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St. Mary’s food pantry golf outing

July 28, 2014

HART — A golf outing to benefit St. Mary’s Church food pantry and building fund is set for Saturday, Aug. 23, at Colonial Golf Course. Entry fee is $200 for a team of four with registration starting at 8:30 a.m. Outing is limited to 25 teams. Prizes for top three places will be given away; 50/50 raffle; skins; hole-in-one car…

Open Mic Night at Hart Commons

July 28, 2014

Local musicians and singers are invited to the Hart Commons this Saturday at 7 p.m. for Open Mic Night. Each group will have the opportunity to play a few songs. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the music and the view of Hart Lake. Proceeds support the Oceana County Jail Ministry,…

MSU alumni golf scramble

July 28, 2014

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. (Mason County) — A Michigan State University Mason/Oceana counties alumni golf outing is being held Friday, Aug. 15 at Lakeside Links Golf Club on Chauvez Road. The four-person, 18-hole scramble starts at 1 p.m. and anyone is welcome to participate. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mason/Oceana MSU Alumni Association. The cost is $65 per person…

Beach hazard

July 27, 2014

BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNINGTHROUGH MONDAY EVENING * HIGH WAVE ACTION STRONG CURRENTS AND DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS EXPECTED. * STRONG STRUCTURAL CURRENTS EXPECTED. * STRONG LONGSHORE CURRENTS EXPECTED. * RIP CURRENTS POSSIBLE. * LOCATION BEACHES FROM ST JOESPH TO MANISTEE. * BEACHES WITH PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS TODAY INCLUDE NORTH BEACH IN SOUTH HAVEN HOLLAND STATE PARK…

DSB Band tries to maintain the standard set by Journey

July 25, 2014

LUDINGTON — The third annual West Shore Bank Rhythm & Dunes concert series kicks off 7 p.m. Saturday night at Waterfront Park. Starting the season is the DSB Band, a tribute to the popular rock band Journey. OCP Editor-in-Chief Rob Alway spoke with lead singer Juan Del Castillo at his home in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon. OCP: Tell me about the DSB…

Assistant prosecutor resigns, takes job with Springstead

July 24, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erin Fisher resigned from her position this week and has taken a job as an associate attorney with Springstead Law Offices in Hart. Fisher, who began the job of chief assistant prosecutor Jan. 1, 2013, will remain working in the prosecutor’s office until Aug. 26. “On July 22,…

Upcoming concerts in Hart

July 24, 2014

The Electric Wombats are playing this Friday at 7 p.m. in the Hart Historic District, and the Justin Wierenga Trio is set to perform next Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hart Commons for the summer concert series. Historic District concerts: The Salty Cats, Aug. 1; Bad Manors, Aug. 8; and Northern Edge, Aug. 15. Concerts are free and donations…

Towing company owner facing up to 10 years in prison

July 24, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Paul J. Rosse, the owner of Paul’s Towing in Hart, is facing up 10 years in prison after recently pleading guilty to one felony count of common law fraud. Rosse is set for sentencing Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. in 27th Circuit Court. He was arrested last month by the Oceana County Sheriff’s…

Arraignments

July 24, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Robert James Palmer, 24, of 1123 Atlantic St., Grand Rapids, was arrested July 12 by the Pentwater Police Department (PPD) for a misdemeanor of larceny less than $200. Bail: $1,000/personal. He was arrested the next day (July 13) by…

District Court sentencings

July 23, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – David Theodore McDaniel, 45, of 4825 W. Wayne Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty July 21 of disorderly person – jostling. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. – Duane Allan Priese, 35, of 9441 E. Lane…

Journey tribute band kicks off first of two Rhythm & Dunes concerts

July 23, 2014

Sponsored by West Shore Bank. LUDINGTON — The first of two free community concerts sponsored by West Shore Bank will be this Saturday, July 26, at Waterfront Park. The Journey tribute band, DSB Band, will kick off the third annual Rhythm & Dunes series. DSB has been highly revered by fans as the “next best thing” to the classic rock band…

Free spa afternoon for interested pageant contestants

July 23, 2014

LUDINGTON — Miss Ludington Area, Emma Martin, and the pageant board of directors invite young women from Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties to enjoy an afternoon of spa treatments at Cartier Mansion Saturday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. The Royal Spa Afternoon is a chance to relax, but also learn about competing in the 2014-2015 Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant…

Welcome to the world! Recent births.

July 23, 2014

Welcome to the world! Olivia Rose Rocha, the daughter of Samantha Faz and Antonio Rocha Jr. of Hart, was born July 16, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Alisson Lynn Smith, the daughter of Issa Saavedra and Bradley Smith Jr. of Hart, was born June 27, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome…

New event embraces the outdoors

July 22, 2014

HART — The inaugural All Seasons Outdoor Show set for next weekend, Aug. 2 and 3, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds celebrates the many outdoor activities that this area offers — hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, snowmobiling, dune riding, camping and swimming. The outdoor show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The…

Ferry comes alive during Ghost Town Day

July 21, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive this Saturday during its annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they must sign up at 9 a.m. The Ferry…

Take it to Hart Car Show Saturday

July 21, 2014

HART — Take a trip back in time viewing beautiful classic cars during the 12th Annual Take it to Hart Car Show this Saturday in downtown Hart. The event also features an art and crafts fair, kids’ activities and plenty of opportunities to enjoy delicious food. Registration for car show participants is $10 and takes place from 8-10 a.m. Car…

Pentwater man injured after crash; driver arrested

July 21, 2014

PENTWATER — A 23-year-old Pentwater man received minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash in the Village of Pentwater Saturday. The crash occurred at the intersection of Victory Lane and Sixth Street. According to the Pentwater Police Dept., a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old Whitehall man was traveling south on Victory Lane at a high rate of speed and failed to…

Fun times ahead at Shelby Summer Street Festival

July 20, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — The inaugural Shelby Summer Street Festival, set for Saturday Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will offer fun activities for all ages. The new event will offer a classic car show, a 5K run/walk, live rock and roll music, a farm and craft fair, children’s games and activities and food vendors.…