Man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. Defendant claims racial injustice and plans to appeal conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 4. Robert Iree Mallard, who pleaded guilty to the charge…
Police news, Oct. 4, 2021. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 1, 2021: 12:27 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 43-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and for a warrant, South Maple Island Road, Newfield Township. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021: 8:32 p.m., (OCSO), a 38-year-old Rothbury man…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Oct. 3, 2021 Sandy Hawley, 77, of Hart, died on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Jerry Lee Culley, 75, of Hart, died Sunday, September 26, 2021. Wayne Mikeal Barker, 60, of Rothbury, died on Monday, September 27, 2021. Joseph James Tickle, 57, of Pentwater, died on Monday, September 27, 2021. Phyllis Ann (Gorenflo) Peters, 74, of…
UPDATE: Command on scene reported over-heated vehicle — not an active fire. News alert: Report of vehicle fire on US 31. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on southbound US 31 near Monroe Road Sunday, Oct. 3, shortly after 7 p.m.
Sheriff’s office investigates defunct foundry break-ins. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of break-ins at the former Barber Steel Foundry building on Winston Road. “Somebody has been breaking in there and stealing a lot of fixtures,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Copper wire has been stolen over the last couple…
Suspect leads police on a 60-mile, two-hour high-speed chase. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 32-year-old Holton man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies following a 60-mile, two-hour high-speed chase Friday morning, Oct. 1, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man finally surrendered after all of the tires on his 2002 Chevrolet Suburban were flat…
HPD news, Oct. 1, 2021. The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021: 9:30 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 800 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:20 p.m., abandoned vehicle, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021: 1:55 a.m., car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and State Street, City of Hart. 4:45…
WSCC Dean’s Lists. WSCC News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s Lists for 2020-2021 Winter Semester and 2021 Summer Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors…
78th District Court arraignments, Sept. 30, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Nikolas Paul Martin, 20, of 139 S. Menes St., Walkerville; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: unlawful driving away of an automobile and third-degree fleeing a police officer. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Terry Scott Vreeland, 48, of 8891 120th…
Driver charged in connection to crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Caledonia man has been criminally charged in connection to a three-vehicle crash that injured an elderly Oceana County woman the afternoon of July 13 in Weare Township. Harrison Grant Smith faces a misdemeanor count of moving violation causing serious impairment in 78th District Court. Smith allegedly…
Farm to Table Harvest Festival Oct. 23. SHELBY – The Shelby Farm to Table event is returning this year and will be bigger than ever. The 2021 Harvest Festival, which is set for Saturday Oct. 23 from noon to 7 p.m., is an event collaboration of Shelby Township, Shelby Village, Shelby Chamber of Commerce and Shelby Public Schools. The 2021…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Sept. 29, 2021. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court by Judge Robert D. Springstead: Timothy Mark Tatro, 35, of 8930 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Sept. 27 to 83 days in jail with credit for 73 days served and one year probation. “The court…
Police news, Sept. 27, 2021. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Sept. 24, 2021: 2:39 p.m., a 31-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested for a violating bond conditions, South Forest Glen Road, Otto Township. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021: 12:32 a.m., stolen car/joyriding, West Sea Pine Drive, Golden Township. A 15-year-old male juvenile from West Olive…
Montague woman faces prison for dealing meth. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Montague woman faces two to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 27, to two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Hailee Elizabeth Tarket originally faced five counts of the meth delivery charge, which carries a 20-year maximum sentence. The…
Hesperia man admits to pointing pistol at elderly father. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hesperia man admitted in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 27, that he pointed a .22 caliber pistol at his then 71-year-old father last fall in Otto Township. Jacob John Ingalls, of 4900 148th Ave., has since received mental health treatment and medication through…
Man sent to prison for accosting child. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 18 months to four years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 27, for a conviction of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Joe Alan Dyer “texed lewd messages to a 13-year-old girl and invited her to do things, but she told…
Pot sales in village have some residents fuming. By Alllison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Village Council’s approval of recreational marijuana dispensaries has ignited a controversy in the quaint tourist village. “The administrative body must first approve the act of allowing the sale of recreational marijuana,” said Village Manager Chris Brown. “The legislative body, which is the council, opted…
Walkerville pauses in-person instruction due to staff with COVID-19, sub shortage. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools has paused in-person learning due to staff who have tested positive with COVID-19 or are being quarantined as well as a substitute teacher shortage. Walkerville Superintendent Tom Langdon announced last Tuesday, Sept. 21, that in-person instruction would be paused until the end of the…
HPD news, Sept. 24, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021: 4:18 p.m., fraud complaint, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. 11 a.m., medical assist, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Noon, larceny, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 12:15 p.m., wellbeing check, East Main and…
2 women, infant injured in crash. HART — A 53-year-old Hesperia woman, a 20-year-old Hesperia woman and an infant sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, Sept. 22, shortly before 8 a.m. at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Polk Road, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A 53-year-old Hesperia woman driving a Jeep was westbound on Polk…
Recent births, posted Sept. 23, 2021. The following births have been reported: Liam Jameson Schultz, the son of Jessica Jannenga and Travis Schultz of Ludington, was born on Friday, September 17, 2021. Hazel Marie Smart, the daughter of Kara Moore and Garrett Smart of Baldwin, was born on Monday, September 20, 2021. McKayla RoseMarie Smith, the daughter of Hailey Cabot and…
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