Hansen’s ‘Supermarket Sweep’

May 4, 2015
Hansen’s ‘Supermarket Sweep’

HART — Hansen Foods “Supermarket Sweep” had another successful run. In one minute, Tim Hertzler, at left, was able to grab $351.22 worth of groceries. Standing next to Hertzler is Hansen Foods owner Dave Hansen. Kim Martin won the two-minute round and collected $515.70 in food. Dana Hodges won a $100 Hansen’s gift certificate. A total of $3,800 was raised,…

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Jury acquits county commissioner of drunk driving

May 4, 2015
Jury acquits county commissioner of drunk driving

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A six-member jury found Oceana County Commissioner Andrew Sebolt “not guilty” last week of a drunk driving charge in 78th District Court. Sebolt’s drunk driving case ended in a hung jury last February, and a second trial took place last week that acquitted him of the misdemeanor charge. Sebolt, 33, was arrested last…

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50-acre forest fire deemed ‘suspicious’

May 4, 2015
50-acre forest fire deemed ‘suspicious’

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OTTO TWP. — A 50-acre forest fire on federal land about a half mile north of the intersection of Skeels and Harris roads Sunday evening, May 3, has been deemed suspicious, Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks said Monday, May 4. No one was injured and no structures were damaged in the blaze, Brooks said.…

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DVDs stolen

May 4, 2015
DVDs stolen

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a complaint of stolen DVDs on McKinley Road near 100th Avenue Sunday, May 3, at 5:45 p.m. Other MSP activity…

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Oceana man found dead on park bench; drugs may be to blame

May 4, 2015
Oceana man found dead on park bench; drugs may be to blame

MUSKEGON – An Oceana County man was found dead on a park bench near Moon Elementary School Sunday afternoon, May 3, according to mlive. The death appears to have been caused by a possible drug overdose, and an autopsy is pending, police told mlive. The man was found at 2:44 p.m. in the 1800 block of Hoyt Street. Medical first responders…

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Recent deaths, May 4, 2015.

May 4, 2015

Claud Beck, 51, of Montague, died May 1, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Milton H. Pugsley, 90, of Pentwater, passed away on May 1, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ludington & Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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College offers classes in photography.

May 3, 2015
College offers classes in photography.

The Light Chaser is brought to you by MyProLab.com, a professional photographic lab offering services to the consumer market. MyProLab.com, the official photographic lab of Media Group 31 (our parent company). The Light Chaser. A blog by Rob Alway. Chapter 13: Enriching your photography skills at West Shore Community College Have you ever wanted to take your photography to the…

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6 departments battle forest fire

May 3, 2015
6 departments battle forest fire

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OTTO TWP. — Firefighters from six area departments are battling a 20-acre forest fire on state land about a half mile north of the intersection of Skeels and Harris roads Sunday evening, May 3. A firefighter on scene said no houses appeared to be in immediate danger other than an old hunting cabin. Fire crews…

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The debate over Michigan’s no-fault insurance law.

May 3, 2015

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. In Michigan, all drivers must maintain no-fault automobile insurance to cover both property damage and personal injury.  Unlike other states, Michigan provides lifetime medical benefits for those who are catastrophically injured in automobile accidents.  Individual insurance companies are only required to pay personal injury benefits up to $530,000; the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association…

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Recent death, May 2, 2015.

May 2, 2015

Lori Lynn Foster, 50, of Hart, passed away April 30, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart and Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Hesperia elementary students learn valuable lesson during library visit

May 2, 2015
Hesperia elementary students learn valuable lesson during library visit

HESPERIA —  Patricia St. Clair Elementary third graders visited the Hesperia Community Library, and learned that everyone — not just kids — have fears, and there are positive ways to deal with our fears. They listened to Michigan author Patricia Polacco’s book, “Thunder Cake,” which is based on her childhood visits with her grandmother. Polacco was afraid of thunder, and…

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School bond focuses on ‘high priority needs’

May 1, 2015
School bond focuses on ‘high priority needs’

See video here.  Issue goes before voters Tuesday By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A high school that has had few renovations since it was built 53 years ago is the focus of a 2-mill bond issue set to go before Hart Public School voters Tuesday, May 5. Making the campus better for “our kids, our community, our future”…

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Suspended license, property destruction

May 1, 2015
Suspended license, property destruction

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday April 30, 2015: – 1:33 a.m., driving while license suspended and no security, 64th Avenue and Log Rd., Hart Twp. –…

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Recent death, May 1, 2015.

May 1, 2015

Russell Ward, 71, of Walkerville, died Thurs. April 30, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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78th District Court sentencings

April 30, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, April 27, in 78th District Court: – Jeffery Wade Holman, 24, of 6502 W. Filmore Rd., Mears, was found guilty April 27 of second-offense operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to three days in jail with credit for three days served; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

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Police handle crashes, disputes

April 30, 2015
Police handle crashes, disputes

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, April 28, 2015: – 1:34 p.m., one-vehicle rollover accident, no injuries, US-31 near Park Rd., Grant Twp. – 3:19 p.m.,…

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YAC presents Shelby grad’s film, ‘The Homestretch’

April 29, 2015
YAC presents Shelby grad’s film, ‘The Homestretch’

HART — The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of the Community Foundation for Oceana County is hosting a public screening of ‘The Homestretch,’ a documentary directed and produced by Kirsten Kelly, a 1990 Shelby High School graduate. The screening is set for Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Middle School Auditorium. YAC is also hosting screenings at Hart…

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Suspect arrested in connection to Wesco crash

April 29, 2015
Suspect arrested in connection to Wesco crash

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — A 33-year-old Rothbury man has been arrested in connection to an incident at the Wesco convenience store the night of April 8, in which a natural gas line was severed. John David Jordan was charged with reckless driving and failure to report a property damage accident, said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana…

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