27th Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 1, 2019.

August 1, 2019

27th Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 1, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jaime Gutierrez, 30, of 339 Dewey St., Shelby, was found guilty June 3 manufacturing/distributing an imitation controlled substance and was sentenced July 29 to 45 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year…

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Rothbury man faces felony charge for assault with knife.

August 1, 2019

Rothbury man faces felony charge for assault with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 30-year-old Rothbury man who allegedly held his male roommate in a room for several hours while threatening his life with a knife, July 22, has been arraigned in 78th District Court on a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Felipe Gonzales,…

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New boat tour offers history lesson.

August 1, 2019

New boat tour offers history lesson. PENTWATER – Beginning Tuesday Aug. 6, area residents and visitors can take a one-hour boat tour – departing at 4 p.m. daily – and learn about Pentwater’s rich history as they journey on Pentwater Lake, down the channel, and into Lake Michigan. The new “Pentwater History Boat Tour” content was created by several Pentwater…

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HPD report.

August 1, 2019

HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 25, 2019: – 10:13 a.m., reckless driving, State and Church streets, City of Hart. – 1:35 p.m., suspicious situation, 20 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 3 p.m., suspected child neglect, City of Hart. – 3:13 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street,…

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Early Childhood Summit scheduled for Sept. 13, 14. 

August 1, 2019

Early Childhood Summit scheduled for Sept. 13, 14.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The fourth annual Early Childhood Summit returns to West Shore Community College on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, 2019. The summit is collaboratively planned and implemented by West Shore Community College and West Shore Educational Service District’s Great Start Collaborative and Great Start Readiness Program.…

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DWLS arrests, assault investigations top police activity.

July 31, 2019

DWLS arrests, assault investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, July 27, 2019: – 10:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), breaking and entering, Logan Lane, Newfield Township. Monday, July 29, 2019: – 8:05 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Jefferson…

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Wood Street to be closed Thursday, Friday.

July 31, 2019

Wood Street to be closed Thursday, Friday. HART – Wood Street between Union and Griswold streets will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, by the Hart Hydro Electric Department for repairs in the area, according to the Hart Police Department. The street will be re-opened late Friday.

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Polk Road east of Hart closed for culvert, shoulder work.

July 31, 2019

Polk Road east of Hart closed for culvert, shoulder work. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Polk Road between 136th and 144th avenues will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, July 31 and Aug. 1, to install a culvert and perform shoulder work for an upcoming road construction project, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their…

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US 31 on-ramp at Shelby Road to close.

July 31, 2019

***UPDATE: The ramp closure has been cancelled, according to MDOT.*** US 31 on-ramp at Shelby Road to close. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The on-ramp at Shelby Road to northbound US 31 will close for construction Wednesday, July 31, from 3-9 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.

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Police seek witnesses in deadly assault.

July 30, 2019

Police seek witnesses in deadly assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking that any witnesses – who have not yet come forward – regarding the deadly assault early Sunday morning, July 28, should contact the sheriff’s office with information. The assault occurred during an after-hours wedding party on Elm Street in Ferry…

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78th District Court sentencings, July 30, 2019.

July 30, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, July 30, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Nathan Phillip Ashburn, 24, of 7321 White Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty July 16 of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 35 days served;…

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Man sentenced to jail for threatening his mom with baseball bat

July 29, 2019

Man sentenced to jail for threatening his mom with baseball bat. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 31-year-old Whitehall man was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of felonious assault in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 29. Charles Lee England, of 817 Livingston St., threatened his 69-year-old mother with a baseball bat and then resisted…

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US 31 off-ramp to close Tuesday.

July 29, 2019
US 31 off-ramp to close Tuesday.

US 31 off-ramp to close Tuesday. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – The southbound US 31 off-ramp to Shelby Road – exit 144 – in the construction zone will be closed Tuesday, July 30, from 7 a.m. to noon, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT also plans to close the northbound ramp to Shelby Road Wednesday, July 31, but the hours…

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Man dies following fight at party.

July 29, 2019

Man dies following fight at party. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Nashville, Michigan man who was in intensive care with a critical head injury following an assault during an after-hours wedding party Sunday, July 28, has died, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The victim has been identified as Robert Brown. A 34-year-old Hart man has been identified as…

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88th Avenue closed.

July 29, 2019

88th Avenue closed. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – 88th Avenue between M 20 and Grant Road will be closed daily this week so work crews can cut trees in preparation for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes.

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Man in critical condition following fight at after-hours wedding party.

July 29, 2019

Man in critical condition following fight at after-hours wedding party. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP – A 37-year-old Nashville, Michigan man is in intensive care with a critical head injury following an assault during an after-hours wedding party Sunday, July 28, shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Elm Street. A 34-year-old Hart man has been identified as a suspect, said Oceana County Sheriff…

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Water taxi makes a splash in Pentwater.

July 26, 2019

Water taxi makes a splash in Pentwater. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – There is a new unique mode of public transportation making a splash in the quaint Village of Pentwater. The water taxi service just debuted this week, and residents and visitors alike will be hooked. Rides across Pentwater Lake are free, and sunset tours around the lake and…

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78th District Court arraignments, July 26, 2019.

July 26, 2019

78th District Court arraignments, July 26, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Rudy Coronado, 38, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. –…

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Church offering $1 car washes Saturday.

July 26, 2019

Church offering $1 car washes Saturday. HART — Victory Fellowship church is hosting a $1 car wash at the former Gales IGA parking lot, 710 S. State St., on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Church members will offer a full service car wash plus a free lemonade and cookie social lounge.

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Warrant, domestic violence arrests top HPD activity.

July 25, 2019

Warrant, domestic violence arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 18, 2019: – 10:34 a.m., medical assist, 600 block of East Main Street. – 10:34 p.m., a 26-year-old Greenwood, Missouri man was arrested for operating a without a license, 600 block of Dryden Street. He was lodged in…

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Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters.

July 25, 2019

Store owner apprehends accused shoplifters. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Oldewick Post owner Crystal Babbin apprehended three 18-year-old women in her store Wednesday, July 24, who allegedly went on a shoplifting spree in downtown stores, stealing nearly 50 items, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Babbin, who served in the US Air Force, said the suspects picked the…

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