SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a 1994 White Wilderness camper valued at $3,000 that was stolen from the 300 block of South Oceana Drive. The theft was reported Friday, July 12, around 1:30 p.m. If anyone has information about this crime, they are asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (231) 873-2121.…
Dennis Franklin Houk, 79, of Pentwater, died on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 3212 W. Kinney Rd., Riverton Township. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. Read Dennis’s obituary here. Arrangements were entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.
Charles “Chuck” Franklin Felt, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born November 21, 1934, in Muskegon, the son of Clarence and Lillie Felt. Chuck was raised in North Muskegon where he played football for the North Muskegon Norsemen, leading his team as captain for a season. In Chuck’s senior year he made the…
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WEARE TOWNSHIP — Oceana County probate judge candidates Eric Fox, Anna Rapa and Ryan Good are questioned by OCP News Editor Allison Scarbrough during a forum at the West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, July 11. The event, which drew about 75 audience members, was organized by Phil Morse who served as host of the event. The three candidates will…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Wednesday, July 3, 2024: 10:03 a.m., found property, 72nd Avenue, City of Hart. 10:51 a.m., suspicious situation, State and Johnson streets, City of Hart. 2:02 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, State and Washington streets, City of Hart. 3:15 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 10:29…
Employment: School and Community Resource Advocate Job Description, Salary and Benefits Position Title: School and Community Resource Advocate Reports To: United Way of Mason County Executive Director General Description: The School and Community Resource Advocate is an employee of United Way of Mason County and supports student achievement by providing outreach services to students and their families to ensure they…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — After a nearly 30-year career in Oceana County government, Amy Anderson will retire at the end of the year as the Oceana County clerk. Anderson has worked as the county clerk for the last five years. She originally began her career in the treasurer’s office part-time, and quickly moved her way up to…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club announced that Pentwater resident Doug Bacon has been named the 2024 Pentwater Citizen of the Year. First launched in 1973, Bacon becomes the 51st Citizen of the Year. “In the 10 years since moving here from Saline, Michigan, Doug’s accomplishments have irrevocably and permanently changed the greater Pentwater area for the better, said Pentwater…
HART — Rock Shop is set to perform Thursday evening, July 11, from 7-9 p.m. at the Hart Commons Park. Bring a lawn chair to enjoy the free concert. Rock Shop is a classic rock band from Holland and Saugatuck that formed in 2006. They play “good ol’ rock and roll” from the ’60s to the present. All band members…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Shelby Township will be awarded a $2,500,000 community enhancement grant from the State of Michigan, according to a press release issued by the township Wednesday, July 10. “This significant funding will be allocated to the development of the Shelby Township Sports Complex, a project that promises to enrich the community and provide state-of-the-art recreational facilities for residents…
SHELBY — Hart Police Department will host its annual TEAM (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) golf outing at the Oceana Golf Club, at 3333 W. Weaver Rd., Sunday, Sept. 15. Check-in time is 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The outing is a four-person scramble, eight-hole event. Food, door prizes, closest to the pin, longest drive, championship first…
HART — The Oceana County GOP will host a public forum for the three candidates running for Oceana County probate judge Thursday, July 25, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hart Community Center, at 407 S. State St. Candidates running for probate judge include (listed alphabetically): Eric Fox, Ryan Good and Anna Rapa. The new judge will take over for Oceana…
PENTWATER — After a deer ran out onto Ridge Road near 48th Avenue and hit a 2018 Chevrolet Trax, it bounced off the SUV and hit two bicyclists Friday, July 5, around 4 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old Pentwater woman, was northbound when the deer ran out and struck…
Employment Opportunity: Administrative Support Specialist Mason County Central Schools is currently accepting applications for the position of Administrative Support Specialist. The job includes providing support to the Board of Education, Superintendent, and Central Business Office. For details and to apply, visit www.mccschools.org, job #594. Application deadline is July 24, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting, posted…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Pleasant Lake, Michigan man faces six felony counts after shooting and killing two dogs in the 7400 block of Johnson Road last week, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Thomas John Duling was arrested Wednesday, July 3 at 5:45 p.m. after a strange series of events that began the…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Holton man was arrested after fleeing from police Thursday, July 4, around 4 a.m. — thanks to the help of Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Laz. The man fled from sheriff’s deputies in a 2009 Ford Fusion, reaching speeds of 120 mph. The pursuit began on Skeels Road near 200th Avenue when a traffic stop…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Hart man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for domestic assault after allegedly hitting the victim in the head with a guitar, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident occurred in the 3700 block of…
The National Weather Service has issued a thunderstorm warning for areas that include Mason and Oceana counties until 12:15 p.m. Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm offshore of Mears State Park moving northeast at 15 mph.
The Declaration of Independence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the…
HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: – Tony Jerome Lopez, 49, of 1588 E. Hammett Rd., Hart; uttering and publishing. Preliminary exam: July 23 at 1 p.m. – Cameron Thomas Cenzer, 27, of 14120 Arnold, Redford, Michigan; two felony counts of drug possession — narcotic or cocaine less than 25…
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