Houghton Lake man, 42, airlifted following dune crash.

July 27, 2016
Houghton Lake man, 42, airlifted following dune crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLake GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Jason McClelland, 42, of Houghton Lake, Michigan was airlifted to Munson Hospital in Traverse City via Aeromed after the dune buggy he was driving Tuesday afternoon, July 26, at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes went “airborne over a hill and landed hard resulting in severe pain in his back and inability to move his lower…

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Living in the OC: Art, beer, fun on tap.

July 26, 2016
Living in the OC: Art, beer, fun on tap.

#OceanaCountyNews #NewEra #TheArtisanTaproom ‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. NEW ERA — Chelsea Hayes, a New Era native, opened The Artisan Taproom in the village this summer, and the unique business has received a warm welcome from the community. Opening a business that…

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Great Lakes Energy sends local students to Washington.

July 26, 2016
Great Lakes Energy sends local students to Washington.

#OceanaCountyEducation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Six students representing Great Lakes Energy Cooperative were among 1,700 high school students who attended the June 11-16 Youth Tour hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) in Washington, DC. Those attending from Great Lakes Energy included Cody DeVries of New Era, Daly Narmore of Custer, Morgan Graeber of St. Joseph, Marie Groenink of Ellsworth, Spencer…

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Worksite wellness program offered to local businesses.

July 26, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews #BetterHealthBetterBusiness HART — District Health Department #10 is offering a worksite wellness program, Better Health Better Business, at no cost to all eligible businesses in Oceana County. “Chronic diseases such as, obesity and diabetes can lead to lower productivity and increased days of work missed,” states a press release from the health department. ‘Wellness programs in the workplace can…

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Recent deaths, reported July 26, 2016.

July 26, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Donn Tufts, 70, of Silver Lake died July 20, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Stella Tutak, 99, of Rothbury, died July 22, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Lucia Galvan, 80, of Hart, died July 22, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Genevieve Schiller, 80, of Montague,…

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Crash victim suffered ‘catastrophic brain injury’; GoFundMe page set up.

July 25, 2016
Crash victim suffered ‘catastrophic brain injury’; GoFundMe page set up.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. The young boy who was critically injured in the semi/two-car crash, July 5, on US 31 near Stony Lake Road in Shelby Township has suffered a “catastrophic brain injury and will likely need care and follow-up for the rest of his life,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast, who spoke with the…

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WIC income guidelines increase.

July 25, 2016
WIC income guidelines increase.

#OceanaCountyNews     #WomenInfantsandChildrenProgram HART — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released its 2016 WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) income guidelines, effective July 1. These new income guidelines increase the income eligibility threshold so that more women, infants and children can receive healthy WIC foods, states a press release from District Health Department #10. Now,…

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Drunk driving arrests heat up.

July 25, 2016
Drunk driving arrests heat up.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 52-year-old Montague man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended (DWLS) by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Saturday, July 23, at 7:35 p.m. at 64th Avenue and Winston Road. Other Michigan State Police activity over the weekend includes: Friday, July 22, 2016: 6:27 p.m., a 47-year-old…

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Recent birth, reported July 22, 2016.

July 22, 2016
Recent birth, reported July 22, 2016.

#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.  Rain Elizabeth Dutton, the daughter of Kara and Trenton Dutton of Shelby, was born July 18, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial…

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Recent death, reported July 22, 2016.

July 22, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following death was reported to OCP on July 22, 2016: Cindy L. Earle, 65, of Mears, passed away July 21, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Service club cleans up US 31.

July 22, 2016
Service club cleans up US 31.

#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterNews #PentwaterServiceClub #Adopt-A-Highway Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Temperatures and humidity in the 80s at 8 a.m. didn’t deter 20 Pentwater Service Club members from cleaning up two miles of US 31 as part of the State of Michigan’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Thursday, July 21. The club is among the many hundreds of businesses, civic groups and families…

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Multiple agencies search for domestic violence suspect.

July 22, 2016
Multiple agencies search for domestic violence suspect.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART — A warrant has been issued for a 48-year-old Hart man for domestic violence following an assault Thursday, July 21, at 3:31 a.m. in the 2000 block of Polk Road, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to the responding officers’ arrival, Salazar said, and police attempted to locate…

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Follow yard sale rules, or you could end up with a ticket.

July 21, 2016
Follow yard sale rules, or you could end up with a ticket.

#OceanaCountyNews #HartNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — With summer in full swing, yard sales are popping up all over the place. However, in the City of Hart and most other communities, there are rules to follow if you want to have a garage or yard sale. Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar has encountered several yard sales in the city…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include unarmed robbery, felonious assault.

July 21, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include unarmed robbery, felonious assault.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: Timothy Lee Veltman, 32, of 5650 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, was pleaded “no contest” May 23 to unarmed robbery. Veltman was sentenced July 18 to serve five months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 101 days served;…

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78th District Court arraignments include false felony report, larceny.

July 21, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include false felony report, larceny.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Markie Marie Castillo, 26, of 5497 E. Deer Rd., Walkerville, was arrested July 7 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of false report of a felony (unlawful driving away of an auto). Preliminary conference: July 25 at 3 p.m.…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 21, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Manuel Riley, 18, of 5340 W. Taylor Rd., Hart, was found guilty July 18 of larceny $200-$1,000 and sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; and $150 in fines…

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Camper faces reckless firearm charge after allegedly shooting himself.

July 21, 2016
Camper faces reckless firearm charge after allegedly shooting himself.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 48-year-old Macomb, Michigan man who police said accidentally shot himself in the hand when he was handling his 9 mm pistol while camping at the Jellystone Campground near Silver Lake July 3, was arraigned this week in 78th District Court on a misdemeanor charge of reckless use of firearms. Alberto Urbano…

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Fraud, disorderly conduct among police activity.

July 21, 2016
Fraud, disorderly conduct among police activity.

#OceanaCountyNews     #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, July 20, 2016: 10 a.m., ATM fraud, 1000 block of 72nd Ave., Shelby Township. 8:15 p.m., disorderly conduct, 4000 block of W. Monroe Rd., Weare Township. Tuesday, July 19, 2016: 11:07 p.m., hit-and-run crash, no injuries, 192nd Ave., Greenwood Township. The…

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