78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 10, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Marc Matthew Atherton, 18, of 2701 Huizenga St., Norton Shores, was found guilty Feb. 4 of driving while license not valid and was sentenced to $350 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS).…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 10, 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: Victor Rodriguez, 62, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Martin J. “Marty” Fitzgibbon, 55, of Rothbury and formerly of Grand Rapids, died on Wednesday,…
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PWC meets Friday. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Women’s Club will meet via Zoom Friday, Feb. 12, at 1:30 p.m. All PWC members will receive an electronic invitation to join the meeting and hear an update from Pentwater Arts Council members Janet Nelson and Robin Martin regarding the sponsored Art Education School programs and the impact they are seeing on the…
Battling truancy during COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Chronic absenteeism in school almost always leads to low-performing — and often failing — students. In the era of COVID-19 with virtual or distant learning, educators are tasked with ensuring students who are learning from home are actually in “attendance.” “We have not seen a rise in truancy with…
Lakes of Fire 2021 canceled due to COVID-19. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The 2021 Lakes of Fire event held annually at the Lucky Lake Campground in mid-June has been canceled due to COVID-19, organizers announced Sunday Feb. 7. “I come to you with a heavy heart and bad news,” states a post on the group’s Facebook page. “You probably saw it…
Weekend police news, Feb. 8, 2021. The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 5, 2021: 9:38 p.m., a 31-year-old Walkerville woman was cited for driving while license suspended and driving without insurance, Deer Road, Leavitt Township. Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021: 1:48 p.m., larceny of a torch set valued at $400 from a shed, South…
Shelby man who accosted 2 girls for sex sent to jail, faces deportation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to six months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 8, for convictions of two counts of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Adan Rivera-Rodriguez, of 19 N. Michigan Ave., pleaded “no contest” Dec.…
Recent births, posted Feb. 8, 2021. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Barren Douglas Brunke, the son of Karlee Hendrickson and Ryan Brunke of Custer, was born on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Enoch Rutledge Rinehart, the son of Lisa Burns and Paul Rinehart of Mears, was born on Saturday, February 6,…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. This post may be updated: – Hart Public Schools – Pentwater Public Schools – Shelby Public Schools – Walkerville Public Schools
Trooper Demny from Hart post receives outstanding achievement award. HART — Trooper Matt Demny, a graduate of the 122nd Trooper Recruit School assigned to the Michigan State Police (MSP) Hart Post, has received the Community Policing Outstanding Achievement Award. Demny received the award “for his outstanding efforts to make a positive impact in the lives of people in his community,”…
78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 5, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Kenneth Edward Netzler, Jr., 58, of 1145 Kampenga Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Feb. 1 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served and $1,155 in fines and…
HPD report, Feb. 5, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021: 11 a.m., harassment, 100 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. 1:08 p.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 2:44 p.m., traffic hazard, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 6 p.m., fraud complaint, 100 block of…
The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Feb. 5, 2021 (This list may be updated throughout the evening): CASMAN Academy, Manistee Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy, Scottville Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Kaleva Norman Dickson Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Area Public Schools Manistee Catholic Central Schools Mason County…
78th District Court misdemeanor arraignments, Feb. 4, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: Martin Wayne Lennox, 58, of 3058 W. Tahoe Trail, New Era; OCSO; second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Pretrial: Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. Benjamin James Berrington, 34, of 11056 Summerbrook Court,…
Winter storm warning issued for Oceana County. OCEANA COUNTY – The US National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Lake counties that goes into effect Thursday, Feb. 4, at 4 p.m. and continues until Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Expect heavy snow and blowing snow with accumulations of…
78th District Court felony arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court on felony charges: Sean W. Johnson, 35, of 2857 E. White Lake Dr., Twin Lake, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of analogues possession and LSD possession. Johnson also faces a misdemeanor charge of…
Third suspect charged in CSC case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A third suspect has been charged with a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to a case involving alleged sexual assaults of a preteen girl by several men. The investigation was conducted by a multi-jurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Jermaine…
Hart woman charged with 2 felonies in connection to 3-vehicle crash. THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRASH. HART — A 29-year-old Hart woman has been charged in 78th District Court with two felony counts of operating under the influence of liquor causing a serious injury and a misdemeanor count of second-offense operating while intoxicated…
$1,500 in ice fishing equipment stolen. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of $1,500 worth of new ice fishing equipment reported Wednesday, Feb. 3, around 5 p.m. on 108th Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday, Feb. 1, 2021: 11:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 58-year-old…
Economic alliance launches program to improve internet for businesses, homes. Oceana County residents are asked to take 10-minute survey at https://myconnectedcommunity.org/oceana-county/. OCEANA COUNTY – The Oceana County Economic Alliance (OCEA), in partnership with Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan), has launched a Connected Community Engagement for the county. The program will leverage data provided by residents, businesses, community organizations, and others to…
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