Marijuana legalization vote going on November ballot. #Election2018 LANSING — The fight for legalizing marijuana in Michigan for recreational use got its official start Thursday, April 26, when the State Board of Canvassers ruled that a group pushing the proposal got enough signatures to qualify for the Nov. 6 ballot, according to the Detroit Free Press. The board unanimously approved…
Hart man arrested for felony drunk driving. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for third-offense operating while intoxicated Tuesday, April 24, at 12:52 a.m. in the 4200 block of West Polk Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent…
US 31 construction to begin soon. #MichiganDepartmentofTransportation By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Now that the snow has melted, road construction season begins in Michigan. John Richard of the Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Department outlined projects slated for Oceana County. The biggest project on tap for this summer is resurfacing five miles of US 31 from Shelby Road to Polk Road…
Oceana CAN focus of service club meeting. #PentwaterServiceClub #OceanaCAN PENTWATER — Alyssa Merten, program coordinator for Oceana College Access Network, will provide a presentation about the organization during the Pentwater Service Club meeting Thursday, April 26, at 11:30 a.m. in the Pentwater Public Schools library. Oceana CAN is building a culture within Oceana County focused on post-secondary education awareness, access,…
Fire destroys barn. #OceanaCountyNews ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A barn was destroyed by fire Monday evening, April 23, on 160th Avenue near Baseline Road, said Jerry Frick of the Walkerville Fire Department. The barn owned by Rob Farst was not an active barn for farming, Frick said. No animals were inside it, and no one was injured. It was an older,…
The Land: Fruit expert joins local extension office. #TheLand By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — David Jones has recently joined the Michigan State University Extension Office as the West Central Michigan Tree Fruit Extension Educator. Jones, who has a master’s degree in plant pathology and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from the University of Wisconsin, offers valuable knowledge for local…
Hart native accepted to medical school. WINONA LAKE, Indiana – Macie Brown, the daughter of Meg and Jeff Brown of Hart, has been accepted to the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she will study to become a physician beginning this fall. Brown graduated from Grace College in December of 2017, with a bachelor’s degree in health science and…
Walkerville man arrested for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime WALKERVILLE — A 43-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault Sunday, April 22, at 3:19 a.m. on West Michigan Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man allegedly strangled a female victim, causing injuries. Alcohol was involved, Mast said. Other police activity over the…
Horse shooting under investigation. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a horse at the Double JJ Resort reported Saturday, April 21, at 10:47 a.m. According to resort staff, the horse survived following emergency veterinary care. No other information was immediately available.
Hesperia man arrested following vehicle, foot chase. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies following a high-speed chase on East Madison Road Friday, April 20, shortly after 3 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect fled from police and crashed the vehicle he was driving as he attempted to pull…
Intoxicated man falls off bridge. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was dispatched to “an intoxicated subject who fell off a bridge” Sunday, April 22, at 3 p.m. in the area of Winston and Bartlett roads, said MSP Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The 35-year-old Rothbury man was transported by ambulance to an area hospital, Hockanson said.…
West Shore ESD hosts building trades competition. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Educational Service District’s Career & Technical Education program hosted the 12th Annual CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organizations) Building Competition at the ESD’s Rybicki Center Friday, April 20. Participating schools included West Shore ESD, Mecosta-Osceola ISD Career Center, NC RESA Newaygo County…
Recent deaths, posted April 20, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Edward Allen Miller, 67, of Walkerville, died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Karen S. Hawkins, 55, of Shelby, died on Friday, April 13, 2018. Kenneth E. “Joe” Foster, 92, of Mears, died on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Betty J. (Clark) Weber, 95, of Shelby, died…
78th District Court sentencings posted April 19, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – James Frederick Gallie, 46, of 490 E. Skippy Rd., Scottville, was found guilty April 16 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; must continue…
78th District Court arraignments posted April 19, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Stephen Jon Frank, 52, of 37801 Plymouth Rd., Livonia, was arrested for a felony third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and a misdemeanor of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS). Preliminary conference: April 23 at…
Warrant, shoplifting arrests among HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 12, 2018: – 12:17 a.m., noise complaint, 100 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. – 3:18 p.m., three-vehicle crash causing injuries, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. A 41-year-old Muskegon man was cited for failure to yield.…
Spaghetti supper to benefit Roy’s Kids. #RoysKids NEW ERA — An all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper is set for Thursday, April 26, from 5-7 p.m. at the New Era Christian School as a fundraiser for the Roy’s Kids program. Roy’s Kids, founded by New Era Police Chief and retired Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Roy Strait, provides toys to Oceana County children in…
Church hosts benefit Saturday. NEW ERA — A dinner and silent auction benefit for the late Barry Harris is set for this Saturday, April 21, from 6-8 p.m. at the New Era Reformed Church, 4775 1st Street. “Join us as we honor Barry and show love and support for Susan Harris. Bear passed away on April 4, he was battling…
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