Mears man faces jail term for felonious assault. Dart game turns violent. HART — A 42-year-old Mears man faces up to one year in jail after pleading “no contest” to felonious assault in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 24. Nicholas John Erickson, of 69 S. 56th Ave., initially faced a more serious charge of assault by strangulation, which was dismissed…
Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Aug. 24, 2020: – 3:52 p.m., a 21-year-old Grand Haven man was arrested for methamphetamine possession and driving while license suspended (DWLS), Skeels Road and 192nd Avenue, Greenwood Township. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020: – 3:12…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 26, 2020. #OceanaCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Baleriano Barajas Garza, 50, of 1264 160th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty June 15 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Aug. 10 to six months in jail with credit for two days served; driver’s license suspended 180…
Rothbury man sent to jail for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 63-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 24, to nine months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), which is a high-court misdemeanor. Monty Lee Jerry, of 5293 120th Ave., pleaded guilty to the charge June 29. Jerry…
Around the County: Harness racing begins at Oceana County Fair. HART — Oceana County Fair Board President Paul Erickson talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on the Oceana County Fair, which kicked off Monday, Aug. 24, with harness racing. Harness racing, which resumes Saturday Aug. 29, is an exhibitor-only event. Go to www.oceanafair.com to see more video footage of…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, Aug. 25, 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…
Recent births, posted Aug. 25, 2020 The birth announcements are a presentation of Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Sincere Stanley Tyler, the son of Ariana Bayer and John Tyler III of Ludington, was born, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Vivian Grace Van Loo, the daughter of Courtney…
Oceana 4-H virtual animal auction continues through Wednesday. HART — Due to COVID-19, the 4-H Animal Auction for the Oceana County Fair has gone virtual. The auctions began today, Aug. 24, and continue until Wednesday, Aug. 26. “We have 90 animals we’re auctioning — 23 steers, 46 hogs, six sheep, one pen of rabbits, five pens of chickens, three pens…
Aggravated domestic assault arrest tops weekend police activity. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Aug. 21, 2020: – 9:14 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 34-year-old New Era woman was arrested for aggravated domestic assault, South Oneida Trail, Grant Township. – 2:16 p.m., (Michigan State Police), domestic assault, 7000 block of South Applehill Drive,…
Pipe bomb ignites forest fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arson that occurred Sunday, Aug. 23, around 2 p.m. in the area of Winston Road and 160th Avenue that resulted in 5 acres of federal forest land burning, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Hesperia Area Fire Department and…
Man with long criminal history sent to prison for strangulation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hart man with an extensive criminal background was sentenced to serve 19 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 24, for a conviction of assault by strangulation. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 1444 W. Polk Rd., pleaded guilty,…
128th Avenue closed this week. OTTO TOWNSHIP — 128th Avenue between Garfield and Arthur roads will be closed to traffic this week “to replace a large failed structure,” 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 are available for free thanks to…
Local COVID-19 stats, Aug. 24, 2020. Since Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency in early March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District Health Dept. #10 has reported the following cases in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Lake counties, as of today, Aug. 24, 2020 (population information from U.S. Census Bureau): (Note: Recovered is defined as the number of persons with…
Obituary: Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater. Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. She was born March 23, 2005 in Ludington to Edward and Traci (Worton) Reitsma. Daria attended Pentwater Schools where she was active in band, playing the euphonium and most recently she had joined…
Free masks available. Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced the availability of 4 million free masks to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19, states a press release from District Health Department #10 . “These masks are being made available to low-income residents, seniors, schools, and homeless shelters through a partnership between Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Ford…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 21 2020 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: Daria Sharon Reitsma, 15, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Judith M. “Judy” Shook, 80,…
HPD report. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020: – 1:20 p.m., hit-and-run crash, Courtland and Washington streets, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., threats complaint, 1000 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 6:30 p.m., noise complaint, 10 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. – 7:50 p.m., parking complaint,…
Film shot in Oceana County scheduled for Sept. 8 release. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. The feature film UP ON THE GLASS that was shot in locations in Oceana County is scheduled for release Sept. 8. UP ON THE GLASS, produced by Michigan-based production company Save Them Wild Dogs, was filmed at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Stony Lake Inn and…
Motorcyclist injured when tire blows out. OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Baldwin man was transported by Life EMS to an area hospital Monday, Aug. 17, around 8:45 p.m. after the back tire of his motorcycle blew out causing him to crash on 116th Avenue near McKinley Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich. After the tire blew out,…
HEART launches facade improvement grants. HART – The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team is now accepting applications for Facade Improvement Matching Grants funded by the Tax Increment Finance Authority District (TIFA). In 2019, the City of Hart completed an Economic Development and Marketing Plan which identified the need to promote improvement and restoration of buildings within Hart’s historic central business district…
Pentwater to begin school year with hybrid learning approach. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — As districts prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 school year in the midst of COVID-19, Pentwater is taking a hybrid approach — meaning learning will be done both face-to-face and remotely. Most other area schools are planning to offer face-to face instruction five days…
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