Recent deaths, reported Nov. 9, 2015.

November 9, 2015

Paul Wesley Greiner, 56, of Mears, passed away on November 7, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Sue Ellen Dahl, age 84, of Montague, died Nov. 7, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby Larry G. Lawler, 83, of Mears, passed away Nov. 2, 2015.  Arrangements by  Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Calvin Seaver, 89, of Florida…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth.

November 9, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent birth.

Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Ramiro Alessandro Herevia, the son of Clarissa Magallan and Jose Herevia of Hart was born Nov. 5, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post,…

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Drunk driving arrest, larceny among police activity

November 9, 2015
Drunk driving arrest, larceny among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police over the weekend, Nov. 6-8, 2015: Friday, Nov. 6, 2015: – 3 a.m., a 25-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating without insurance, Oceana Dr. and Tyler…

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Hunting not allowed on most Consumers properties.

November 9, 2015

JACKSON – Consumers Energy is reminding hunters making plans to tag a deer on Michigan’s Nov. 15 firearm opener that hunting is not allowed on its property, with the exception of certain hydro properties in the northern Lower Peninsula, not the Ludington Pumped Storage Facility.  “Safety is our No. 1 priority along our 98,000 miles of rights of way,” said Mike…

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78th District Court arraignments

November 6, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Clifford Eugene Verschueren, 42, of 4867 W. Adams Rd., Pentwater, was arrested Oct. 25 on a warrant stemming from a June 5 incident investigated by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of…

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78th District Court sentencings

November 6, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Shawn Donald Pitre, 21, of 1522 W. 17 Mile Rd., Bitely, was found guilty Nov. 2 of second-offense operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to nine days in jail; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served…

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Suspect in love triangle assault arraigned

November 5, 2015
Suspect in love triangle assault arraigned

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ELBRIDGE TWP. — The 28-year-old Hart woman who allegedly assaulted her boyfriend’s wife with a vehicle and waved a handgun at her Sunday, Nov. 1, in the 3900 block of East Hazel Road has been arraigned in 78th District Court on charges of felonious assault – using a motor vehicle as a weapon and malicious…

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Asphalt chunk thrown through car window; several items stolen

November 5, 2015
Asphalt chunk thrown through car window; several items stolen

NEW ERA — A resident heard a car alarm activate at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the 4600 block of Third Street, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. When the car was checked on later that morning, it was discovered that a piece of asphalt had been thrown through the driver’s side window and several items were stolen.…

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Bike shop break-in

November 5, 2015
Bike shop break-in

MEARS — Several items were stolen recently from The Wood Shed Bike Shop, at 1669 N. 56th Ave., during a breaking and entering, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The break-in was reported Monday, Nov. 2, and it occurred some time in the previous two weeks, Mast said. “The owner came there and noticed several…

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Being active and involved is a lifestyle for Smith & Eddy president.

November 5, 2015
Being active and involved is a lifestyle for Smith & Eddy president.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Being active is something Scott Smith incorporates into all parts of his life. As president of Smith & Eddy Insurance, based in Scottville, Scott leads by example and is involved in multiple community organizations. At home, he has a regimented exercise routine and makes sure his presence in his children’s lives is on top of his…

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Trail town meeting scheduled for tonight.

November 5, 2015

LUDINGTON — A meeting will be held at Ludington City Hall tonight, Thursday November 5, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room to reveal the design of two potential Lake Michigan Water Trail Stop locations in the City of Ludington. The plan will also look at the connectivity of those trails and surrounding trails to the Downtown Core. Supported in…

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Motorcycle vs. car crash among police activity

November 5, 2015
Motorcycle vs. car crash among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015: – 1:26 p.m., (Hart Police Department), gas drive-off, $10 in fuel taken, Hart Expressway EZ Mart/Mobile gas station, Polk Rd. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015: – 2:40 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), trespassing, 7000 block of E. Wilke…

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5 to compete for Miss Ludington Area title.

November 4, 2015
5 to compete for Miss Ludington Area title.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Five women will be competing for the title of 2016 Miss Ludington Area during the annual scholarship pageant on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at West Shore Community College Center Stage Theater. The contestants are from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties and will be taking the stage to compete in talent, interview, fitness and evening wear for…

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Township board OKs EF 2016

November 3, 2015
Township board OKs EF 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — Electric Forest Festival 2016 got the green light from the Grant Township Board with a split 3-2 vote Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, during a public hearing for a mass gathering permit. Electric Forest Festival 2016 is set for June 23-26 at the Double JJ Resort located in the township, which has a…

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Recent death, reported Nov. 3, 2015.

November 3, 2015

Lorne H. Avery, 84, of Pentwater passed away on November 3, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Hart’s Dream Team

November 3, 2015
Hart’s Dream Team

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The Pirate gridiron program has suffered tremendously throughout its history, never making a state play-off appearance and not boasting a winning record in nearly two decades. But the 2015 season brought forth many changes. It was determined last year that there were not enough juniors and seniors interested in playing, so school officials…

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Letter to the Editor: Writer opposes park property purchase

November 2, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Writer opposes park property purchase

Dear Editor, Every now and then a seemingly small issue with long lasting effects arrives on the voting table of a county commission. The Oceana County Commission will face just such a vote Nov. 12 at 2 p.m.   The issue at hand is whether or not the Parks and Recreation Committee will be given the consent to pursue securing…

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Love triangle leads to felonious assault with handgun, vehicle

November 2, 2015
Love triangle leads to felonious assault with handgun, vehicle

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ELBRIDGE TWP. — A 28-year-old woman was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office after she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend’s wife with a handgun and a vehicle Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11:25 a.m. in the 3900 block of East Hazel Road, according to Lt. Craig Mast. The woman came to the home to confront her…

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