Sheriff K-9 comforts scared child. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Sometimes all you need is a little love from a furry friend to cheer you up and warm your heart. That is exactly what Oceana County Sheriff’s K-9 Laz accomplished when he sprang into action Tuesday evening, June 22, to cheer up a frightened and cold little girl.…
Advisory committee to guide county’s use of $5.1 million American Rescue Plan funds. HART — Oceana County Commissioner Craig Hardy (District 3) is leading a small group of county and community leaders who will offer guidance to county officials on how best to utilize its $5.1 million allocation from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), states a press release issued by…
Recent deaths, posted June 23, 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: Nicolas Ruiz Tlaseca, 53, of Shelby, died on Sunday, June 6, 2021. Alice Jean Buchnius, 92, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral &…
State police investigate campground stabbing. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Detroit man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers on an assault and battery charge following a stabbing at the Lucky Lake Campground early Sunday morning, June 20, said MSP Sgt. Dan Thomas. One victim — a 30-year-old man — was stabbed and transported to an…
Case moves forward against Shelby man accused of trying to run man over with car. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. SHELBY — The criminal case against a 30-year-old Shelby man accused of shooting at another man with a handgun and then attempting to run him over with his car was bound…
Downed power line causes electrical fire in house. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A downed power line on Woodrow Road created an overload of electricity to a nearby house Monday evening, June 21, causing an electrical fire, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “They smelled smoke in the house by where the wire went down,” said Chief White.…
Recent births, posted June 22, 2021. The following births have been reported: Jackson Myles Swiastyn, the son of Allison and Corbin Swiastyn of Manistee, was born on Friday, June 18, 2021. Janie Mae Tienda, the daughter of Samantha Smith and Luis Tienda of Hart, was born on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Samuel Allan Mendez, Jr., the son of Maria and Samuel Mendez…
Pentwater police crack down on juvenile curfew violators. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department has announced that it will begin enforcing the village curfew notice due to juveniles destroying property and creating disturbances at night. Anyone under the age of 17 is not allowed to be out after 11 p.m. The department posted the following on Facebook Monday, June 21:…
Case against man accused of fleeing from police set for trial. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The criminal case against a 35-year-old man who is accused of escaping from police following a high-speed chase that crossed county lines last September is scheduled for trial Aug. 12 and 13…
Trial in drunk driving death case postponed. Editor’s note: A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The trial in a drunk driving causing death case in 27th Circuit Court against a Fremont man is has been postponed. Judge Bradley G. Lambrix said during a status conference Monday, June 21, that the trial against…
Hart man arrested for squatting, violating parole. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 18, 2021: 11:20 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 28-year-old Hart man was arrested for parole violation and squatting, North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9:30 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Twin Lake man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS)…
Mental Health Matters: Mental health issues of LGBTQ+ community. By Alan Neushwander. An estimated 373,000 Michigan residents identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+). As a state, we have made progress to expand equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and for the first time in history, Governor Whitmer recently signed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month…
News alert: Power line down in Shelby. SHELBY — Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to First Street between Pine and Elliott streets for a power line that broke in half and is down alongside the roadway Saturday, June 19, around 11:45 a.m.
News alert: 2-vehicle crash near Walkerville. Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue was dispatched to 128th Avenue and Polk Road near Walkerville for a two-vehicle crash involving injuries Saturday, June 19, around 11 a.m.
UPDATE: The boat and passengers are safe, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon, head of the marine division. News alert: Possible sailboat in distress on Lake Michigan. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Shelby-Benona Fire Department was dispatched to Benona Township Park/Stony Lake Oval for a possible water emergency on Lake Michigan Saturday, June 19, shortly after 10:30 a.m. A…
Water Safety Day postponed one week due to weather. PENTWATER – The third annual Oceana County Water Safety Day that was scheduled for Saturday, June 19, has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 26, due to weather. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pentwater Municipal Marina. In addition to the sheriff’s office, other agencies…
Jury deliberates for 7 hours before reaching guilty verdict in CSC case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A jury deliberated for seven hours before reaching a guilty verdict in a criminal sexual conduct case this week in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court. David Lee Bradley, 66, of 140th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Thursday, June 17, of fourth-degree criminal…
Two people seriously injured in three-vehicle dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Two people were taken to the hospital for serious injuries following a three-vehicle crash on Test Hill at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Wednesday afternoon, June 16. A 24-year-old Casnovia, Michigan man operating a 2021 Polaris “jumped the crest at a high rate of speed,” states an accident report…
Obituary: Sandra Cross, 88, of Missoula, Mont., Pentwater Remembering Sandra B. Cross – A Life Well Lived A woman in full, Sandra Cross loved life through her passions, friends, family, and husband. It was a life filled to the brim each day; a life of purposeful, humble service; a life lived in genuine love and compassion for others. With an…
Deputies busy with drunk driving, DWLS arrests. The following is recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Tuesday, June 15, 2021: 1:12 a.m., a 49-year-old White Cloud man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), South 194th Avenue, Greenwood Township. 12:12 p.m., a 30-year-old Hart man is a suspect in an assault, West Monroe Road, Weare Township. The case is pending…
Local theft ring busted. Sheriff’s office recovers ‘tens of thousands of dollars’ in stolen property. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Oceana County residents can sleep a little easier at night knowing that a local crime ring has been dismantled. “Deputies and detectives uncovered a group of young men involved in criminal acts including breaking and entering and larcenies,” said Oceana County…
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