Oceana COVID-19 update: 109 cases, 47 recoveries, 3 deaths. District Health Department #10’s latest COVID-19 data indicates that there are 109 positive COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, including three people who have died from the virus. However, 47 of the Oceana County coronavirus cases are listed as “recovered.” Neighboring counties’ statistics include: Newaygo County, 123 cases, 43 recoveries, 0 deaths;…
Toddler dies after being run over in driveway. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A toddler died Tuesday after being run over in a driveway in the 500 block of East Jackson Road. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast said deputies from his department, along with an officer from Shelby Police Department, were dispatched to Hackley Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby Tuesday evening for a…
Public Notice: Budget Meeting, Gateway to Success Academy. Please take notice that on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 5 p.m. The Board of Education of Gateway to Success Academy will hold a public hearing to consider the District’s proposed 2020-2021 Operational Budget. The Gateway to Success School board will meet electronically. Log in Link: https://zoom.us/j/93475302375 The Board may not…
3 injured in 2-car crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Three people were transported by Life EMS to area hospitals following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, June 16, around 11 a.m. on Polk Road in front of Hansen Foods grocery store, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A 57-year-old Pentwater woman was taken to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus…
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Bi-Weekly Update, June 16, 2020. The following was submitted by Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital: If you have specific questions about hospital operations, please contact the hospital directly at 231-843-2591. The hospital does not respond to questions asked on the MCP or OCP Facebook pages LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital is transitioning to a bi-weekly community…
MSP: Autopsy confirms woman died of drowning. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Michigan State Police from the Hart post have been investigating the “suspicious death” of Nicole “Nikki” Rae Kenworthy, 30, of Grand Haven for over six weeks. A recent autopsy indicated that Kenworthy died from drowning “with contributing factors of drug use,” said Det./Sgt. Matt Nobliski Tuesday, June 16. “At…
Meth possession investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, June 15, 2020: – 12:05 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a warrant is being sought for a 22-year-old Fremont man on charges of methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS), improper license plate and driving without insurance, South 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. A 2.5-ounce…
Hesperia man pleads guilty to break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 29-year-old Hesperia man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 15, to a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Troy James Hern-Slocum, of 169 South Ave., broke into an unoccupied house in the Hesperia area and stole property that…
CSC case headed to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 43-year-old Shelby man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court in September, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Daniel Brian Burns, of 2936 E. Baseline Rd., is charged with second-degree CSC — force or coercion stemming from the alleged sexual assault of a…
Weekend police news #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, June 12, 2020: – 9:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Harrison Road near 176th Avenue, Leavitt Township. – 9:55 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 near Winston Road, Grant Township. Saturday, June 13, 2020: – 12:40 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 24-year-old…
Sentencing delayed in drunk driving death case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The sentencing of a Amber Rae Davis, 29, of Mears who is convicted of operating while intoxicated causing death was adjourned Monday, June 15, in 27th Circuit Court because Davis missed a pre-sentence investigation (PSI) interview with her probation officer, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph…
Woman suffers broken arm in dune rollover crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Farmington Hills woman received a compound fracture to her right arm after the 2020 Polaris RZR she was a passenger in flipped over on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday evening, June 13. The ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park opened for the 2020 season…
Monroe Road closed for at least two weeks. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Monroe Road from US 31 to Longbridge Road is closed “for at least the next two weeks to help alleviate water issues,” according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Westbound Monroe Road traffic does not have access to Longbridge Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. A detour…
Woman accused of choking man, threatening him with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking charges of aggravated assault, home invasion and assault by strangulation against a female suspect, said Sgt. Dan Thomas. The woman is accused of choking a man — with whom she is in a domestic relationship with —…
Village hall open by appointment only. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Hall will be open by appointment only beginning Monday, June 15. Call the office at 231-861-4400 to schedule an appointment with the staff member you need to see. “Due to the ongoing limitation of no more than 10 people inside at one time, it is necessary to monitor and…
Mother bear of 3 cubs shot by poacher. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are seeking information regarding a bear that was illegally shot in Oceana County earlier this week, according to a DNR press release. The bear was euthanized due to the extent of its injuries, leaving behind three cubs which were taken to a wildlife rehabilitator. Following…
Shelby man charged with ethnic intimidation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A 68-year-old Shelby man faces a felony count of ethnic intimidation and a misdemeanor of false impersonation of a police officer following a recent incident at a newly-opened auto business, Cisneros II, on State Street. James Richard Sizemore, of 2293 W. Woodrow Rd., was arraigned on the…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Michael Jacob Martin, 40, of 2137 Estes St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: June 22 at 3 p.m.…
Recent deaths, posted June 12, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Evelyn Marie Kokx, 83, of Pentwater, died on Monday, June 8, 2020. Lyle (“Oscar”) Jackson, 90, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Marlene McDonnell, 84, of Hesperia, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
Historical society re-opens by appointment only. HART — Researchers are now allowed by appointment only inside the Oceana County Historical and Geneaological Society building. Call ahead at 231-873-2600 before you intend to visit. The historical society is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays only. Volunteers will generally answer phone calls starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Appointments will…
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