Hart man faces prison for meth delivery.

October 28, 2019

Hart man faces prison for meth delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 36-year-old Hart man faces serving a minimum of two years in prison after pleading guilty Monday, Oct. 28, to a felony of delivery of methamphetamine. Victor Samuel Migel-Bundy, of 3871 N. Oceana Dr., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 25, 2019.

October 25, 2019

78th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 25, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – the following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Thomas Jay Gager, 24, of 2316 W. Pinewood Blvd., Bitely, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of assault with intent to great bodily harm less than murder, felonious…

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No insurance arrests, citations top HPD activity.

October 25, 2019
No insurance arrests, citations top HPD activity.

No insurance arrests, citations top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: The Hart Police Department has responded to the following events over the recent days. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019: – 11:20 a.m., malicious destruction of property, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 11:32 a.m., abandoned vehicle, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City…

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Flu clinic rescheduled.

October 25, 2019

Flu clinic rescheduled. HART – The Oceana County Council on Aging walk-in flu clinic that was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 30, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at OCCOA, 621 E. Main St.

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Trick or treat hours.

October 25, 2019

Trick or treat hours. Halloween is Thursday, Oct. 31, and Oceana communities are gearing up for a frightfully fun and safe celebration. The following are trick-or-treat hours in Oceana: – Rothbury: Halloween party at the village hall 5-6:30 p.m. – New Era: 6-8 p.m. – Hesperia: 6-8 p.m. – Walkerville: 5-7 p.m. at the Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 S. Harmon…

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Domestic violence, drunk driving arrests top MSP activity.

October 25, 2019

Domestic violence, drunk driving arrests top MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019: – 2 a.m., a 19-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic violence, 800 block of East Loop Road, Newfield Township. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019: – 3:08 p.,m., a 32-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, York and Taylor roads, Hart Township. – Noon, check fraud,…

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Rothbury council approves EF 2020 permit.

October 24, 2019

Rothbury council approves EF 2020 permit. #ElectricForestFestival By Allison Scrbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY – The Rothbury Village Council approved a mass gathering permit for the 2020 Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort with a 5-1 vote Tuesday, Oct. 22, during special session, according to Village Clerk Carol Witzke. The council accepted the permit – with provisions, Witkze said, and…

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COVE, all Michigan domestic violence shelters, to receive DTE foundation grant

October 24, 2019

COVE, all Michigan domestic violence shelters, to receive DTE foundation grant DETROIT — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) of Ludington is among the 44 domestic violence shelters in Michigan to receive a grant from the DTE Energy Foundation. The foundation announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, that it will provide $400,000 in grants to all state-approved domestic violence shelters across Michigan, from Escanaba to Monroe, in recognition of…

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School, Peterson Farms join forces to open daycare center.

October 23, 2019

School, Peterson Farms join forces to open daycare center. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby school district and Peterson Farms, Inc. have joined forces to open a child daycare center in the former Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Oceana Drive. Located just 400 feet north of the Peterson campus, the site is ideal for Oceana County’s…

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Community rallies together to get school new playground.

October 23, 2019

Community rallies together to get school new playground. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The playground at Shelby Public Schools’ Thomas Read Elementary has been in dire need of replacement for many years, and thanks to an aggressive community campaign the ‘Little Tigers’ will get a new playground soon. Caleb Coulter, owner of American Apple in New Era, came…

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DNR officer from Rothbury has made 4 life-saving rescues in 7 years.

October 23, 2019

DNR officer from Rothbury has made 4 life-saving rescues in 7 years. #MichiganDNR Michigan Conservation Officer Jeff Ginn has made four heroic life-saving rescues in the last seven years. Ginn’s actions last year to resuscitate a man in a Newaygo motel were recognized with a Department of Natural Resources Life-Saving Award – his fourth such honor. Ginn, a Rothbury native,…

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‘Pasta for Paws’ Nov. 7.

October 23, 2019

‘Pasta for Paws’ Nov. 7. #LASSI PENTWATER – Are you ready for a tasty dinner out; a chance to win some really nice prizes; and a great way to show your support for Oceana County’s often-forgotten companion animals? Then join your friends and neighbors at the Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. (LASSI) “Pasta for Paws” Thursday, Nov. 7, from 6-9…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2019.

October 23, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Clara B. Lozen, 99, of Hart, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Ellen M O’Connell, 99, of Montague, died on Monday, October 14, 2019. Raymond Robert Hale, 68, of Hart, died on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Janet Sue (Lipski) Grant, 88, formerly of Hart, died…

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Burning Bush Road closed due to failed culvert.

October 22, 2019

Burning Bush Road closed due to failed culvert. SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Burning Bush Road off 66th Avenue/Buchanan Road to Log Road is closed Tuesday, Oct. 22, due to a failed culvert, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. “It’s a very deep hole taking up over half of the road,” said…

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HHS Drama Club to present ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

October 22, 2019

HHS Drama Club to present ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ #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 the weekend of Nov. 22-24. “Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, this musical is perfect for…

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MSP busy with crashes.

October 22, 2019

MSP busy with crashes. #OceanaCounty The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, Oct. 21, 2019: – 9:04 a.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Winston Road, Grant Township. – 4:15 p.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 and Shelby Road, Shelby Township. – 11:40 p.m., one-vehicle crash, minor…

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Marijuana theft, drunk driving arrests top police activity.

October 21, 2019

Marijuana theft, drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019: – 5:36 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), methamphetamine possession, South 184th Avenue, Greenwood Township. Warrants pending for two suspects. Friday, Oct. 18, 2019: – 1:23 a.m., (OCSO), violation of conservation laws, West Arthur Road, Claybanks Township. – 10:47…

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78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 18, 2019.

October 18, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 18, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., 32, of 69 S. 56th Ave., Mears, was found guilty Oct. 7 of operating with a forged/altered/false license and unlawful license plate and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit…

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HPD report.

October 18, 2019

HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019: – 8:20 p.m., animal complaint, Hart and Johnson streets, City of Hart. – 8:30 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 8:45 p.m., reckless driving, Polk Road and US 31, City of Hart. Friday, Oct. 11, 2019: –…

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Trooper arraigned on drunk driving charge.

October 17, 2019

Trooper arraigned on drunk driving charge. #OceanaCounty HART – The 26-year-old Michigan State Police trooper who was arrested for operating while intoxicated Oct. 6 was arraigned in 78th District Court. Conner Ray Crutchfield of Pentwater remains employed at the Hart post, but is currently not on road patrol, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. He is currently handling “administrative duties,” he said.…

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Fall Cleanup Day.

October 17, 2019
Fall Cleanup Day.

Fall Cleanup Day. SHELBY – Fall Cleanup Day for Shelby village and township residents is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Shelby Village Rail Trail pavilion parking lot. Get rid of the junk before the snow falls. Items accepted include: old appliances, lawn mowers, sheet metal, metal barrels (open on one end), aluminum…

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