Blog Archives

Griffin retiring as county clerk, Anderson appointed.

March 26, 2019

Griffin retiring as county clerk, Anderson appointed. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Honorable Robert D. Springstead announced that Amy Anderson of Shelby has been appointed to serve as Oceana County county clerk, succeeding Rebecca Griffin who retires at the end of the month. Griffin has served as county clerk for more than 16 years. Anderson’s appointment is effective April 1. “As…

Read more »

Former wire products employee accused of stealing electrodes.

March 25, 2019

Former wire products employee accused of stealing electrodes. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The felony theft case against a 30-year-old Pentwater man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Branden Lee Bryant, of 6703 S. Lorne Dr., was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department for a felony of larceny in a building and second-offense habitual offender. Bryant…

Read more »

Child porn case heads to trial.

March 25, 2019

Child porn case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —The child porn case against a 52-year-old Shelby man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., faces felony charges of possession of child sexually abusive material and fourth-offense habitual offender. Ramthun is currently incarcerated in the Oceana County Jail…

Read more »

Mears man arrested for felonious assault.

March 25, 2019

Mears man arrested for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A 24-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious assault after allegedly attempting to fire a round from a “makeshift modified firearm” Monday, March 25, shortly before 3 a.m. on West Fox Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The firearm was modified by using some…

Read more »

Long-time Oceana judge passes away.

March 22, 2019

Long-time Oceana judge passes away. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Long-time Oceana County Judge Terrence R. Thomas passed away Friday morning, March 22, at the age of 78. Thomas retired Jan. 1, 2015 after presiding over the 27th Circuit Court in Oceana and Newaygo counties for 36 years. Known for his outspoken demeanor, the judge made a name for…

Read more »