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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Recent death, reported Sept. 8, 2015.

September 8, 2015

Joseph M. Abe, 96, of Hart, passed away September 6, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart.

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Recent deaths, reported Sept. 7, 2015.

September 7, 2015

Ruth Wieman,  87, of Shelby, died Sat. Sept. 5, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. James O’Connell, 73, of Montague, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Motorcyclist dies following Filmore Rd crash.

September 7, 2015

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist died Sunday evening following a crash on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue. The crash, which involved only the motorcycle, occurred shortly before 8 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police Hart Post. The driver of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name is not…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

September 4, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

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.  Jonathan Robert VanderNaalt, the son of Steven and Tara VanderNaalt of Hart, was born June 23, 2015 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Trudy…

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Parents, children encouraged to participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

September 4, 2015

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 essential…

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Great Lakes People Fund deadline is Oct. 1.

September 4, 2015

The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area. The upcoming grant application deadline is October 1. The People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each month to the next dollar. Since 1999 more than $2.67 million in…

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911 center to celebrate 20 years.

September 3, 2015
911 center to celebrate 20 years.

WEARE TOWNSHIP  — Mason-Oceana 911 will celebrate its 20 year anniversary with a public open house on Saturday, September 19 from 1 to 5 p.m.  The event will include facility tours by the 911 staff and 911 board members, public education for adults and kids, food (hot dogs, chips, etc) and unprecedented access to the Mason-Oceana 911 facility and operation.…

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Hesperia students participate in archeological dig.

September 3, 2015
Hesperia students participate in archeological dig.

HESPERIA — A group of local students spent a week working with US Forest Service archaeologists and Newaygo County Museum staff at a dig site near Hesperia. The 10-12 year-olds began their week-long experience on August 3 to discuss tools and techniques with the forest service staff.  The dig site was a farmstead owned by the Booher family on Jefferson…

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Anterless deer application results available.

September 3, 2015

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to check their antlerless deer drawing results and availability of remaining licenses at www.michigan.gov/huntdrawings. Successful applicants may purchase their licenses online at E-License, at any authorized license agent or at a DNR Customer Service Center. All leftover public- and private-land antlerless deer licenses will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis beginning Wednesday Sept.…

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