MSP busy with drunk driving arrests. The following is activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Saturday, July 17, 2021: 9:31 p.m., a 53-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Garfield Road near 132nd Avenue, Otto Township. Sunday, July 18, 2021: 12:37 p.m., a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, July 16, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Bradley James Skofic, Jr., 20, of 3110 Tahoe Tr., New Era, was found guilty April 5 of malicious destruction of property over $1,000 and was sentenced July 12 to 201 days in jail with credit for 201 days…
Hart PD news, July 16, 2 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 1, 2021: 8:30 a.m., indecent exposure, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. 5:40 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 8:36 p.m., harassment, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 10:43 p.m., medical assist, 400…
K-9 tracks down fleeing suspects. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Lazarus is getting patted on the head for being a good boy after tracking down a couple bad guys Friday, July 16, around 1:30 a.m. Oceana County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to assist Muskegon County authorities with a vehicle chase. The vehicle crashed, and the driver fled…
Recent deaths, service announcements, posted July 16, 2021 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. The following recent death information has been reported to OCP: Robert G. Schaible, Jr., 88, of New Era, died on Friday, July 9, 2021. Charles Douglas Collard, 80, of Hart died on Tuesday, July…
Obituary: Donna Cihak, 87, of Hart. Donna Louise Cihak, 87, of Hart, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Donna passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Donna’s family is thankful for their mother who trusted Jesus Christ, her Savior. She clothed herself in the virtues of Colossians 3: compassion, kindness, humility,…
78th District Court sentencings, July 15, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Tyler Lee Sheehy, 21, of 6154 N. 144th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty June 22 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…
Stabbing suspect to undergo psych exam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. HART — The 44-year-old Detroit man accused of stabbing a man and assaulting another man and woman at the Lucky Lake Campground in Grant Township June 20 will undergo a psychological evaluation, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Mario Louis…
Shelby Township brings new life to office. SHELBY — The newly-rebranded Shelby Township has recently given new life to the township offices located at 204 N. Michigan Avenue in downtown Shelby. The exterior features a fresh new paint color, awnings, a sign featuring the new township logo, and an American flag that the Shelby Rotary Club donated. The township offices…
Missouri man faces jail for possession with intent to deliver cocaine. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Missouri man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12, to possession with intent to deliver 50 grams or less of cocaine. Timothy Conrad Rabenberg initially faced more serious charges of controlled substance delivery/manufacture (narcotic/cocaine) 50-224 grams and controlled substance…
Grand Rapids man sent to jail for selling ecstasy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced to serve 45 days in jail Monday, July 12, in 27th Circuit Court for a felony of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance. Cameron Scott Andersen, of 830 Malta St., NE, pleaded guilty to the charge, April 19. The…
Obituary: Jane Thocher, 85, of Hart. Jane Loise Thocher, 85, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021. She was born April 29, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Delbert and Edith (Cooley) Wiggins. Jane was an educator in the Hart and Lansing areas from 1956-1977 and administration staff in Hart from 1977-1992. She was also very involved in…
Recent births, posted July 14, 2021. The following births have been reported: Milo James Battice, the son of Breanna Shaw and Kaiden Battice of Ludington, was born on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Sabastian George Miller, the son of Laura and Nathan Miller of Manistee, was born on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Odin Ethan-Vaughn Anderson, the son of Elanie Crawford and Evan Anderson of…
Obituary: Richard Kaltunas, 81, of Mears Richard Kaltunas, 81, of Mears, formerly of Crown Point Ind., passed away Friday, July 9, 2021, at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Richard was born on February 18, 1940, to Vytautas and Emilija Kaltunas in Kaunas, Lithuania. The family lived in Austria and Germany until 1949 when they immigrated to the U.S. and settled in…
1 taken to hospital following 3-car crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — An elderly woman in her 80s was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital following a three-car crash at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Monroe Road Tuesday, July 13, around 3 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Trooper Margaret Gazaryants. A Jeep, a Chevrolet…
News alert: 3-vehicle crash at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash involving injuries at Oceana Drive and Monroe Road Tuesday, July 13, around 3 p.m.
New Hart band director excited to get started. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Kate Goodman, OCP correspondent HART — The 2021-2022 school year for band students at Hart Public Schools will be a little different this year. For the past 33 years, John Taranko had been at the podium,…
News alert: Vehicle fire on 64th Avenue. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on 64th Avenue Monday, July 12, shortly before 7 p.m.
Police busy with drunk driving arrests over the weekend. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 9, 2021: 1:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic assault, 6000 block of East Garfield Road, Greenwood Township. 12:40 p.m., (MSP), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and 56th Avenue, Golden Township.…
Muskegon man sent to prison for raping young boy. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 25 years in prison for a conviction for first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Matthew William Gunderson, of 1660 Terrace St., raped a 5-year-old boy Dec. 29, 2020. The incident…
Man faces 10-15 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man faces serving a 10-15 year prison term after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 12. Robert Iree Mallard is one of four Muskegon men facing CSC charges in connection to a…
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