Driving without insurance arrests top MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, March 4, 2019: 4:21 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Shelby Road, Shelby Township. 8:30 p.m., a 26-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating without insurance, Oceana Drive and Winston Road, Village of Rothbury. Tuesday,…
Seasonal weight restrictions for roads begin Friday. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission HART – In an effort to prevent potholes, the Oceana County Road Commission is imposing seasonal weight and speed restrictions on county roads beginning Friday, March 8, at 6 a.m., according to OCRC Managing Director Mark Timmer. “One of the most common business interactions with a county road agency concerns seasonal weight…
Three hurt in two-car crash. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday, March 4, shortly after 3 p.m. on Shelby Road near the US 31 on-ramp in frigid, snowy conditions, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 2012 Chrysler driven by a 19-year-old Allendale woman and a 2002 Jeep Liberty driven…
Shelby man sent to jail for writing $45,000 bad check to buy new car. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON – A 31-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to serve seven months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, March 5, for writing a bad check totaling over $45,000 to Urka Auto Center to buy…
78th District Court sentencings, posted March 4, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Cody Hector Rosalez, 33, of 4442 E. 21st St., Casper, was found guilty Feb. 25 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); $500…
Fremont man sent to prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old convicted sex offender was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of two to 15 years for third-degree criminal sexual conduct and two to four years for probation violation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 4. Thomas Allen Clark, of 302 Sunflower Lane, Fremont, is already…
Burglary suspect caught in the act. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP – A 41-year-old Shelby man was arrested for breaking and entering after allegedly opening trailers and outbuildings at a residence in the 5000 block of 168th Avenue Saturday, March 2, at 2:45 p.m., said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The resident contacted police after observing the man on the property,…
2-5 inches of snow expected overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, March 4, 2019 A winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. this evening, Monday, March 4, until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are forecasted. Expect cloudy skies this afternoon with snow showers developing later. High 9; low 8…
West Shore and Ferris sign agreement making transfers easier. VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College and Ferris State University have signed a partnership agreement enabling students who start their education at WSCC, with the intent to transfer to FSU, to hold a distinctive status with the university from the beginning. The agreement, set to begin the fall semester of…
78th District Court arraignments, posted March 1, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Michael August Barrett, 30, of 301 S. State St., Hart, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Preliminary exam: March 18 at…
Accomplice charged in connection to safe breaking scheme. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 33-year-old Fremont man has been charged with three felonies in connection to a crime spree with his girlfriend that involved the alleged theft of a safe containing a large amount of cash, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Jon-Erik Cook,…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019: – 8:24 a.m., threats complaint, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 10 a.m., suspicious situation, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019: – 8:50 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Washington Street, City of…
Police chief expects pot legalization to impact summer tourist season. #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Not too much happens in the Village of Pentwater during the winter months, but in the summer it is a destination for people from all over the country. That is why Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum set up presentations for business owners and…
Senator discusses state budget expectations Contributed by Sen. Jon Bumstead, 34th Senate District The new Legislature is well underway and we are already fast-approaching budget season. In just a few days, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be releasing the details of her proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. My colleagues and I have our expectations of what proposals the governor…
Hesperia medical marijuana dispensary in limbo. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – A proposed medical marijuana dispensary is waiting in the wings as an ordinance is pending approval by the Hesperia Village Council. The council deadlocked 3-3 during a vote, Jan. 14, to approve a medical marijuana dispensary ordinance that would have cleared the first hurdle for a dispensary to…
Sewer main break causes wastewater spill. #ShelbyVillage SHELBY – A 3-foot crack in a sewer force main on Harvey Street in the village caused wastewater to spill onto a vacant lot Tuesday, Feb. 26, said Village Administrator Robert Widigan. “At approximately 4 p.m., wastewater from a cracked sewer force main spilled out onto a vacant lot near 540 Harvey Street,”…
Recent deaths, posted Feb 28, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Russell “Russ” Duane Hirdes, 73, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2018 deaths.
CTE criminal justice students teach safe driving. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) criminal justice program are competing in the S4SD (Strive 4 a Safer Drive) campaign sponsored by Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. S4SD is a teen driving initiative aimed at…
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