HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Janee Nichole Johnson, 36, assault with a dangerous weapon. Offense date: Sept. 18, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $500/10 percent. Probable cause conference: Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. Brian James Puffenberger, 34, possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than…
PENTWATER — Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and a full day of family fun during Oktoberfest this Saturday, Oct. 10. Car enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Oktoberfest Car Show that will feature more than 150 classic cars and hot rods lining Hancock Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Pentwater Chamber…
WALKERVILLE — Wendy Maynard-Somers, who was superintendent at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools for seven years, has entered contract negotiations with the Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education for the part-time superintendent job. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, to enter contract negotiations with Maynard-Somers. The board unanimously approved last month to advance her as the sole finalist in…
HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 5, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Isaac Robert Gill, 37, was found guilty by a jury, Aug. 5, of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and was sentenced, Oct. 5, to one year in jail with credit for 64 days served; two years probation; and $598 in fines and costs. Amanda Marie Fetterhoff, 39, pleaded…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the driver of a tan Chevrolet Tahoe in the above photo that was captured on the owner’s trail cam feed before the Bushnell brand trail cam valued at $100 was stolen from the 6100 block of East Garfield Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The theft was reported…
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