Doe shot in poaching incident. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Two teens could face some hefty fines in connection to poaching a deer Wednesday night, Nov. 20, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A sergeant from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was sent out to respond to shots fired shortly before 10 p.m. on North 116th Avenue after a resident…
Man with 25 convictions sent to prison for probation violation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 53-year-old Montague man with 10 felony convictions and 15 misdemeanors was sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court to 15 months to four years in prison for probation violation. Jasen Lee Tyler, of 8518 Robinhood Dr., violated his probation by using drugs,…
Safety tips to avoid a winter house fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE – As the winter season closes in, make sure your home is protected from tragedy. “Especially with our department, winter is the time of year for house fires,” said Firefighter and EMT Brian Hintz with Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue. Residents who heat with indoor or outdoor…
Longbridge Road opens after nearly 7-month closure. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – After nearly seven months, Longbridge Road officially re-opened to traffic Thursday, Nov. 21. Oceana County Road Commission Clerk Sandy Griffin made the announcement early Thursday afternoon. The road had been closed due to flooding caused by record high water levels. The road commission received permission earlier this month from Great…
Warrant arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019: – 3 p.m., abandoned vehicles, 2000 block of North Oceana Drive, City of Hart. – 7:47 p.m., wellbeing check, 500 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019: – 4:30 p.m., traffic hazard, North Oceana Drive and…
Car crashes on rain-slicked US 31. #OceanaCounty SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A 41-year-old Muskegon woman received minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on US 31 near Hayes Road Thursday, Nov. 21, at 7:45 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 2-year-old boy who was a passenger in the 2014 Hyundai Veloster was uninjured, states the report. The…
HHS Drama Club presents ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this weekend. #HartHighSchoolDramaClub HART – The popular classic tale of “The Wizard of Oz” comes to life on the stage of the Hart Middle School Auditorium presented by the Hart High School Drama Club this weekend, Nov. 22-24. “Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, this musical is perfect for…
OWI, domestic violence arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019: – 5:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, East Church Street, City of Hart. – 6:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Oceana Drive near Yale Road, Grant Township. – 1:30 p.m., (OCSO), parole violation, West Polk…
Shelby’s David Barranco-Calixto wins DAR Good Citizen award. Shelby High School senior David Barranco-Calixto was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award Sunday, Nov. 3, during a reception honoring students chosen as their high school’s Good Citizen. Harlie Belle Choponis from Hart High School and Haley Sue Adams from Walkerville High School were selected by their schools.…
Peterson Farms food drive benefits both donors and recipients. #PetersonFarms SHELBY – The old saying, “‘Tis better to give than to receive,” rings true this holiday season as Peterson Farms hosts a food drive benefiting both the givers and the receivers. “The food bank drive will be ran by Peterson Farms employees volunteering their time on Thursday, Dec. 12, from…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Nov. 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Amanda Kay Vriesman, 34, of 5328 S. 200th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 21 of welfare fraud $500 or less and was sentenced Nov. 4 to 90 days suspended jail with credit for…
Suspected heroin seized. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY – Suspected heroin was seized from a 50-year-old Muskegon man at the Rothbury Wesco Monday, Nov. 18, at 1:35 a.m., according to Michigan State Police Trooper Trevor Beck. The suspect was arrested for operating without insurance and no operator’s license. Additional charges are being sought in connection to the suspected drug. Other police recent police…
Celebration for Longbridge re-opening set for Saturday. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – After nearly seven months, Longbridge Road will be re-opened, and residents are ready to celebrate. The road has been closed due to flooding caused by record high water levels. The Oceana County Road Commission recently received permission earlier this month from Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) – formerly the Michigan…
Man convicted of meth delivery avoids prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 50-year-old North Muskegon man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 18, for a conviction of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. William Arthur Hill was facing a minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 20 years in prison after pleading…
MSP busy with car/deer crashes. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 15, 2019: 5:30 a.m., car/deer crash, Monroe Road near 88th Avenue, Weare Township. 9:30 p.m., car/deer crash, Oceana Drive near Baker Road, Shelby Township. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019: 7 a.m., car/deer crash, Maple Island Road near…
Fire rips through house, causing major damage. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A large two-story house that is over 100 years old was extensively damaged by fire Monday morning, Nov. 18. The fire at 265 E. Tyler Road started in the kitchen, and the kitchen is destroyed, said Captain Lance VanSickle of Walkerville Area Fire and Rescue.…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 18 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jeffery Lynn Kubon, 73, of Crystal Valley, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Harry Heersema, 88, of Mears, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.
Fruit tree research station planned in Weare Township. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A fruit tree research center in northern Oceana County is being planned by the newly formed West Central Michigan Horticultural Research, Inc. The 6,000 square feet facility, which…
Expect lane closures on Oceana Drive Monday. HART – Lane closures for bridge work are scheduled for Monday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oceana Drive over the Pentwater River between Lake Road and Main Street/Tyler Road, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent.
HPD busy with crashes. #OceanaCounty The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019: – 11:15 a.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 2:30 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 11:43 p.m., medical assist, 300 block of Peach Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019:…
Heroes welcome special visitor. #HartPoliceDepartment HART – The Hart Police Department recently had a visit from a young girl “whose passion to support public safety and our US military goes far beyond the regular norm,” states a press release from HPD. “Sawyer Hendrickson recently met with officers of the Hart Police Department and thanked each one for their service and…
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