Recent births, reported Jan. 12, 2017.

January 12, 2017

Recent birth, reported Jan. 12, 2017.  #OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Giovanni Isaiah Olivas, the son of Ofelia Ramirez and Jake Olivas Jr. of Shelby, was born January 6, 2017.   If you have a birth announcement and photo to post,…

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No injuries in SUV vs. power pole crash.

January 12, 2017

servpro_springstead_022616No injuries in SUV vs. power pole crash.

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HART TOWNSHIP — No one was injured in an SUV vs. power pole crash Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 7:48 p.m. on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Drive, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police.

Initial dispatch information indicated that a GMC Envoy crashed into the pole.

Other police activity Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 includes:

– 5:28 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), motorist assist, US 31, Weare Township.

– 6:25 a.m., (OCSO), traffic hazard, South Water Road near West Arthur Road, Grant Township.

– 9:03 a.m., (OCSO, motorist assist, North Oceana Drive, Hart Township.

– 2:27 p.m., (OCSO), motorist assist, South 176th Avenue and East Wood Road, Newfield Township.

– 8:54 p.m., (OCSO), assist Child Protective Services (CPS), 3000 block of West Skeels Road, Grant Township.

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 12, 2017.

January 12, 2017

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 12, 2017: Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Hesperia Public Schools. Montague Public Schools.

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Slushy roads wreak havoc for motorists.

January 11, 2017

Slushy roads wreak havoc for motorists. #OceanaCountyNews     #PoliceNews OCEANA COUNTY — Rain on top of snow-covered roads combined to create a slushy mess Tuesday, Jan. 10, causing several motorists to slide off the road. The following is recent police activity: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017: – 9:07 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, US 31 and West Stony…

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Mears man hurt when SUV slides off slushy road.

January 11, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Mears man hurt when SUV slides off slushy road. HART TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Mears man injured his back after the 2008 Ford Edge Crossover SUV he was driving slid off slush-covered West Tyler Road near North 104th Avenue Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 10. According to the accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the man was westbound…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 11, 2017.

January 11, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carol Joyce (Trim) Peterson, Rothbury, died January 5, 2017. David M. Eckholm, 65, of Hart, died Monday, January 9, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 11, 2017.

January 10, 2017

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 11, 2017. Shelby Public Schools.. Hart Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Hesperia Community Schools.

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60 mph wind gusts expected.

January 10, 2017

60 mph wind gusts expected. #OceanaCountyWeather OCEANA COUNTY — High winds are expected across Michigan this evening and into Wednesday morning. “Gusts of up to 60 mph are possible, primarily along the western portion of the state,” stated Roger Morgenstern, senior public information director for Consumers Energy. “Common gusts are expected to exceed 35 mph. This activity, along with the…

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Girls on the Run coaches needed.

January 10, 2017

Girls on the Run coaches needed. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 25. #GirlsontheRun  HART — District Health Department #10 is looking for volunteer coaches for the 2017 Girls on the Run spring season at schools in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, Crawford, Lake, Missaukee, Newaygo, and Wexford counties. Girls on the Run is a national non-profit program whose mission is to…

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Woman, 88, reported missing was at movie theater.

January 10, 2017

Woman, 88, reported missing was at movie theater. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — An 88-year-old woman who was reported missing Monday evening, Jan. 9, in the 3000 block of East Deer Road was found at a movie theater in Ludington, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Emergency personnel were dispatched at 7:03 p.m. to find the woman, who reportedly…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 10, 2017.

January 10, 2017

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 10, 2017. Hart Public Schoools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Hesperia Community Schools. Montague Area Public Schools.

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Sheriff’s office investigating disabled man’s death.

January 9, 2017

Sheriff’s office investigating disabled man’s death. Busy weekend for local police. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The death of a 55-year-old disabled Hesperia man Friday, Jan. 6, at noon in the 5000 block of East Loop Road is currently under investigation by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. It is not a suspicious death,…

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Yes, the school closings are accurate.

January 9, 2017

Yes, the school closings are accurate.  #OceanaCountyNews. Editorial by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. It’s almost predictable that whenever we post about a school closing, very early in the morning hours, that someone, via social media, questions the accuracy of such information. I’m not quite sure why that is. We aren’t questioned about the legitimacy of a story when we post about…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 9, 2017.

January 9, 2017

Closings and cancellations, Jan. 9, 2017. Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Hesperia Community Schools.

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Recent deaths, reported Jan. 9, 2017.

January 9, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Mabel M. Parker, 98, of Montague, passed away Sat. January 7, 2017. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Isabel Garcia, 93, of New Era, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Jack White named Hart fire chief.

January 6, 2017

Jack White named Hart fire chief. #OceanaCountyNews #HartAreaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White is now also the Hart Area fire chief, replacing long-time chief Ken Klotz who resigned from the position. The Hart Area Fire Authority Board voted unanimously, Dec. 22, to give the job to White, said Hart Area Fire Department Secretary/Treasurer Dan…

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New Era man charged with arson.

January 6, 2017

New Era man charged with arson. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 24-year-old New Era man faces up to 10 years in prison for allegedly using kerosene or some type of accelerant that set a house on fire in Newfield Township last month. Daniel D. Guerra, of 2517 Yale Rd., Unit 1, was arrested Dec. 29 by…

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78th District Court arraignments.

January 6, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Sidney B. Fuller, 54, of 3761 N. 144th Ave., Hart, was arrested Dec. 16 by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of larceny in a building and third-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: Jan. 9 at…

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