27th Circuit Court sentencings. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, Nov. 2, by Judge Robert D. Springstead in 27th Circuit Court: – Kyle Nathaniel Russell, 35, of 2145 Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, was found guilty April 20 of controlled substance possession less than 25 grams and was sentenced Nov. 2 to 17 months to four years in prison and $198…
Shelby receives $3,000 grant from community foundation for pocket park. SHELBY — The Oceana County Community Foundation recently provided the Village of Shelby with a $3,000 grant toward developing a pocket park. The grant money will be used to assist in the purchase of property for the pocket park which be located in an open area next to Magooz Floor…
Meth possession arrest tops police activity. ROTHBURY — A 37-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers on charges of methamphetamine possession, drug paraphernalia possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS), driving without insurance and on an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. on Bartlett Street near Winston Road, said Trooper Todd Goodrich…
SHS closed Thursday for COVID-19 contact tracing. SHELBY — School officials announced that Shelby High School will be closed Thursday, Nov. 5, to complete COVID-19 contact tracing. The following notification was posted on the Shelby High School Facebook page Wednesday evening, Nov. 4: “Good evening. Shelby High School will be closed tomorrow November 5, 2020 to complete the contact tracing…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Community Update, Nov. 4, 2020. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital provides a bi-weekly community update regarding activities and current information. Some content will be related to the COVID-19 pandemic as new information becomes available or changes occur. Other content will be general information related to Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. For the latest COVID-19 information, visit…
City hosts drive-by reception for outgoing council members. Mayor Ron LaPorte retires after 35 years. HART— Hart Mayor Ron LaPorte is retiring from the Hart City Council after serving the city in many different capacities since 1985. Three other council members — Joe Frontiera, Steve Hegedus and Jason La Fever — conclude their current service to the city following the…
Oceana County election results. The following are results in from the Nov. 3, 2020 election in Oceana County: Straight party: Democrat: 2,377 Republican: 5,363 US President: Joseph Biden (D): 4,944 Donald Trump (R): 8,892 US Senator: Gary Peters (D): 4,796 John James (R): 8,808 US Rep. 2nd District: Bryan Berghoef (D): 4,198 Bill Huizenga (R): 9,178 State Rep. 100th District:…
Morse secures District 6 on county board. Phil Morse (Republican) defeated Alex Katt (No Party Affiliation) 975-371 in the race for District 6 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners during the general election Nov. 3, according to early results posted by the Oceana County Clerk’s Office.
Ron Christians wins District 1 commissioner race. Ron Christians (Republican) defeated Adam Kokx (No Party Affiliation) 1,400-601 in the race for District 1 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners during the general election Nov. 3, according to early results posted by the Oceana County Clerk’s Office.
Vicki Platt elected Hart mayor. City of Hart voters elected Vicki Platt mayor with a total of 625-49 votes over write-in candidate Jason LaFever during the general election Nov. 3, according to early results posted by the Oceana County Clerk’s Office.
Erickson wins District 4 commissioner race. Paul Erickson (Republican) defeated Joshua Draper (No Party Affiliation) 1,010-541 in the race for District 4 on the Oceana County Board of Commissioners during the general election Nov. 3, according to early results posted by the Oceana County Clerk’s Office. Ron Christians (R) is leading Adam Kokx (NPA) 393-191 with one of three precincts…
Pentwater voters pass fire millage. PENTWATER — A millage proposal to fund an aerial apparatus for the Pentwater Fire Department received a thumb’s up from voters during the general election Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to a press release issued by PFD. “Pentwater Fire Department is pleased to announce the successful passage of its ballot measure of .5 mils for six…
West Shore Bank begins 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has begun its 12th annual Spirit of Giving campaign that will raise funds to donate Christmas meals to local families in Mason, Manistee, Oceana and Benzie counties. Each year West Shore Bank partners with area grocery stores and food pantries. Last year, the fundraiser provided…
Felonious assault investigations top police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 30, 2020: – 12:15 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a generator, North 112th Avenue, Elbridge Township. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020: – 11 a.m., (OCSO), burglary, felonious assault and larceny from a vehicle, Church Street, Village of Hesperia. A purse…
LSD dealer faces jail term. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man faces up to four months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 2, to delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1, 2, 3 drug — lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Steven Michael Nixon testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he made a…
Defendant charged in ‘massive’ CSC case appears in court. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — One of two Muskegon men facing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to a child trafficking investigation conducted by a multijurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) appeared in 27th Circuit Court via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions from…
Shelby High School student tests positive for COVID-19. SHELBY — A Shelby High School student recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to a letter to parents from Shelby Public Schools Secondary Principal Mark Olmsted that was posted online Thursday, Oct. 29. The school district in conjunction with District Health Department #10 immediately began contact tracing, the letter states. “The health…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 30, 2020. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bryan Lawrence Rhanor, 50, of 202 Dryden St., Hart, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 26 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 36 days served and $250 in fines and…
Around the County: Frightening fun at Haunted Acres. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Michael Glover, who created Haunted Acres near Stony Lake, talks with OCP about the history of the Halloween-themed venue; inspirations for his ghoulish obsession; and what visitors can expect when they dare to enter the grounds Halloween night…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020: – Noon, wellbeing check, 20 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. – 6:29 p.m., suspicious situation, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 8:39 p.m., medical assist, 600 block of Woodlawn Court, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020: – 2…
Crosses in political display broken. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Several wooden crosses were pulled from the ground and two crosses were broken in a political display located in the 3000 block of Polk Road across from Hansen Foods, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A Trump/Pence sign in that location was sprayed with “some of kind of paint,”…
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