Police news, Aug. 14, 2023 The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023: 10:34 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 38-year-old Mears man was arrested for disorderly conduct, 3500 block of North Ridge Road, Golden Township. Friday, Aug. 11, 2023: 9:30 a.m., (OCSO), a 49-year-old Mears man was arrested for illegal entry, methamphetamine possession and…
Detroit man arrested for domestic violence wanted on 13 warrants HART — A 36-year-old Detroit man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on charges of domestic violence, interfering with a 911 call, operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended in the 4200 block of Polk Road, Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 12:45 a.m. The man dragged a woman by…
Shelby man in stable condition after being shot BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Shelby man is in stable condition at a Muskegon hospital after being shot with a gun Sunday night, Aug. 13, in the 3700 block of South 60th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. No one has been arrested in connection to the shooting, and there…
Motorcyclist ejected from bike, which hits two parked cars GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old New Era man was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital after being ejected from a 2006 Honda CBR motorcycle, which ran over two parked cars Friday, Aug. 11, shortly after 6 p.m. in the 7500 block of South Sagola Trail, according to Oceana County…
79th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 14, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Janet Mae-Fawn Hamilton, of 8702 W. South River Dr., Grant; fleeing and eluding police, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police; and and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated. Preliminary exam: Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…
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Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of Pentwater Homecoming sand sculptors PENTWATER — Scattered storms rolled across Lake Michigan Friday, Aug. 11, but the wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of participants in the 50th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest at Charles Mears State Park. The contest is one of many fun events taking place this weekend during Pentwater’s 93rd Annual Homecoming Celebration,…
79th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 11, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Magdaleno Miguel Gonzalez-Reyes, of 2177 S. 32nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Aug. 8 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to $1,055 in fines and costs. Charges of operating while intoxicated and transporting open…
HPD report, posted Aug. 11, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023: 9:30 a.m., hit-and-run crash, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 2:25 p.m., family trouble, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:09 p.m., wellbeing check, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 6:15 p.m.,…
Employment Opportunities: West Shore Community College West Shore Community College Seeks motivated individuals to fill multiple part-time positions. Campus Employment part-time positions available include: Catering Services Assistant – this position is responsible for providing excellent customer service in assisting with catered events on our main campus, and our two offsite campuses. Starting pay rate is $12.50 per hour. Concession Stand…
Men involved in sex trafficking sting arraigned, names released By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The three men arrested following a child sex trafficking sting have been arraigned. Arraigned in Mason County’s 79th District Court were Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart; Kenneth Smith, 53, of Ormond Beach, Fla., who had been camping in Oceana County, and Gabriel Talevich, 20, of…
Jeannetta Roberts receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses LUDINGTON — Registered nurse Jeannetta Roberts, was named the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Roberts is a charge nurse in the ICU (intensive care unit) and has worked at the Ludington hospital since 1998. She was nominated by a patient’s daughter.…
Out of Favor Boys to perform Thursday evening in Hart HART — Contemporary blues band, the Out of Favor Boys, will perform Thursday evening, Aug. 10, from 7-9 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Bring a lawn chair for seating during the free performance that is part of the Music on the Commons summer concert series. Originally from Kalamazoo, the Out…
Hart man arrested in Mason County child trafficking sting By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — A Hart man was among three men who were arrested Wednesday evening and are facing charges related to attempting to solicit children using a computer. In a press conference this morning at the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole, Ludington Police Chief…
Letter to the Editor: Opposition group uses intimidation tactics The ‘Boycott Pentwater City’ group opposes a proposal to go before voters that will ask if Pentwater should transition from a village to a city. Dear Editor, Attention Pentwater Township taxpayers — we have high property values AND we pay relatively high tax rates. This is the opinion of the Citizens…
Wyoming woman injured in head-on crash SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Wyoming woman was injured in a head-on crash Wednesday, Aug. 9, shortly before 5:30 p.m. on M 20 in front of Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The red Honda Pilot driven by a 20-year-old female out of the State of Wyoming, was…
Jury deliberates for four minutes to find Montague man guilty of meth possession By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — It took a jury just four minutes to render a guilty verdict for a 34-year-old Montague man Wednesday, Aug. 9, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, convicting him of methamphetamine possession. The jury heard testimony about how Cameron Scott Golightly, of…
Employment Opportunity: Regional Case Manager West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a Regional Case Manager. Bachelor’s degree plus equivalency and 1-3 years experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or…
Employment Opportunity: Regional Mentor West Shore ESD has a position vacancy for a Regional Mentor. Bachelor’s degree and six months experience required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 or via email to: humanresources@wsesd.orguntil filled. The…
The future of farming arrives in Oceana WEARE TOWNSHIP – The Oceana Conservation District in partnership with MSU Agriculture Extension, Oceana County Farm Bureau, MAEAP and the West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. hosted the first ever Spray Demonstration in Oceana County at the West Michigan Research Station and Farm Tuesday, Aug. 8. The event entailed demonstrations of new sprayer technology…
51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 9, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Cyanna Marie Rogers, of 8878 N. Water Wonderland, Branch, pleaded guilty May 8, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Aug. 7, 2023 to 57 days in jail with credit for 57 days served; one…
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