Break-ins among police activity

September 11, 2015
Break-ins 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. Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015 includes: – 3:30 p.m., breaking and entering, 7000 block of 72nd Ave., Pentwater Twp. – 6 p.m., assault, no arrests, 5000 block of Park Rd., Grant Twp. – 11…

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‘1000 Books Before Kindergarten’ sets children on the path to success one book at a time

September 10, 2015
‘1000 Books Before Kindergarten’ sets children on the path to success one book at a time

HESPERIA — Families are invited to join the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program at Hesperia Community Library.   The “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children…

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American Legion hosts all-day benefit to repair roof

September 10, 2015

HESPERIA — The Thomas Richard Annis American Legion Post 411, at 4075 S. 198th Ave., is having a Benefit to Fix and Upgrade the Roof, Wiring, Equipment, Etc. Saturday, Sept. 19. There will be a Building Fund Donation can at the front door, and a craft show will run from­ 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Veterans & Friends Mystery…

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$4,425 winner!

September 10, 2015
$4,425 winner!

HART — Sister Guadalupe Moreno of Hart won the Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) Cruise or Cash Raffle, Sept. 4, winning $4,425. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the OCCOA expansion fund.  

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Oceana County Celebrates National Family Meal Month

September 10, 2015

HART — District Health Department #10, The Healthy Families of Oceana County Coalition and United Way of the Lakeshore – Oceana County are partnering to celebrate Family Meal Month. The kickoff event is set for Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 3-6 p.m. at Hansen Foods in Hart. Watch a healthy meal demonstration and receive a free, reusable shopping bag full of…

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Women Who Care choose OHP to receive $13,800

September 10, 2015
Women Who Care choose OHP to receive $13,800

HART — Celebrating the doubling of its membership in three years, the Oceana Women Who Care chose at its Sep. 1 quarterly meeting to have each of its now 138 members send $100 personal checks to Oceana’s Home Partnership. OHP is a nonprofit organization that provides an assortment of services and resources to Oceana residents who struggle with aspects of…

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Electronics stolen in break-in

September 10, 2015
Electronics stolen in break-in

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Several electronic devices were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 200 block of Courtland Street that was reported to the Hart Police Department Tuesday, Sept. 8. Items stolen include a laptop computer, an iPad, a digital camera, a…

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Auto shop break-in

September 9, 2015
Auto shop break-in

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 includes: – Noon, breaking and entering to an auto shop, Main St., Walkerville. No other information immediately available. – 2 p.m., rollover crash, no injuries, southbound US-31 near mile…

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MSP: No arrest in connection to motorcycle fatality

September 9, 2015

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — No arrests have been made in connection to the motorcycle crash Sunday evening, Sept. 6, on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue that resulted in the death of Jesus Armando DeLeon-Rodriguez, 22, of Hart, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. MSP reported to OCP Tuesday, Sept. 8, that an arrest had been made,…

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Recent deaths, reported September 9, 2015.

September 9, 2015

Jesus Armando DeLeon Rodriguez, 22, of Hart, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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‘Mathemagician’ kicks off a Year of Math Magic at WSCC

September 9, 2015
‘Mathemagician’ kicks off a Year of Math Magic at WSCC

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Dr. Arthur Benjamin, a highly-credentialed mathematician who is also a masterfully-skilled magician, will deliver a unique presentation entitled “Mathemagics” on Thurs., Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in West Shore Community College’s Center Stage Theater. This event kicks off a year-long program series designed to help students and members of the community encounter the delightful, playful side…

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School district remains closed due to mold

September 9, 2015

HESPERIA — Moldy carpeting in five classrooms has delayed the start of the school year at Hesperia Community Schools for two days. Superintendent Mike Corey said in an email that school will be closed again Wednesday, Sept. 9, to complete the cleaning process before school starts with a full day of school Thursday, Sept. 10. The mold was found Monday,…

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Free junior deer hunting licenses at Meijer stores.

September 8, 2015

Young hunters, ages 16 and younger, once again will have the opportunity to get a free junior deer hunting license at all Meijer stores in Michigan Sept. 11 and 12. Youths must be accompanied by an adult, and should print out and bring the free junior deer hunting license coupon to the store’s sporting goods department. The coupon is valid for…

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Stolen truck recovered in Muskegon Heights

September 8, 2015

HART — A truck that was stolen from the city hall parking lot last week was recovered in Muskegon Heights, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The Russell Construction truck, which is a 2002 Ford F-150 Super Cab, was found abandoned with minimal damage to the front bumper, Leimback said No arrests have been made, and the case is under…

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West Shore dean’s list.

September 8, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2015 Summer Semester.  Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade point…

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Police make several arrests during holiday weekend

September 8, 2015
Police make several arrests during holiday weekend

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend, Sept. 4-7, 2015 includes: Friday, Sept. 4, 2015: – 5:33 p.m., a 23-year-old Grand Rapids woman was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US-31 and Taylor Rd., Hart Twp.…

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Mold in carpeting causes class cancellation on the first day of school; officials are hoping school will resume tomorrow

September 8, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Mold that was found Monday, Sept. 7, in carpeting in five classrooms caused Hesperia Community Schools to cancel school on the first day back from summer break Tuesday, Sept. 8. Superintendent Michael Corey said he is hoping that classes will resume Wednesday, Sept. 9, but will likely not make a decision until 6…

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Deceased motorcyclist ID’d; suspect arrested in connection to crash

September 8, 2015
Deceased motorcyclist ID’d; suspect arrested in connection to crash

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The motorcyclist who died Sunday evening, Sept. 6, following a crash on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue has been identified as Jesus Armando DeLeon-Rodriguez, 22, of Hart, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A suspect was arrested for operating while intoxicated in connection to the crash, said…

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