Recent death, reported June 19, 2015.

June 19, 2015

Lester Earl Hillier, 77, of Montague, passed away June 18, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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MSP: Safety is number-one priority at EF

June 18, 2015
MSP: Safety is number-one priority at EF

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Electric Forest Festival coverage is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — As one of the largest music festivals in the nation descends upon the small Rothbury community, the Michigan State Police are prepared to make the experience a safe one for everyone involved and impacted by it.…

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Prosecutor: Woman suing sheriff had a UAE license but expired Michigan license.

June 17, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRAND RAPIDS — A woman who is suing the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for violating her civil rights claiming she was forced to remove a religious head scarf as she was being booked in the county jail last month on a charge of driving while license suspended was driving on an expired Michigan license. However,…

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Muslim woman sues sheriff’s office, claiming she was forced to remove head scarf during jail booking

June 17, 2015
Muslim woman sues sheriff’s office, claiming she was forced to remove head scarf during jail booking

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRAND RAPIDS — A Muslim woman from Dearborn Heights is suing the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for violating her civil rights after she claims she was forced to remove a religious head scarf as she was being booked in the county jail last month for a charge of driving while license suspended (DWLS). Fatme Dakroub,…

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GHSP to host food truck

June 17, 2015

HART – GHSP, in conjunction with United Way of the Lakeshore, is sponsoring a food truck for the Oceana County community Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. until noon (or when all food has been distributed) in the Hart High School parking lot. Due to construction on Johnson Street, use the 72nd Avenue entrance to access the school campus. GHSP…

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Car-deer crash on Deer Road

June 17, 2015
Car-deer crash on Deer Road

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. GOLDEN TWP. — Michigan State Police were dispatched to a car-deer accident on Deer Road near 48th Avenue Tuesday, June 16, at 4:19 p.m. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart MSP post Tuesday, June 16, 2015: – 9:24 a.m.,…

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Cassopolis man dies in dune crash

June 17, 2015
Cassopolis man dies in dune crash

GOLDEN TWP. — A sunny day at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes turned tragic Tuesday afternoon, June 16, when a 20-year-old Cassopolis man died in an ORV crash. Evan James Niedzielski was pronounced dead at the scene after the 1989 yellow Suzuki 500 quad he was operating rolled over, throwing him from the vehicle. “Niedzielski had injuries to his head…

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Hart man arrested after pointing toy gun at vehicle on U.S. 10.

June 16, 2015
Hart man arrested after pointing toy gun at vehicle on U.S. 10.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in -Chief. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — An 18-year-old Hart man was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly pointing a gun at another vehicle while traveling west on U.S. 10 about 7:30 p.m. According to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, the man was a passenger in a vehicle. He reportedly pointed a gun at another vehicle occupied by a…

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Shelby High School receives grant to buy Chromebooks for each student.

June 16, 2015
Shelby High School receives grant to buy Chromebooks for each student.

SHELBY — Shelby High School was one of five schools in Michigan selected to receive a technology grant that will provide a Google Chromebook computer to each high school student. “In addition to providing new devices to students one to one, the grant will also increase wireless capacity within the high school, replace and update projectors and other staff computers…

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Pentwater – a place to call home

June 16, 2015
Pentwater – a place to call home

PENTWATER — In an effort to promote the year-round benefits of the charming village, community leaders and citizens have launched a campaign to attract more people to live in Pentwater. The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce prominently carries a new message,  “Discover Pentwater. Come for a Day. A Week. A Life” on its website. “To the surprise of many visitors, Pentwater…

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3 Hesperia teens, originally charged as adults, plea guilty in family court.

June 16, 2015

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. HART — The third of three Hesperia teenaged boys, initially charged with sexual assault and conspiracy to commit crimes against a classmate, pled guilty in 27th Circuit Court Family Division recently. The other two boys had already entered pleas. Initially the three 14-year-old boys were charged as adults. See original story here. Oceana County Prosecutor Joe…

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188 golfers battle rain in Joe Foster Open; event draws Red Wings star

June 16, 2015
188 golfers battle rain in Joe Foster Open; event draws Red Wings star

Story Contributed By Fred Inglis. Inglis is a 22-year sports reporter/anchor for KTVU – TV in Oakland, Calif. and a two-time Emmy winner. SHELBY — The 42nd Annual Joe Foster Open took on the look of The British Open last weekend at Oceana Golf Club. The rain and fog loomed over the two-day Best Ball tournament, but all 94 teams…

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Raffle during arts and crafts fest supports artisan center

June 16, 2015
Raffle during arts and crafts fest supports artisan center

PENTWATER — The Annual Spring Fest Raffle for the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center will take place this weekend during the Pentwater Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Fest. Spring Fest, which is an annual arts and craft festival, is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Village Green. Over 100…

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‘Music On The Commons’ begins Wednesday with EDM DJ

June 15, 2015
‘Music On The Commons’ begins Wednesday with EDM DJ

HART — Hart Main Street presents the 2015 lineup for Music On The Commons, which is a free outdoor concert series Wednesday nights at the Hart Commons at the intersection of State and Main streets. – June 17 – DJ Bobby Wobblez – Electronic Dance Music (EDM),  7:30-9:30 p.m. Rain date: Friday, June 19. – July 15 – Hannah Rose Graves…

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Two injured in separate weekend dune crashes

June 15, 2015
Two injured in separate weekend dune crashes

GOLDEN TWP. — Two men were injured in separate crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend involving the same type of ORV. A 28-year-old Midland man was injured following a crash Friday, June 12, at 4:28 p.m. “Driver (was) found with leg stuck in rear tires,” states an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “Unknown…

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Ludington man injured in US-31 rollover crash

June 15, 2015
Ludington man injured in US-31 rollover crash

SHELBY TWP. — A 29-year-old Ludington man received moderate injuries in a rollover crash on northbound US-31, south of West Buchanan Road, Friday, June 12, at 4:25 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The 1999 red Honda Passport that the man was driving hit the guardrail and overturned after a tire blew, according to the report.…

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DVDs, electronics stolen in break-in

June 15, 2015
DVDs, 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. COLFAX TWP. — DVDs and electronics were stolen during a breaking and entering that was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Saturday, June 13, at 6:46 p.m. in the 5000 block of 186th Avenue. Other recent MSP activity in…

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Recent deaths, reported June 15, 2015.

June 15, 2015

D. Raymond, 90, of Hart passed away on June 14, 2015 at his home in Hart. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral and Cremation Center, Ludington. Irene Griffen, 102, of Shelby, died June 12, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Arlene Renkema, 81, of Hart, died June 13, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Sharon Laham, 68, of Shelby,…

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