NEW ERA — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 40-year-old New Era woman Friday, Jan 9, at 3:15 p.m. for operating while intoxicated on Oceana Drive near Third Street. Troopers also arrested a fugitive Sunday, Jan. 11, at 11:35 a.m. in the 100 block of N. Michigan Avenue in Shelby Township. No details about…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. NEWFIELD TWP. — Battling a winter storm with single-digit temperatures, firefighters from six departments fought a blaze Friday afternoon, Jan. 9, that began in a residential garage and quickly spread to a single-story modular home. The garage and home owned by George Golden, located at 8697 E. Parkton Lane along the White River, are a…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — The huge storm that dumped over a foot of snow with blizzard-like conditions overnight appears to be winding down, and residents are digging out this morning. “Secondary roads are impassible with very deep drifts,” according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. “Lake effect snow continues this morning through today (Jan.…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Friday, Jan. 9, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Shelby – Hart – Walkerville – Pentwater – Hesperia
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Tom Allen Griffes, 50, of 55 1st St., Kent City, was convicted by a jury Nov. 25 of operating while impaired by liquor, second offense. He was sentenced to nine days in jail; one year discretionary jail; $1,765 in fines and costs; six months…
OCEANA COUNTY — Local police agencies are reporting minor traffic crashes through Wednesday, Jan. 7 Michigan State Police, Hart post Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 – 8:42 p.m., harassment, Sunset Blvd., Newfield Twp. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 – 5 p.m., one-car property damage accident, Oceana Dr. near Buchanan Rd., Shelby Twp. Hart Police Department Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 – 1:18 p.m.,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday, Jan. 7, in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Vicki Lynn Wambaugh, 35, of 1275 E. Wilke Rd., Rothbury, was arrested Dec. 14 by OCSO for a felony of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), third offense. A preliminary conference is set for Jan.…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Walkerville – Pentwater – Shelby – Hart
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN GRAND RAPIDS HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING AND DRIFTING SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THURSDAY TO 4 PM EST FRIDAY. HAZARDOUS WEATHER
SHELBY TWP. — Two people were hospitalized — one with life-threatening injuries — following a head-on two-car crash on M-20 near 88th Avenue at approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. “Troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to the scene and discovered that one of the drivers, a 19-year-old Hart man, was pinned in the wreckage of his vehicle,” an…
GRANT TWP. — A female passenger was transported by Oceana EMS to Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby following a rollover crash Wednesday, Jan. 7, at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Oceana Drive near Cleveland Road. The male driver of the Ford F-250 pickup truck was not injured, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The female…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — F/Lt. Jeff White, commander of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, is urging motorists to stay off the roads today due to extremely dangerous driving conditions. White-out conditions; single-digit temperatures; blowing snow; and extremely slick and snow-covered roadways are wreaking havoc. Numerous accidents have been reported in Oceana County, including a…
LUDINGTON – Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) will be hosting its grand opening of its new facility, located at 906 East Ludington Avenue from 3-6 p.m., February 17. Fundraising Event and Community Outreach Coordinator, Carrie Kosla was very excited to announce the news at this morning’s press conference at the Ludington Public Library and she was thrilled to announce that…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. This post may be updated. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2014, the following schools are closed: – Walkerville. – Hart. – Shelby – Pentwater – Montague
The Department of Natural Resources today announced that spring turkey hunting applications are now on sale through Saturday, Feb 1. The 2015 spring turkey season runs April 20 through May 31, with several different hunt periods to choose from. “Hunters looking for the greatest flexibility may wish to purchase a Hunt 234 license. You can buy this license starting March 16, no…
VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – West Shore Community College will launch a new dinner theater venture with its production of Ken Ludwig’s newest farce, “Fox on the Fairway.” Director Mike Mikula, new WSCC adjunct faculty member and professional actor for the past 25 years, is looking for three men and three women for this comedy. Auditions are Jan. 12 and 13, at…
HART — A 26-year-old Pentwater man was arrested by the Hart Police Department on New Year’s Day at 3:20 p.m. following a property damage accident near the Marathon gas station on Polk Road. Other recent HPD activity includes: Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015: – 12 p.m., a 44-year-old Hart man was arrested for a personal protection order (PPO) violation on Lincoln…
HART — The community football forum originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13, has been moved to Sunday, Jan. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. The meeting focuses on the school district’s recent decision to cancel the 2015 varsity season and plans for the sport’s future. Citing dwindling numbers, school officials announced last month that there will not…
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