Mears man faces jail after crashing into building during police chase. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 24-year-old Mears man faces serving up to nine months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 22, to fleeing and eluding police and second-offense operating while intoxicated. Colt Crittenden, of 1476 Shore Dr., admitted that he fled from…
Extreme fire conditions today. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Oceana County until 8 p.m. Monday, April 22. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The warning calls…
US 31 to close between US 10, PM Highway for utility work. AMBER TOWNSHIP — US 31 expressway between US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway will be closed three days over the next couple of weeks to allow for utility work. Michigan Electric Transmission is pulling new high voltage wires across the expressway, according to John Richard of Michigan Department…
By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jared Ray Miller, 28, of 9441 Oak Lane, Montague, was found guilty March 4 of aggravated assault and was sentenced April 15 to six months probation; one year discretionary jail for one year; $273 in restitution; and $1,025 in fines and costs. One count of…
#OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Richard Marc Jobbins, 41, of 10771 Parkwood Dr., Montague, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine possession and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary exam: May 6 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Larry…
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