel “Dapper Dan” Joseph McCarthy, 72, of Scottville, formerly of Rockville, Md., passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Dan was born November 15, 1951, the son Leo Ambrose and Mary (Land) McCarthy. After Dan graduated high school from Mason County Central with the class of 1969, he went to West Shore Community College then on to Michigan Tech in…

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Health department lifts water contact advisory at lighthouse beach, state park playground

August 8, 2024

The lighthouse beach and the Silver Lake State playground no longer contain elevated levels of E. coli. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — After issuing an advisory Wednesday, Aug. 7, urging people to avoid water contact  at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park due to “unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria, the District Health Department…

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Country and rock band Northern Ground to perform at Hart Commons Thursday evening

August 8, 2024

HART — Country and rock band Northern Ground is slated to perform at the Hart Commons Thursday, Aug. 8, from 7-9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair to the free concert. Originating from Battle Creek, Michigan, Northern Ground’s Tyler Roy is a Nashville recorded country artist who commands the stage no matter where he goes. Tyler has always known the power…

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Employment: West Coast Car Wash

August 8, 2024

Employment: West Coast Car Wash West Coast Car Wash is hiring Shift Leaders -$14.00 per per hour starting rate plus cash tips daily with the ability to earn over $20 per hour!! Full time or part time available. Opportunity for advancement! Tunnel Attendants:  Full time or part time positions.   Great opportunity for students or if just needing extra $$! Now…

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Pentwater FD to seek renewal of existing millage Nov. 5 following defeat of new millage proposal

August 7, 2024

Voters rejected new millage proposal Aug. 6 that included funding 4 full-time firefighters PENTWATER — After voters turned down a millage proposal during the primary election Aug. 6, the Pentwater Fire Department announced it will ask voters to approve its existing millage that has been in place for 20 years during the Nov. 5 general election. “The Aug. 6, 2024…

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Portion of Filmore Road closed due to washout

August 7, 2024

HART TOWNSHIP — Filmore Road from 88th Avenue to 94th Avenue is closed until further notice due to a large washout, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. OCRC issued the notice Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6. Local residents will be able to access their homes, but through traffic must seek an alternate route.

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High E. coli levels detected at Lighthouse beach, Silver Lake State Park playground

August 7, 2024

UPDATE: The advisory was lifted Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — “Unusually high levels” of E. coli bacteria were detected at the Little Point Sable Lighthouse beach and the playground at Silver Lake State Park, according to District Health Department #10. DHD #10 is urging to people avoid water contact at those locations. “On Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, DHD…

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Employment: Elementary Math Interventionist – Part-Time

August 7, 2024

Employment: Elementary Math Interventionist – Part-Time Pentwater Public Schools The elementary math interventionist will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in mathematics for grades K-6 in a small group setting based on educational needs. Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education or elementary education, valid Michigan teaching certificate, strong knowledge of subject matter, ability to create a positive classroom environment that…

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Oceana County election results

August 7, 2024

HART — The following are results of the primary election in Oceana County, Tuesday, Aug. 6: *Bold denotes contested race County offices: Oceana County Probate Judge (non-partisan): Eric Fox: 2,193 Ryan Good: 747 Anna Rapa: 1,623 The top two vote getters in the judge’s race — Eric Fox and Anna Rapa — will face off in the Nov. 5, 2024…

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Obituary: Marcel Yael Tejada, 2 months, of Mears

August 7, 2024

Marcel Yael Tejada, of Mears, passed away at the age of 2 months, on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Marcel is survived by: his parents, Romeo Tejada and Karen Gale; grandparents, Jerrad and Shauna Gale, Elizabeth Tejada and Gabriel Tovar; great-grandparents, Alberto and Celia Tejada, Ernesto and Tessie Tovar, and Dorothy Collins; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Marcel…

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Recent death: Mark Kenneth Barrs, 57, of Hart

August 7, 2024

Mark Kenneth Barrs, 57, of Hart, died on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com   ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is to sign up for an automatic monthly payment on Paypal. Click this link.…

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Recent death: Mary Julia Kayler, 98, of Pentwater

August 7, 2024
Recent death: Mary Julia Kayler, 98, of Pentwater

Mary Julia Kayler, 98, of Pentwater, died Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Lake Michigan Senior Living in Ludington.  She was born December 11, 1925, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel is in charge of arrangements.   www.beaconfh.com   ________ Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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National Night Out draws hundreds

August 6, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office hosted the inaugural National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4-8 p.m. at Shelby Township Community Park on West Buchanan Road. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer. Hundreds of people enjoyed talking to local emergency first responders and…

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A fruitful history

August 6, 2024

Historical marker to be dedicated Aug. 10 By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — Oceana County’s fourth Michigan historical marker will be dedicated Saturday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. at Blackberry Ridge across the road from Cherry Point Farm and Market, 9600 West Buchanan Road.  “The ceremony will celebrate the history of the early settlement and the pioneering families…

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