During the last two weeks, several people were arrested on warrants issued for their arrests as a result of investigations handled by SSCENT (State, Sheriff, Chief Enforcement of Narcotics Team) detectives. All of the cases listed below are unrelated. The locations of the arrests were not provided, but most took place in Oceana County, according to MSP Lt. Andrew Ambrose,…
AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Michigan State University Extension will hold an anti-bullying workshop, titled ABCs of Bullying Prevention: Addressing Bullying in Community Settings, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the West Shore Educational Service District, 2130 W. U.S. 10-31. The half-day workshop is designed for adults who live with, care about and work with young…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lawrence Lee Byard, 56, of 13260 Golden Circle, Fenton, Mich., was found guilty Oct. 26 of careless operation. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; court suspended right to operate…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. LEAVITT TWP. — A full truckload of butternut squash spilled out of a semi truck when it tipped over Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, on Taylor Road and 198th Avenue near Walkerville. The truck driver, a 31-year-old man, was transported by Oceana County EMS to an area hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Rothbury woman who owes over $47,000 for welfare fraud pleaded guilty to the charge in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 26. Diana Velazquez, of 7095 S. Clearwater Court, must pay 60 percent of the money she owes by the end of her probation term. No up-front jail time will be ordered…
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