Recent births, published Oct. 25, 2024

October 25, 2024

Skylar Ann Argue, the daughter of Donna Honeycutt and Devon Argue of Scottville, was born on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Luke Jay Claveau, the son of Tashawna Scovill of Hart, was born on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024 births List of 2023 births     Please Help Support Local News Receive…

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Recent death: Ronald Francis Spring, 96, of Montague

October 25, 2024

  Ronald Francis Spring, 96, of Montague, died on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. He was born July 13, 1928, in Grand Rapids, the son of Frank and Olga (Cheplevich) Spring. A full obituary will be posted soon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church,…

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News alert: Truck hits tree near Hesperia

October 24, 2024

GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a pickup truck vs. tree crash Thursday, Oct. 24, shortly before 5:30 p.m. on East Cleveland Road near South 184th Avenue, according to 911 dispatch information. It was reported that a Chevrolet pickup truck hit a tree, ejecting a 15-year-old boy from a back window.

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HPD news, published Oct. 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024: 2:54 a.m., motorist assist, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. 6:47 p.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 2:44 p.m., disturbance, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 18, 2024: 11:05 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 300…

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Several contested local races on Nov. 5 ballot

October 24, 2024

Early voting begins this Saturday OCEANA COUNTY — With the Nov. 5 general election less than two weeks away, here’s a look at contested races and proposals that appear on local ballots: D = Democrat; R = Republican; and NPA = No Party Affiliation Oceana County Probate Judge (non-partisan) — vote for one Eric Fox Anna Rapa Oceana County Road…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Oct. 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Editor’s Note: As the services of Media Group 31, LLC are news services, the information posted within the sites are archivable for public record and historical posterity. For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. It is the editor’s discretion to update or edit a story when/if…

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79th District Court sentencings, published Oct. 23, 2024

October 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Editor’s Note: As the services of Media Group 31, LLC are news services, the information posted within the sites are archivable for public record and historical posterity. For this reason it is the policy and practice of this company to not delete postings. It is the editor’s discretion to update or edit a story when/if…

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Xavier Davis Quartet to perform in Hart Nov. 1

October 22, 2024

Jazz ensemble led by veteran Michigan pianist who is an MSU jazz professor. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series continues its 2024-25 season when it presents the Xavier Davis Quartet in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium Friday, Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are available online at hartseries.org and at the door. Xavier Davis’ professional career as a jazz…

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Employment: Mechanic

October 22, 2024

Employment: Mechanic   This is a paid posting. Posted until Nov. 6, 2024

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19-year-old Grand Rapids man dies in UTV crash

October 21, 2024

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man died in a UTV (utility terrain vehicle) crash on East Madison Road near Maple Island Road in the Walkerville area Saturday, Oct. 19, shortly after noon, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “It is my unfortunate duty to advise all of you of a fatal crash that took place in Oceana…

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Man arrested after fleeing from police on stolen motorcycle

October 21, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly fleeing from police on a stolen motorcycle on East Fillmore Road Sunday, Oct. 20, shortly after 4 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was…

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Woman, 19, suffers possible broken leg in dune crash

October 21, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Battle Creek woman suffered a possible broken femur when the ATV she was operating at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes overturned, pinning her legs underneath it Friday, Oct. 18, shortly before 6 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was northbound on the dunes “when she lost control of her…

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7-year-old girl injured in crash when dad falls asleep at wheel

October 21, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 7-year-old Muskegon girl and her father, who is a 27-year-old Muskegon man, were injured when the van he was driving crashed into a tree Sunday, Oct. 20, shortly after 3 a.m. on 192nd Avenue near Pierce Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Both the man and the girl were pinned inside the…

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News alert: Tractor fire near Hesperia

October 21, 2024

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a tractor fire in a field located near South 192nd Avenue and Loop Road Monday, Oct. 21, shortly after 3:30 p.m.

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Employment: Middle School Math Teacher

October 21, 2024

Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central Middle School is hiring a full time Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at: www.mccschools.org Job #601 Application Deadline: Dec. 13, 2024 at 4 p.m. EOE This is a paid posting. Posted until Dec. 13, 2024. 

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Police news, published Oct. 18, 2024

October 18, 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: Monday, Oct. 14, 2024: 10:17 p.m., a 51-year-old Whitehall man was arrested on charges of second-offense driving while license revoked, improper license plate and operating without insurance, and a 47-year-old Holton woman…

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Man reportedly creates disturbance at Democratic headquarters

October 18, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Hart man has been warned by police that if he returns to the Oceana County Democratic Headquarters located in the 4300 block of West Monroe Road, he will be arrested for trespassing, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect allegedly created a disturbance at the headquarters Wednesday, Oct. 16, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according…

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Pregnant woman injured in dune crash

October 18, 2024

GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Maryland woman who is 6 months pregnant suffered a head laceration and a possible broken arm when the red 2019 Can Am Maverick ATV she was riding on as a passenger crashed at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday, Oct. 17, around 6:15 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 30-year-old…

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Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher 

October 18, 2024

Employment: GSRP Associate Teacher  West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Associate Teacher. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.org until filled.  The…

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Obituary: Kandy Ann Miller, 64, of Walkerville

October 18, 2024

Kandy Ann (Epplett) Miller, 64, of Walkerville (School Section Lake), passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1960, to Eva Mae Bailey and Gilbert Leroy Epplett. Kandy enjoyed the beach with family and friends, traveling and adventures with her husband, planning and helping with many activities in her children’s lives. She…

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Obituary: Curtis James Minzey, 30, of Hesperia

October 18, 2024

Curtis James Minzey, 30, of Hesperia, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born March 1, 1994, in Fremont, and attended Hesperia High School. Curtis was a dear father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and friend. He truly possessed a heart of gold, and would selflessly do anything for anyone, even if that meant putting himself last. His love…

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