Montague woman sentenced to prison for dealing meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Montague woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for a two-count felony conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Hailee Elizabeth Tarket, of 8602 Robinhood Dr., pleaded guilty Sept. 27. Judge Robert D. Springstead said he…
Hesperia man sentenced for shooting pistol at elderly father. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for pointing and shooting a .22 caliber pistol at his then 71-year-old father in Otto Township last year. Jacob John Ingalls, of 4900 148th Ave., was sentenced to 370 days in jail…
Hart woman sentenced for break-in. HART — A 38-year-old Hart woman was sentenced to 150 days in jail for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29. Meredith Anne Cushman, of 13 E. Mechanic St., received credit for 115 days served in jail. Cushman does not have a lengthy criminal record, although she…
Man who previously attacked deputy with knife sentenced for carrying a concealed knife. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 41-year-old Hart man who is on parole for attacking an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife three years ago was back in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 29, for a sentencing hearing for a conviction of carrying a concealed…
Obituary: Ethel (Near) Morningstar, 97, of Shelby. Doing for others. That was Ethel. Sewing pajamas for a grandchild. Serving dinner for friends after Sunday worship. Teaching a prenatal class. Helping a friend to can peaches. Having young grandsons stay overnight. Offering a hand-decorated plate to a visiting niece. Baking a red velvet cake for a grandchild. Writing letters to a…
Obituary: Cassandra Lohman, 73, of New Era. Cassandra Kay Lohman, 73, of New Era, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was born January 22, 1948, in Muskegon, the daughter of Peter and Bonnie (Jensen) Hansen. Cass was an avid animal lover who enjoyed going camping with her family, and playing all sorts of board and card games. Her favorite…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Nov. 29, 2021 Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, died on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Cassandra Kay Lohman, 73, of New Era, died on Friday, November 26, 2021. Ethel L. Morningstar, 97, of Shelby, died on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Listing…
Shelby man, 23, dies in crash. The driver and three other passengers seriously injured. HART TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Shelby man, who was a passenger in a vehicle, died when the vehicle hit a tree Sunday, Nov. 28, around 12:45 a.m. on West Taylor Road near North 72nd Avenue, according to the Michigan State Police. The driver and three other…
Electric Forest announces 2022 return. ROTHBURY — After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Electric Forest Festival is returning in 2022, according to organizers. Next year’s massive music festival is scheduled for June 23-26, 2022 at the Double JJ Resort, according to a message posted on the Electric Forest website Thursday, Nov. 25. The electronic music and jam band…
Obituary: Robert Gray, 81, of Hart. Robert M. Gray, 81, of Hart, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born May 11, 1940 in Hart to Robert Ronald Gray and Leora (Shaffer) Gray. Bob lived on Star Hill for almost his entire life. He was a carpenter for many years before his retirement. He was…
Obituary: Lawrence Winterhalter, Jr., 48, of New Era. Lawrence G. “Larry” Winterhalter Jr., 48, of New Era, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was born January 5, 1973 in Grand Rapids to Lawrence G. Winterhalter and Jeanette “Betty” (Bowen) Winterhalter. Larry was raised in Newaygo and Missouri. The family returned to Michigan and Larry graduated from Shelby High…
Recent births, posted Nov. 24, 2021. The following births have been reported: Natalya Isabel Martinez, the daughter of Maria and Baldemar Martinez, Jr., of Shelby, was born on Monday, November 22, 2021. (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). List of 2021 births List of 2020 births Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County…
Police news, Nov. 23, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 19, 2021: 5:32 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 33-year-old Leslie, Michigan woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), US 31 and North Oceana Drive, Weare Township. 8:10 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and Polk Road, Hart Township. 10:54 p.m., (Oceana County…
Fremont man sentenced to 4-15 years in prison for deadly drunk driving crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Fremont man was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 22, for a drunk driving crash one year ago that killed Geneva Mae Shivley, 39, of Fremont. Joseph Ramiro Auger pleaded “no…
Lucky Lake stabbing case moves to higher court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The case against a 44-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township last June was bound over to 27th Circuit Court during a preliminary exam in 78th District Court Monday, Nov. 22,…
Obituary: Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater. Marian Peterson, 91, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Marian was born on December 15, 1929 in Ludington, the daughter of Harry and Anna (Schott) Petersen. She was married to Carl L. Peterson on July 20, 1954. Marian worked at Star Watch Case, Telephone Company, and Pentwater Public Schools as an…
Obituary: James Beggs, 62, of Hart. James Lee Beggs, 62, of Hart, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Grand Rapids, following a short illness. Jim was born on July 9, 1959, to the late Loren Beggs and Carol (Beggs) Ruster in Shelby. He was well-known, loved and respected by all. Jim graduated from Hart High School and also…
All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson boosters for all adults who have already received their primary COVID-19 vaccines. The notice came jointly in a press release by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and District Health Department #10…
Obituary: Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Spence, 67, of Shelby. Roberta L. “Bobbi” Spence, 67, of Shelby, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. She was born August 20, 1954 in Shelby. Bobbi moved to Shelby after completing the eighth grade and graduated from Shelby High School in 1972. She married Jack Spence on June 25, 1971. Bobbi retired from Metalworks in Ludington in 2019. She loved…
Two missionary hostages released. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Two of the 17 missionaries kidnapped by a violent gang in Haiti over a month ago have been released, according to Christian Aid Ministries, the Ohio-based organization that sponsored the mission. A Shelby area woman and her four children are among those kidnapped. It is not presently known if any…
By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Area firefighters, emergency personnel, community members, friends and family gathered for a funeral service to remember and honor Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith at Pentwater Public School Sunday afternoon, Nov. 21. Chief Smith died Tuesday night, Nov. 16, at the age of 60 after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife Karen Smith;…
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