78th District Court misdemeanor arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court on misdemeanor charges: Benjamin James Berrington, 34, of 11056 Summerbrook Court; Pentwater Police Department (PPD); domestic violence. Bail: $2,500/personal recognizance. Pretrial: Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Jessica Elizabeth Hambright, 31, of 4045 Crestview Lane, Muskegon; Hesperia Police Department; driving while…
Sailing program soothes soldiers in troubled waters. PENTWATER — The West Michigan Sail Program (WMSP) announced that the not-for-profit-organization has formally launched a fundraising campaign to support critically needed programming for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). PTS, formerly known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), has exponentially worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread unemployment and unprecedented political unrest.…
Meth possession tops 27th Circuit Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 in 27th Circuit Court: Eric Duane Martin, 46, of 9516 Oak Lane, Mears, was found guilty Nov. 30, 2020 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Jan. 25, 2021 to 120 days in jail with credit for 73 days served;…
Pentwater schools seek input for bond proposal. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools officials are seeking input from the community as they prepare for a possible bond proposal to address the district’s “aging facilities,” said Superintendent Scott Karpatian. Approximately $8-10 million in immediate maintenance and repair needs have been identified, said Karaptian. The school district is asking community members to complete…
Shelby man receives jail term in ethnic intimidation case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A 69-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 10 days in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 25, for a misdemeanor conviction of assault and battery. James Richard Sizemore, of 2293 W. Woodrow Rd., originally faced a felony count of ethnic intimidation and a…
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