State police respond to three crashes at same location in one day. #OceanaCounty SHELBY TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to three vehicle crashes Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the same location, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Wednesday was a busy day for emergency personnel as the first snowfall of the season led to many accidents…
Recent births, reported Nov. 6, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Adalyn Marie Olmstead, the daughter of Brittany Rodrigues and Timothy Olmstead of Pentwater, was born November 1, 2019. Eili James Hansen, the son of Sara and Donnie Hansen of Hesperia, was born November 5, 2019. List of 2019 births.
First snowfall of the season wreaks havoc for drivers. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – As heavy, slushy snow blanketed the area with the first accumulating snowfall of the season Wednesday Nov. 6, several motorists found themselves in peril on local roads. Within about two hours late morning, there were five reported vehicle crashes that kept emergency crews…
Domestic assault, DWLS arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Nov. 4, 2019: – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), assault, 10000 block of Dickinson Road, Village of Walkerville. – Noon, (MSP), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. – 4:26 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a…
Rothbury council OKs 10-year EF permit. #ElectricForestFestival By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY – The Rothbury Village Council approved an amended mass gathering permit for the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort with a 5-2 vote Monday, Nov. 4, during special session. The permit is a 10-year agreement between the village council and event producers, Madison House. Next year…
Rollover crashes, drunk driving arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 1, 2019: – 1:46 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Grant Road and 88th Avenue, Shelby Township. – 10:30 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and M 20, Shelby Township. Noon, (MSP), vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 and…
Shelby man pleads guilty to heroin delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 21-year-old Shelby man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of heroin. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…
New Era man may be sentenced to boot camp for dealing meth at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Levi Alan Richard, of 3591 S. Water Rd., testified that he was arrested at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury last…
Festival attendee pleads guilty to cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 26-year-old Detroit area man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to possession of cocaine with intent to deliver less than 25 grams. Davontae Kalao Kirk, of Clinton Township, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) at the…
Whitehall man pleads guilty to identity theft for obtaining driver’s license in brother’s name. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 58-year-old Whitehall man faces serving seven months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to identity theft. Michael Shawn Kelly, of 4125 Orshal Rd., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he used…
Teen who brought stun gun to school could get youth sentencing. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 17-year-old Pentwater student pleaded utility in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to a felony of possession of a taser. Kyle James, of Riverton Township in Mason County, admitted to Judge Robert D. Springstead that he had a taser in his…
White Cloud man admits he ‘lost it’ when he smashed window, slashed tires. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old White Cloud man admitted in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, that he mentally “lost it” when he broke a slider window and slashed car tires due to seeing his ex-wife with her boyfriend last August. Keven Steven…
Longbridge Road to open by end of November. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – After six months of being closed, the Oceana County Road Commission (OCRC) announced that Longbridge Road will open soon. Construction will begin almost immediately to reopen the flooded road after the road commission received approval for a building permit. It is now expected to reopen by the end of November.…
TrueNorth takes over housing crisis assistance as OHP restructures. #OceanaHomePartnership #TrueNorth HART – TrueNorth Community Services takes over as the West Michigan Housing Network’s lead agency serving Oceana County effective Friday, Nov. 1, as Oceana’s Home Partnership undergoes a restructuring of services, according to officials from both organizations. The network coordinates efforts in Mason, Lake, Newaygo – and now Oceana…
Village, school district finalize Getty Field agreement. SHELBY – Village and school officials wrapped up negotiations earlier this week and unanimously approved a final Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Getty Field during special meetings Wednesday, Oct. 30. The agreement will allow both the Shelby school district’s athletic programs and the community to utilize Getty Field, states a joint press release from…
78th District Court arraignments, Nov. 1, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Tammy Lynn Berry, 44, of 6424 N. 96th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of analogues possession and misdemeanors of embezzlement less than $200 and lying to a…
Hart woman injured in US 31 crash. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Hart woman was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon following a single-vehicle rollover crash on northbound US 31 near Log Road Friday, Nov. 1, shortly after 8 a.m. The crash occurred when the woman, who was driving a 2007 Chevrolet…
HPD news. #HartPoliceDepartment The following recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019: – 1:16 p.m., disturbance, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 2:30 p.m., malicious destruction of property, 10 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 6:05 p.m., found…
A slice of the American Dream. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – The blossoming success of American Apple is the product of ingenuity and hard work. Growing up in the farming industry, Caleb Coulter bought 100 acres of land after graduating from Shelby High School in 1996. Now, the Apple packing facility he and his wife Sarah operate on…
Police news. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Oct. 28, 2019: – 4:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 and Oceana Drive, Pentwater Township. – 4:30 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, 104th Avenue and Tyler Road, Hart Township. – 7:30 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and Hayes Road, Shelby Township. Wednesday, Oct. 30,…
Roosevelt Road Bridge closed due to deterioration. #OceanaCounty CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – The Roosevelt Road Bridge over Flower Creek – east of 48th Avenue – “has been permanently closed to traffic due to the failed bridge structure,” Oceana County Road Commission Clerk Sandy Griffin stated Thursday, Oct. 31. Local residents can still access their homes. This story is copyrighted © 2019,…
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