Cocaine delivery case headed to trial. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Walkerville man accused of second-offense cocaine delivery is scheduled to go to trial April 7-9. Antonio John-Renee Welcom, of 3259 166th Ave., appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 22, via Zoom video conferencing due to COVID-19. Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon offered a plea arrangement…
Man pleads guilty to assaulting corrections officer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Rothbury man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 22, to one count of assaulting a prison employee. Daniel Arthur Smith, 7792 S. 80th Ave., testified that he “resisted an officer that attempted to secure him in his cell.” “I was kind of blacked…
Kalkaska woman lodged in prison for CSC, child abuse pleads guilty to break-in. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Kalkaska woman convicted of second-degree child abuse and third-degree criminal sexual conduct added another felony to her criminal record when she pleaded guilty Monday, Feb. 22, in 27th Circuit Court to breaking and entering with intent. Kaytelin Hazel-Keefer Carlson…
Several pigs die in barn fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Several pigs perished in a barn fire early Saturday morning, Feb. 20, at 2264 S. 204th Avenue, according to Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. The approximate 60-by-60 foot barn is a “total loss” said Eichenberg. In addition to the Hesperia Area Fire Department, firefighters from Walkerville, Ferry…
The Land: Asparagus Day March 11 goes virtual. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 11. This will be the first ever…
.png)
