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Failed culvert closes 84th Avenue. HART TOWNSHIP – According to the Oceana County Road Commission, 84th Avenue will be closed between Polk and Fox roads Thursday, July 25, due to a failed culvert. The road is expected to be closed Thursday only, and local residents will be able to access their homes. This story is copyrighted © 2019, all rights…
Opponents continue to fight pig farm. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – A large-scale concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) is in full operation southwest of Rothbury, and a group continues to fight it due to environmental and health concerns. Flower Creek Swine, LLC, owned by Jacob Marsh, has been in operation for approximately three months, Marsh said. The…
WSCC offering College for Kids. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2019, July 29- August 2. The five-day session is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features a wide variety of action-packed learning adventures. Classes…
OWI arrest, camper break-in among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, July 22, 2019: – 9:30 a.m., breaking and entering of a camper, 8000 block of 92nd Avenue, Grant Township. A chainsaw was stolen. – 9:55 p.m., domestic assault, 6000 block of North 204th Avenue, Leavitt Township. Tuesday,…
Man allegedly holds roommate at knifepoint for several hours. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 30-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious assault and false imprisonment Sunday, July 22, shortly after 3 p.m. on South 90th Avenue. The suspect allegedly held his male roommate in a room for several hours while threatening…
Camper allegedly runs over tents in drunken crime spree. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A 21-year-old Howell man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, July 21, at 12:20 a.m. after allegedly running over two tents with his vehicle at the Val Du Lakes Campground on North Wilson Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. No…
Man who pointed gun at pizza delivery driver sentenced to jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The 64-year-old Greenwood Township man who pointed a shotgun at a Mancino’s pizza delivery driver was sentenced Monday, July 22, in 27th Circuit Court to serve 15 days up front of a 90-day discretionary jail term. Danny Wayne Hassevort, of 8976 Wilke…
Several DWLS arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 18, 2019: – 5 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. – 10:39 p.m., (OCSO), a 39-year-old Hart man was arrested for methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and no insurance, 56th Avenue, Golden Township. Friday, July…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, July 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Armando Gregorio Gutierrez, Jr., 30, of 2880 Polk Rd., Hart, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced July 8 to one year in jail with credit for 163 days served and $540 in fines and costs.…
Warrant arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 11, 2019: 1:43 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:50 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 6:25 p.m., suspicious situation, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 7:48 p. m.,…
Recent deaths, posted July 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Edward Bauer, 90, of Mears, died on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Francis Lloyd Hiscock, 100, of Pentwater, died on Monday, July 15, 2019. Bruce Carleton Walborn, 89, of Hart, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019. William C. “Bill” Dukes, 88, of Shelby, died on Thursday,…
78th District Court arraignments, July 18, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Esteven Escamilla, 42, of 6676 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary exam: Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Woman who killed Pentwater construction worker appears in court. #ManisteeNews. MANISTEE — Charlene Myers, 67, of Bear Lake, the woman accused of killing a Pentwater construction worker and injuring a construction worker from Ludington, appeared in Manistee County’s 85th District Court Wednesday. In September, 2018, Myers was driving on US 31 in the Village of Bear Lake when she allegedly…
***UPDATE: TRINITY “BEX” CUSHMAN HAS BEEN FOUND*** Police seek help locating runaway. HART – The Hart Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile runaway. Trinity Christine Cushman, 16, who goes by the name of “Bex Cushman,” was last seen in the 600 block of Water Street the City of Hart Wednesday, July 17. Cushman is…
Cash, steaks stolen in restaurant break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – The thief or thieves who broke into the Stony Lake Inn must not be vegetarians, because they stole three ribeye steaks in addition to an undisclosed amount of cash. The break-in at the restaurant, located at 4722 Scenic Dr., occurred some time between 5 and 6…
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Ferry comes alive for Ghost Town Day. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive Saturday, July 27, during its unique annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they…
Huizenga advocates for asparagus industry. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R, Holland), of Michigan’s second district, met with Unites States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and advocated for additional measures to be taken to support Michigan asparagus and specialty crops. On June 14, Huizenga held a town hall style discussion with asparagus growers, packers, and processors in Hart. At that meeting,…
Shelby Road to close Monday for bridge replacement. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – Shelby Road from 58th Avenue to 52nd Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, July 22, at 7 a.m. until Nov. 1 for a $1.6 million bridge replacement project, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Bridge Advisory Board…
Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCounty The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, July 15, 2019: – 6:30 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and M 20, Grant Township. – 8:30 p.m., motorcycle crash, minor injury, Garfield Road near the Stony Lake Oval/Benona Township Park, Benona Township. A 61-year-old Muskegon man self-transported…
‘Strut Your Mutt’ and raise money to help injured animals. WEARE TOWNSHIP – If you love dogs, don’t miss “Strut Your Mutt” Saturday, July 27, from 9-11 a.m. The event is being presented by Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. (LASSI) and will feature a noncompetitive 5K Fun Run/Walk, a One-Mile Stroll for dog owners with their leashed pets, and additional…
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