Weekend police report.

August 10, 2020

Weekend police report. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 7, 2020: 11:55 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), methamphetamine possession, South 186th Avenue, Newfield Township. The case is under investigation. 2:40 p.m., (Michigan State Police), assault, South Michigan Avenue, Village of Rothbury. 9:40 p.m,. (MSP), car vs. cow crash, Madison Road near 128th Avenue,…

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Muskegon woman sentenced for embezzlement.

August 10, 2020

Muskegon woman sentenced for embezzlement. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Muskegon woman was sentenced Monday, Aug. 10, in 27th Circuit Court to serve 45 days in jail for a felony conviction of embezzlement over $1,000. Chris Mae Venne, of 85 Hickory Court, was also ordered by Judge Robert D. Springstead to pay $1,200 in restitution and…

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Man ordered to jail for break-in.

August 10, 2020

Man ordered to jail for break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to serve 120 days in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 10, for a felony conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent. Troy James Hern-Slocum, of 169 South Ave., pleaded guilty June 15. Hern-Slocum broke into an unoccupied…

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Hesperia man pleads guilty to assault with gun.

August 10, 2020

Hesperia man pleads guilty to assault with gun. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 28-year-old Hesperia man faces serving up to three months in jail after pleading guilty Monday, Aug. 10, in 27th Circuit Court to felonious assault. “I used a pistol in a threatening manner to scare off these men,” Gordon Eugene Zeckzer, of 3709 Cobmoosa Trail,…

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Tractor thief faces jail term.

August 10, 2020

Tractor thief faces jail term. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Rothbury man pleaded “no contest” Monday, Aug. 10, in 27th Circuit Court to larceny over $1,000 for the theft of a 2016 New Holland tractor last spring. Jason Dale Diebel, of 5832 Oceana Dr., faces a jail term with a three-month cap in exchange for his…

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2 separate weekend crashes result in injuries.

August 10, 2020

2 separate weekend crashes result in injuries. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Two people were transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon following a single-vehicle crash Sunday, Aug. 9, at 8:30 p.m. on East Yonker Road near 204th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A Hesperia man driving a 2005 Chevrolet four-door car…

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Deputies busy with crashes at the dunes over the weekend.

August 10, 2020

Deputies busy with crashes at the dunes over the weekend. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five separate injury-causing crashes at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes over the weekend, according to accident reports. A 29-year-old Black Creek, Wisconsin man appeared to sustain a broken collar bone following a KTM 250 XS dirt bike crash Saturday, Aug.…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

August 7, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Derek Michael Umlor, 29, of 6146 Airline Rd., Fruitport, was found guilty July 13 of second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to one year suspended jail with credit for three days served and $535 in fines and costs.…

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HPD report.

August 7, 2020

HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 30, 2020: – 2:45 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 3:30 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 5:47 p.m., assault and battery, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, July 31, 2020: –…

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 7, 2020

August 7, 2020

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 7, 2020 This post is a presentation of Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Eleanor Elizabeth Jackson, 87, of Montague, died on Friday, July 31, 2020. Rodger Karl Faul, 87, of Mears, died on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Carol Vee…

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Criminal court on the basketball court.

August 6, 2020

  Criminal court on the basketball court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In the era of COVID-19, court staff are getting creative in order to keep the court schedule moving along. A jury trial in 27th Circuit Court this week is taking place in the Hart High School gymnasium. The court has scheduled another trial next week for the…

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OWI crash, stolen handgun top police activity.

August 5, 2020

OWI crash, stolen handgun top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Aug. 3, 2020: – 8:12 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 60-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a single-vehicle crash causing minor injuries, M 20 and 148th Avenue, Ferry Township. – 8:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash,…

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Primary election results.

August 5, 2020

Primary election results. 18 of 18 precincts reporting: PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE CONTESTED RACES ONLY. ELECTIONS INVOLVING CANDIDATES FROM OPPOSING PARTIES OR WITH NO PARTY AFFILIATION WILL BE DETERMINED IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION. Republican Party: State representative of the 100th District: Oceana County: Scott VanSingel (R-Grant) 2,840, Andrew Sebolt (R-Hart) 1,938 Newaygo County: VanSingel 5,943, Sebolt 2,366 Lake County: VanSingel…

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Election results: 5 of 18 precincts reporting

August 4, 2020

Election results: 5 of 18 precincts reporting Republican Party: 100th District State Rep: Sebolt 578, VanSingel 912 District 1 County Commissioner: Christians 47, Dykema 46 (1 of 3 precincts) District 3 County Commissioner: Hardy 311, Bruch 98 (1 of 2 precincts) District 5 County Commissioner: Beggs 348, Byl 123 (1 of 3 precincts)  

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Shooting victims ‘reluctant’ to press charges.

August 4, 2020

Shooting victims ‘reluctant’ to press charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The two victims injured in a shooting Sunday night, Aug. 2, in the Lake Tahoe subdivision are reluctant to press charges, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A 26-year-old Hart man and a 22-year-old Hart were both wounded. “Both victims were reluctant to press charges during initial…

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Enormous lakeshore fire still smoldering.

August 4, 2020

Enormous lakeshore fire still smoldering. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The scene of a massive fire that leveled a three-story home along the Lake Michigan shoreline Monday, Aug. 3, continues to smolder, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White Tuesday morning, Aug. 4. Related story here Because the fire is not entirely extinguished, it cannot be investigated. So, the…

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Funeral service update: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart.

August 4, 2020

Funeral service update: Bradon Denton, 22, Hart. Bradon Connor Denton, 22, of Hart, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 7, 2020 at 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ludington. Family will greet friends starting at 6 p.m. A celebration of Life will take place Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 4 p.m.…

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Lakeshore mansion leveled by massive fire.

August 3, 2020

Lakeshore mansion leveled by massive fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Multiple Oceana County fire departments battled a massive fire on the Lake Michigan shoreline Monday afternoon, Aug. 3. An over 4,000-square foot mansion was destroyed, and adjacent homes sustained damage, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. No one was injured. The fire began in the garage, which…

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2 men injured in Lake Tahoe shooting.

August 3, 2020

2 men injured in Lake Tahoe shooting. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident in which two young men were injured Sunday, Aug. 2, at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Oneida Trail of the Lake Tahoe subdivision. The suspect in the case is claiming self defense. Deputies were dispatched to Mercy…

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Assault investigations top MSP activity.

August 3, 2020

Assault investigations top MSP activity. The following is activity In Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020: – 1:47 a.m., domestic assault, under investigation, 5400 block of Ridge Road, Pentwater Township. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020: – 1:33 a.m., assault, under investigation, 3900 block of Orchard Drive, Hart Township. – 9:55 a.m.,…

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Harrison Road closed for bridge replacement.

August 3, 2020

Harrison Road closed for bridge replacement. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Harrison Road between 166th and 168th avenues is closed for the next few days to replace the failed bridge west of the Village of Walkerville, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press…

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