Donate to ‘Read Early, Read Often’ book drive. Oceana County’s fourth annual book drive for Read Early, Read Often just began and will run until Monday, Feb. 17. Collection bags for books for children ages 0-5 — that are in good condition — are located at the following Oceana County locations: – Shelby – Shelby Public Library, Thomas Read Elementary,…
The following closings and cancellations have been announced for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020: Mason County Central third/fourth grade basketball, cancelled. Pentwater Township Library, closing at noon.
Recent births, posted Jan. 17, 2020. The following births have been reported: (Unless indicated otherwise, births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital). Lilleigh Ann Willard, the daughter of Ashleigh and Taylor Willard of Free Soil, was born January 8, 2020. Raegan Harley Bayle, the daughter of Chase Leonard and Robert Bayle of Hart, was born January 9, 2020. Luke Daniel Renwick, the…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 17, 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Donald Arthur Hicks, 71, of Hart, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Lois Ellen Adams, 85, of Hart, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Dolores “Dee” Bendelow, 92, of Montague, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Joseph T. Lewandowski, 68, of Shelby, died on…
Winterfest in Pentwater, Feb. 8 and 15. PENTWATER – Two weekends of winter fun are on tap that are sure to combat cabin fever. Winterfest is set for the weekends of Feb. 8 and Feb. 15. One of the most popular events is the Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Dip, Feb. 15, at the Pentwater Lake boat launch. Dozens of brave…
Vintage snowmobile show Feb. 1. HART — Nostalgia will rule Winterfest Saturday, Feb. 1, as antique, vintage, and classic snowmobiles assemble downtown from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participation in the event is free, said organizer Kevin Hallack. Registration beings at 9 a.m. “We will be featuring Rupp snowmobiles this year,” Hallack said. “We have trophies available based on people’s…
Ludington woman arrested on six warrants. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 29-year-old Ludington woman was arrested by Michigan State Police on Polk Road near Parmington Avenue Thursday, Jan. 16, at 11 p.m. on six warrants for failure to appear, said Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post. The following is other recent MSP activity: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020: – 1:23 a.m.,…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, Jan. 10, 2020: – 2:51 p.m., truancy, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 4:50 p.m., larceny, 600 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 6:01 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 7:39 p.m., suspicious situation, 4000…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Jan. 17, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Derrick Darrell Reed, 40, of 549 McLaren St., Muskegon, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced Jan. 13 to 181 days in jail with credit for 121 days served and $458 in fines and…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Daniel Brian Burns, 43, of 2936 E. Baseline Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam:…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Jan. 16, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jeffrey Scott Hoffman, 52, of 1976 W. Webster Rd., Montague, was found guilty Dec. 30 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 93 days served; outpatient…
Shelby hosts honors band performance. SHELBY — Shelby High School hosted the District 1 Junior High Honors Band Jan. 7. “The students in this group all received a first division rating at Chippewa Hills and were invited to perform with multiple schools and with engaging repertoire,” said Shelby Assistant Band Director Erin Ray. “The event was incredibly successful, and there…
MSP investigates tire slashing. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a malicious destruction of property incident that was reported Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 11:20 a.m. in the 100 block of Wood Street, according to Trooper Conner Crutchfield. A vehicle’s tires were slashed Sunday, Jan. 12. The following is other recent MSP activity in…
Murder trial set for end of April. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township is scheduled for April 27-30 and May 1 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, according to court staff. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of…
Sen. Bumstead legislation would expand brewery collaboration opportunities. LANSING — The Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform Tuesday afternoon heard testimony from industry stakeholders on legislation introduced by state Sen. Jon Bumstead (R, Newaygo) that would create a new license for limited production of beer. “Michigan is widely known as the beer state,” said Bumstead. “The industry is filled with entrepreneurs who are contributing to…
Man sent to jail for stealing car while on meth ‘bender.’ #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A 25-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Jan. 14, to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for stealing a car while on a meth “bender” last October. Dustin Allen Himes, Jr.,…
DWLS, warrant arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2019: – 3:10 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injury, northbound US 31, Benona Township. The driver left the scene. The suspect is a 56-year-old Scottville man. Friday, Jan. 10, 2020: – 4:55 a.m., (OCSO), a 53-year-old Shelby woman was…
Heroin delivery nets prison term. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 21-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison Monday, Jan. 13, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of heroin. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., may be able to serve…
Muskegon man pleads guilty to receiving, concealing. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Muskegon man faces six months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, to a felony of receiving and concealing stolen property. Jacob Michael Bectel, of 569 Sunshine Lane, said he received a stolen quad and tires last September from…
Hart man faces prison for child porn. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Hart man faces a minimum prison term of 13 months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, to child sexually-abusive material. Ottoniel Fonseca, of 215 S. State St., admitted to Judge Robert D. Springstead that he was in possession of child…
Cocaine delivery case heading to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 20-year-old Shelby man faces up to 20 years in prison for a felony charge of delivery/manufacture of a narcotic/cocaine 50-449 grams. Steve Olvera, of 98 Sessions Rd., faces the charge stemming from an arrest by the State, Sheriffs Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT), according to…
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