Local native Jason Wenk purchases ‘hidden gem.’ Story and photos by Contributing Writer Fred Inglis. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Oceana County native Jason Wenk always dreamed of owning a golf course, but he never imagined buying two renowned courses in West Michigan — both located in the Shelby area — within the last seven months. Wenk officially bought the Benona Shores…
Sheriff warns motorists to watch for deer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off…
Man steals car, burglarizes house to steal beer. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 64-year-old Kent County man Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, on car theft and burglary charges after he allegedly stole a 2013 Lincoln Navigator from the Taylor Bridge Store and drove to a nearby house where he stole beer and drank it, according to Lt.…
Shelby man sentenced to year in jail for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 5, for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl. Daniel Brian Burns, of 2936 E. Baseline…
Accosting children tops 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: Felonies – Adan Rivera-Rodriguez, 30, of 19 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) on two felony counts of accosting children for immoral purposes. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Oct. 19…
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