News

Montague man, 64, faces prison for CSC.

December 19, 2016

Montague man, 64, faces prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man faces a minimum of five years in prison after pleading “no contest” Monday, Dec. 19, in 27th Circuit Court to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., molested a female child under the age…

Read more »

Household Water Well Program helps rural Michigan homeowners

December 19, 2016

Household Water Well Program helps rural Michigan homeowners Michigan rural homeowners who need to repair or construct new wells may be eligible for a low-interest loan through the Household Water Well Program (HHWWP). Administered by the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), HHWWP offers an up to $11,000 loan for water-well construction or repairs. Loans carry an interest rate of 1…

Read more »

Community’s support for fire victims ‘overwhelming.’

December 18, 2016

Community’s support for fire victims ‘overwhelming.’ No more donations needed. #OceanaCountyNews #ParkviewManorFire HART — The Oceana community has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist the Parkview Manor victims, and donations are now no longer needed. “Thank you to everyone who has donated to the victims of the Parkview Manor apartment fire in Hart!” states Oceana’s Home…

Read more »

78th District Court arraignments.

December 18, 2016

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Austin Michael Nead, 20, of 6659 Clock Rd., Walkerville, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of failure to register as sex offender. Preliminary conference: Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…

Read more »

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

December 18, 2016

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Zachary Aaron Dixon, 23, of 748 Winter St., Spring Lake, was found guilty Nov. 21 of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) less than $200 and was sentenced Dec. 12 to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

Read more »