Window smashing, tire slashing leads to jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old White Cloud man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, for a felony conviction of malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000. Keven Steven Bennett, of 1450 E. James St., admitted, Nov. 4, that he mentally “lost it” when…
Man faces prison for strangling wife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 24-year-old Bitely man faces two and a half to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, to assault with intent to create great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation. Thomas Jay Gager, of 2316 W. Pinewood Blvd., is lodged in…
Shelby man dies after suffering heart attack while driving. #OceanaCounty SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Shelby man died after suffering a heart attack while driving Sunday, Jan. 12, shortly before 1:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Bradley Blohm was southbound in a 2010 Dodge Ram pickup which veered off the west side of Oceana Drive north of…
New Era man sentenced to prison for dealing meth at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old New Era man was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 13, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Levi Alan Richard, of 3591 S. Water Rd., pleaded guilty Nov. 4. Richard previously…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 12 2020 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Donald Arthur Hicks, 71, of Hart, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Patricia Louise Bromley, 84, of Hart, died on Friday, January 10, 2020. Lois Ellen Adams, 85, of Hart, died on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths.…
West Shore ESD hosts allied health competition. #WestShoreSchoolNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief West Shore School News is a presentation of the West Shore Educational Service District. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The Region 6 Health Occupational Students of America (HOSA) leadership conference was held Thursday at West Shore Community College. The event was hosted by the West Shore Educational Service…
UPDATE: The dog has been found safe. Dog missing following US 31 crash. #OceanaCounty WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 5-month-old white Maltese female dog is missing following a crash Thursday afternoon, Jan. 9, on US 31 north of Hammett Road near Pentwater. The small dog, which weighs 5 pounds or less, may have been ejected from the vehicle, said Oceana County…
‘Devastating winter storm’ headed our way. OCEANA COUNTY — “Consumers Energy is prepared for what is expected to be a devastating winter storm beginning early Saturday (Jan. 11),” states Senior Public Information Director Brian Wheeler. “Freezing rain is expected to begin across much of south central Michigan Saturday morning and continue for several hours. Forecasts are still being updated but…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Jan. 10, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Brent Douglas Krauss, 21, of 2616 132nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Jan. 6 to one year in jail with credit for 332 days served and $490 in fines and costs.…
78th District Court arraignments, Jan. 10, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Steven Allen Nodjkovic, Jr., 45, of 8310 Adams Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony larceny $1,000-$20,000. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. – Logan…
California man injured in icy US 31 crash. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A California man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon Thursday, Jan. 9, at about 3 p.m. following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 north of Hammett Road near Pentwater, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020: – 11:04 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 1:28 p.m., suspicious situation, 1000 block of Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. – 3:12 p.m., medical assist, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 6:38…
Road commission manager, senator to speak on roads. HART — Oceana County Republicans will host Senator Jon Bumstead and Oceana County Road Commission Manager Mark Timmer for a presentation on roads on Monday, Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Hart Middle School Auditorium. The presentation is free to attend and open to the public. The presentation will focus on topics…
Police report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, Jan. 6, 2020: – 1:40 p.m., malicious destruction of property, a bedroom door was damaged, 7000 block of South 88th Avenue, Grant Township. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020: – 11:34 a.m., a 28-year-old Shelby man was arrested for domestic violence, 3000 block of Baseline Road, Hart…
Sheriff’s deputy suspended. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — An Oceana County sheriff’s deputy has been suspended from duty with pay since the beginning of December, and an investigation by the Michigan State Police is ongoing. “I suspended a deputy pursuant to some allegations that were made,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “We’re anxiously waiting for the state…
TrueNorth’s Christmas program served more than 1,900 children. NEWAYGO COUNTY – More than 1,900 children in Newaygo County — including children from Hesperia — had a brighter Christmas thanks to the community’s selflessness and generous support through TrueNorth Community Services’ 67th annual Children’s Christmas Programs (CCP) and Toys for Tots. Distribution was at the TrueNorth Service Center in Fremont. The…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Jan. 7, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jamie Carlyn Houghton, 43, of 1540 W. Winston Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Dec. 23 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days suspended jail with credit for two days served and…
Local businesses urged to participate in career fair Feb. 25. SHELBY — Each year, nearly 45 businesses and 25 colleges showcase career and education options to over 200 Oceana County high school juniors in the Shelby High School gym. Oceana College Access Network (Oceana CAN) relies on community sponsorship to support this event, which connects our community’s young people with…
Shelby man arrested for heroin possession, parole violation. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Shelby man was arrested Monday, Jan. 6, shortly before 6 p.m. for heroin possession and parole violation on South 118th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday, Jan.…
Jeep crashes on icy road. #OceanaCountyNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Hesperia woman received minor injuries when the 2004 Jeep Cherokee she was driving Monday, Jan. 6, shortly after 7 a.m. ran off Yonker Road near 192nd Avenue and hit a mailbox, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman transported herself to Spectrum Health Gerber Hospital…
Domestic violence cases top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020: – 2 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 32-year-old Montague man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and improper registration, Oceana Drive, Grant Township. – 8:11 p.m., (OCSO), adderall possession, East Skeels Road, Greenwood Township. Sunday,…
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