ESD to begin search for new superintendent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD)) has begun the process to hire a new superintendent. Randy Howes, current superintendent, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2018. He has served as superintendent for five years. The Board of Education has contracted with Michigan Leadership Institute to help guide…
Plow drivers battling tough winter. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — This winter is starting out as one of the snowiest and coldest winters in recent years, and the Oceana County Road Commission plow drivers are in the front lines of the battle. Oceana County Road Commission Managing Director Mark said his workers totaled 1,760 hours of regular time…
Gas station manager accused of embezzling over $35,000. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Shelby woman is accused of embezzling over $35,000 from the Marathon gas station on Shelby Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Store manager Angela Smith faces a felony charge of embezzlement $20,000 or more, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.…
Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 are sponsored by Eagle Towing: 231-861-8988. Shelby Public Schools. Montague Public Schools.
Hesperia couple delivering newspapers rear-ended by suspected drunk driver. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old New Era man driving a pickup truck rear-ended a Hesperia couple in an SUV while they were delivering newspapers on Oceana Drive near Water Road Saturday evening, Dec. 30. The New Era man is suspected of drunk driving, and his blood test results are pending,…
Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 are sponsored by Eagle Towing: 231-861-8988. Shelby Public Schools.
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: John Culver Andrews, 68, of Rothbury, died Thursday, December 28, 2017. Florence “Flo” Moschke, 74, of Shelby, died Friday, December 29, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.
Police busy with crashes on slick roads. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Dec. 25, 2017: 12:38 a.m., (Hart Police Department), building alarm, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 12:45 p.m., (HPD), peacekeeping, 400 block of South State Street, City of Hart. 7:48 p.m., (HPD), building alarm, 3000 block of West Polk Road,…
Pentwater couple welcomes 2018 with New Year’s baby. #OceanaCountyNews LUDINGTON — Charlotte Grace (Adams) Miller is the first baby born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2018, becoming Mason County’s New Year baby on January 1, just a couple of hours into the new year. Parents Stephanie Adams and Spencer Miller of Pentwater welcomed Charlotte Grace at 2:15 a.m. Charlotte…
Recent births, reported Jan. 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hazel Mae Chandler, the daughter of Lynsey and Adam Chandler of Hart, was born December 30, 2017. Charlotte Grace (Adams) Miller, the daughter of Stephanie Adams and Spencer Miller of Pentwater, was born January 1, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 28, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Susan D. Keeler, 65, of Shelby, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Betty Jean Geldersma, 68, of Crossville, Tennessee and formerly of Hesperia and Grand Haven, died Thursday, December 28, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.
78th District Court sentencings posted Dec. 28, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Derek James Douglas, 24, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., Shelby, pleaded “no contest” Dec. 19 to disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Martin Charles Shalifoe, II, 47, of 362 Pine St., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old; second-degree CSC – victim…
Furman sworn in as chief. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY — Ryan Furman was officially sworn in as the new Shelby police chief during the Shelby Village Council meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 27. The council voted unanimously earlier this month to offer the police chief position to Furman, who was a part-time Shelby officer and a full-time officer for the Little River Band…
‘Sticky-fingered’ bandit steals honey bee colony. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A “sticky-fingered” bandit (or bandits) allegedly stole a colony of honey bees from West Woodrow Road on Christmas Eve, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A maple tree was cut down to remove the bee hive, and the thief (or thieves) made a beeline from the crime scene. The…
Drunk driving, probation violation arrests top HPD activity. #HartPoliceDepartment The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017: – 8:17 a.m., traffic hazard, Griswold and Hanson streets, City of Hart. – 8:45 a.m., probation violation, Oceana County Probation and Parole Office, City of Hart. A 54-year-old Hart man was arrested and lodged in the Oceana…
Hart man, 84, injured in US 31 crash. #OceanaCountyNews HART TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Hart man was injured Thursday, Dec. 21, shortly before noon in a rear-end crash on southbound US 31 near the entrance to the Hart rest area, according to an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The man was driving a blue 2005 Ford Explorer,…
The Police Beat: Activity from Dec. 21, 2017. The following is activity of law enforcement in Oceana County for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017: 12:38 a.m., Shelby Police Department, domestic, 50 S. Michigan Ave., Village of Shelby. 4:42 a.m., Hesperia Police Dept., car/deer crash, no injuries, 446 W. Michigan Ave., Village of Hesperia. 9:26 a.m., Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), larceny,…
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