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,…
Public Notice, Village of Shelby Parks & Recreation Plan 2020- 2025 Parks, Recreation & Buildings Committee Meeting The Village of Shelby Parks, Recreation & Buildings Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 4:40 P.M. at the Shelby Village Hall, 218 N. Michigan Avenue regarding the Village of Shelby 2020-2025 Parks & Recreation Plan. Residents of Shelby…
Trial against former soldier accused of murdering Mears man set for Dec. 11-13. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township is scheduled for Dec. 11-13 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, according to Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused…
Winter weather advisory issued until Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 until 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Rain may possibly change to wet snow after midnight. Wet snow may be heavy at times during the day Thursday. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are possible with…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 29, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Katlyn Marie Case, 27, of 308 N. Rowe St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 15 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary…
Bow hunting success. David Chandler of Hart shot this buck in the Hart area. Chandler said it’s an 8 point with a 10 3/4 inch spread, and the deer weighs approximately 200 pounds.
Shelby police officer pleads guilty to impaired driving, resisting arrest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Shelby Police Officer Gabriel Gordon LeBlanc, 35, pleaded guilty in Muskegon County’s 60th District Court to operating while impaired and resisting arrest, Oct. 25, according to court staff. LeBlanc was suspended without pay following his arrest in Muskegon County. LeBlanc, who is a Whitehall…
$19,500 in grants awarded to Oceana community. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty PENTWATER – The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Oceana County. A total of $19,500 was awarded as a result of CFOC’s competitive application process that is overseen by a subcommittee of…
Windows broken, handgun stolen from home. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in that was reported Friday, Oct. 25, shortly after 9 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Two windows were broken, and a .380 Diamondback handgun was stolen from a residence on West Fifth Street. This story is copyrighted © 2019, all…
3 arrested for heroin at Rothbury rest area. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – Three suspects were arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for heroin possession Friday, Oct. 25, at 4 a.m. at the rest area on northbound US 31 near Rothbury, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Suspects are a 29-year-old Bear Lake woman, a 29-year-old Kaleva man and a…
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