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27th Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 10, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Martha Rochelle Edwards, 36, of 8879 20th St., Shelby, was found guilty Dec. 13, 2021 of breaking and entering with intent and was sentenced Feb. 7, 2022 to 100 days in jail with credit for 100 days served; two…
Shelby man sentenced for assaulting woman with knife. HART — A 29-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of assault with a dangerous weapon in 27th Circuit Court, Feb. 7. Bernabe Luevano, of 134 N. Michigan Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the charge Oct. 4, 2021. Luevano assaulted a woman with a knife, said…
Man who fled from police sentenced to year in jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court, Feb. 7, for convictions of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police, fleeing and eluding police and fourth-offense habitual offender. A jury convicted Levi Christopher Frasier, of 4731 Sunnyridge Rd., Dec. 6, 2021. Frasier…
Hart man receives jail term for CSC conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Hart man was sentenced to nine months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court, Feb. 7. Aaron Michael McGhan, of 1050 N. 144th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the charge Nov. 29. McGhan initially faced more…
Obituary; Ursula “Sally” Toubeaux, 87, of Hart. Ursula “Sally” Anna Toubeaux, 87, of Hart, passed away peacefully at home Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born November 21, 1934, in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Parsis) Yeruski. Sally was affectionately known by her family and friends as “Silly-Sally” or “Grandma Sausage.” She was full of life and sarcastic.…
Obituary: James Danes, 70, of Shelby. James Martin Danes, 70, of Shelby passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 5, 2022. James was born on February 1, 1952, in Big Rapids, to the late Milo and Marjorie Danes. Jim was an avid gardener and canned many of his own fruits and vegetables. Jim had many…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Feb. 10, 2022. Louise C. Hoffman, 86, of Shelby, died on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Shirley Louise Littiebrant Mahynski, 91, of Scottville, formerly of Hart, died on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation. James Martin Danes, 70, of Shelby, died on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Roger Frank Warmuskerken, 74, died on…
Roger Frank Warmuskerken, 74 On Sunday, February 6, 2022, Roger Frank Warmuskerken, born on April 12, 1947, had a heart attack and was called home to be with our Lord. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, son Paul (and Kimberly) and their daughter Emily Warmuskerken; daughter Sherrie Warmuskerken and her daughter, Natalie; Cindy (and Zachery) Zost, and their…
Obituary: Louise Hoffman, 86, of Shelby. Louise C. Hoffman, 86, of Shelby, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Muskegon. She was born May 22, 1935 on the family farm in Claybanks Township, the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Schiller) Geisler. Louise was a lifelong resident of Oceana County. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1954. Louise married Jack…
Branch man sent to prison for receiving stolen guns. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Branch man was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 7, for a felony conviction of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. David William Cross, of 8968 US 10, was also ordered by Judge Robert D.…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Feb. 8, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Jan. 31, 2022: Sean Leroy Johns, 33, of 585 Strawberry Lane, Muskegon, was found guilty of probation violation Dec. 13, 2021 and was sentenced Jan. 31, 2022 to 23 months to five years in prison with credit for…
Dollar General to open at former Four Corners site in Walkerville. Late community leader Jay Conklin, who owned the Four Corners Pizza and Ice Cream Shoppe, was a key figure in business development in Walkerville. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE — A new Dollar General store will open at the site of the former Four Corners Pizza and Ice Cream…
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Hesperia man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, 2022. Jose Castillo, of 5551 S. 200th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the felony charge, Nov. 15, 2021. Castillo…
Fire department dispatched to rescue cat stuck in drainage pipe. ROTHBURY — Grant Township Fire Department was dispatched to the Dollar General store on Oceana Drive Monday, Feb. 7, at 4 p.m. to rescue a cat stuck in a drainage pipe at the front of the building.
Home invader sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Twin Lake man was sentenced to 18 months to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree home invasion in 27 Circuit Court, Jan. 31. Phillip Arthur Boyette, whose address is listed as 8879 20th St., pleaded guilty, Nov. 15. During his testimony before Judge Robert…
Man who has been using meth since age 10 sent to prison. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to serve 15 months to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, for a conviction of second-offense methamphetamine possession. Jason Garth Spoelhof, of 948 Aurora Ave., pleaded guilty, Nov. 15. Spoelhof told Judge…
Newaygo man sentenced to jail for stealing trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Newaygo man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 31, for a conviction of larceny $1,000-$20,000. Drew Edward Beatty, of 5530 S. Croton Hardy Dr., pleaded guilty to the felony, Nov. 15, in two separate files. Judge Robert D.…
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