By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The remains of an unidentified baby girl found dead inside a porta-potty at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, June 28, will be buried in an Ottawa County cemetery. Oceana County Probate Judge Eric Fox issued an order Thursday, Oct. 15, ruling that Baby Doe’s remains be placed in custody of Travis Byrnes…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 27-year-old mother convicted of second-degree child abuse in connection to the death of her 7-month-old son was sentenced to 54 months (4 ½ years) to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 12. Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan pleaded no contest to the charge, Aug. 10. Her boyfriend, Devin…
HART — After a nearly four-month investigation, the Michigan State Police turned over a 385-page report regarding allegations involving the Gull Lake High School football program to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office. Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Bizon said it will be a long process to review the file. “It is massive and will take time to review,” he said. …
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The criminal trial against a 45-year-old woman accused of breaking into storage units with three accomplices last April ended in a hung jury Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Melissa Sue Young was charged with two felony counts of breaking and entering a building with intent following a break-in to…
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…
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