Alcohol believed to be factor in serious crash. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Alcohol is believed to be factor in a serious crash Wednesday, Oct. 27, shortly before 11 p.m. on Business Route US 31 near the Wishing Well convenience store, according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. After Mason-Oceana 911 received a report of an unknown accident, emergency personnel arrived at the…
Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters available at DHD #10. HART – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has received authorization to give booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals should plan to get booster doses six months after primary mRNA series or two months after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson according to a press release…
Misdemeanor arraignments, Oct. 27, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in 78th District Court: Jeffrey William Wilson, 37, of 3861 Riverview Dr., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). Pretrial: Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. Bail: $750/cash/surety. Robert Anthony Curry Carter, 68, of 136 N.…
‘Shake your mailbox’ to make sure it’s secure for winter snowplowing. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission reminds residents to shake their mailboxes to ensure they are secure for the upcoming snow plowing season. “It’s that time of year again, when we ask everyone to shake their mailboxes to see if they need to reinforce/replace them before winter snowplowing…
First Baptist Church hosts Trunk or Treat. HART — First Baptist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat event in the church parking lot Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5:30-7 p.m. “Our FBC families are going all out this year to deck out their vehicles and be creative with their costuming for this Halloween alternative event,” states the event posting on…
Event will discuss human trafficking. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — Living in a rural area, there is often a sense of security from issues that have traditionally been linked to urban centers. One such issue is human trafficking. Sherry Motcheck of Shelby, one of the founders of the recently formed Forward Human Trafficking Task Force said trafficking exists in…
Alcohol suspected in serious dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, Oct. 23, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Blood was drawn from a 62-year-old Fort Mitchell, Kentucky man who was the driver of a 2022 Polaris RZR XP 1000 that crashed…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 26, 2021: HART — The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 25, 2021: Eduardo Hernandez, 42, of 11799 Hidden Harbor, Holland, was found guilty Aug. 16 of third-offense operating while intoxicated and carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Oct. 25 to 90 days in jail with credit for 66 days served;…
Police news, Oct. 26, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Oct. 22, 2021: 12:43 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for domestic violence, Laurel Street, Village of Walkerville. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021: 11:28 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old New Era man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS),…
New Era man sentenced for stealing trailer loaded with tools. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old New Era man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 25, for a felony conviction of larceny over $1,000. Trent Benjamin Montambo, of 3110 Tahoe Trail, committed the crime in the Lake Tahoe subdivision in Grant Township, said Oceana County Prosecutor…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 26, 2021 Dennis A. Campbell, 76, of Hart, died on Sunday, October 17, 2021. John R. Simmons, 84, of Shelby, died on Friday, October 22, 2021. John E. Huston, 86, of Shelby, died on Friday, October 22, 2021. Rodney Russel Schultz, 67, of Shelby, died on Friday, October 22, 2021. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
Hesperia woman sentenced to prison for meth delivery. HART — A 40-year-old Hesperia woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison for a felony conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 25. Angela Spencer, of 8706 1 Mile Rd., appeared in court from the Oceana County Jail via Polycom video conferencing. Judge Bradley G. Lambrix…
Walkerville man sent to prison for meth delivery. HART — A 59-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced to 17 months to 20 years in prison for a felony conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine Monday, Oct. 25, in 27th Circuit Court. Sidney B. Fuller, of 3222 Minke Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriff, City Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). “You need…
Community prays for Haiti hostages. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Approximately 100 community residents and church members gathered at the Hart Commons Sunday, Oct. 24, to pray for a Shelby area family held captive by a violent gang in Haiti. The family belongs to Hart Dunkard Brethren Church on North 56th Avenue, and many Dunkard Brethren members were in…
2 people injured — at least one critical — in dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two people riding a Polaris RZR were involved in a serious crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday, Oct. 23, around 2:45 p.m., according to dispatch information. Aeromed was dispatched to a landing zone at the Cornerstone Community Church to transport a female subject…
Hesperia woman wins $100,000 in lottery game. HESPERIA – A Hesperia woman won $100,000 playing a cash instant game online, according to Michigan Lottery Connect. Wilma Seng, 80, hit the jackpot playing the Robo Cash instant game. “I like playing Robo Cash and Steampunk Treasures online,” said Seng. “I seem to be pretty lucky on those games, but I was…
New grocery store to open in Gale’s IGA building. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – After sitting vacant for three years, a new grocery store will move into the former Gale’s IGA building. Owner Dan Ellis said Hart Village Market will likely open its doors for business around the beginning of next year. Gale’s IGA grocery store closed Dec. 21,…
Gang leader threatens to kill missionaries being held hostage. The head of a Haitian gang holding 17 missionaries captive — including a Shelby-area mother and her four children — threatened to kill them if the ransom is not paid, according to the Wall Street Journal. “I swear that if I don’t get what I want, I prefer to kill the Americans.…
Prayer vigil for hostages Sunday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Local church pastors have organized a prayer vigil set for Sunday, Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. at the Hart Commons to pray for the safe return of the kidnapping victims in Haiti. A family from the southern Shelby area that belongs to the Hart Dunkard Brethren Church is among…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 21, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Simon Gabriel Saldana, 29, of 6415 Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 12 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days in jail with credit for 93 days served. A second count of domestic violence was…
HPD news, Oct. 21, 2021. The following is recent police activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Oct. 15, 2021: 12:20 p.m., wellbeing check, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 1 p.m., larceny, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 2 p.m., larceny theft from a vehicle, Mechanic and Courtland streets, City of Hart. 10:20…
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