Hesperia looking to hire new police chief.

January 15, 2019

Hesperia looking to hire new police chief. #HesperiaPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – The Village of Hesperia is currently searching for a new police chief to replace Joe Fitzgerald who recently resigned from the post. Fitzgerald served as chief from July to December of 2018, said Village Clerk Vicki Burell. He resigned to take an employment opportunity in the…

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Phone scammers posing as Pentwater police.

January 15, 2019

Phone scammers posing as Pentwater police. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department received a report Tuesday, Jan. 15, of a phone scam “involving subjects who identified themselves over the phone as members of the department,” said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “The caller ID shows the Pentwater Police Department,” Hartrum said. “The caller identifies themselves as an officer of…

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Medical marijuana dispensary stalls in Hesperia.

January 15, 2019

Medical marijuana dispensary stalls in Hesperia. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – The Hesperia Village Council deadlocked 3-3 during a vote Monday night, Jan. 14, to approve a medical marijuana dispensary ordinance that would have cleared the first hurdle for a dispensary to open in the the former Hesperia Variety Store. The 30,000-square-foot building located downtown next to the village…

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Father-daughter dance to raise funds for pregnancy care center.

January 15, 2019

Father-daughter dance to raise funds for pregnancy care center. NEW ERA — West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support is holding a Father Daughter Ball on Saturday, March 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at New Era Reformed Church, 4775 First St. The cost is $25 per couple and $10 for additional girls and can be purchased online here. Tickets may…

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Bumstead appointed vice chair of Appropriations Committee

January 14, 2019
Bumstead appointed vice chair of Appropriations Committee

Bumstead appointed vice chair of Appropriations Committee LANSING — State Sen. Jon Bumstead announced on Monday that he has received his Senate committee assignments for the 100th Legislature. Bumstead (R-Newaygo) will serve as chair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee and vice chair for the standing committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources. Bumstead will be a member of the following standing…

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CSC case heads to trial.

January 14, 2019

UPDATE: LANGSTON WAS FOUND NOT GUILTY BY A JURY, FEB. 21. CSC case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A criminal sexual conduct case against a 32-year-old Muskegon man who is accused of sexually assaulting an “incapacitated” or “physically helpless” woman is heading to trial next month. Mark Steven Langston II, faces prison for two felony…

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Man accused of child porn rejects plea deal.

January 14, 2019

Man accused of child porn rejects plea deal. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby man currently incarcerated in the Oceana County Jail on a cocaine delivery conviction rejected a plea offer in his child pornography case Monday, Jan. 14, in 27th Circuit Court. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., faces felony charges of possession…

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Man who escaped police custody sentenced to jail.

January 14, 2019

Man who escaped police custody sentenced to jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The 30-year-old Hesperia man who escaped police custody at Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby last August was sentenced to six months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 14. Shayne Chris Smith, of 235 McLaren St., pleaded guilty last November to felony…

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‘Super drunk’ driving arrests top police activity.

January 14, 2019

‘Super drunk’ driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 11, 2019: – 10:50 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), obstructing justice, South State Street, City of Hart. – 1 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Hart man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Loop Road, Ferry Township. –…

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Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Secure Our Border

January 14, 2019

Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Secure Our Border  The following is a letter to the editor (op/ed) from Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) who represents Michigan’s Second Congressional District, which includes Mason and Oceana counties.  By Congressman Bill Huizenga For years, elected officials in Washington from both sides of the aisle have discussed the need for border security and…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 12, 2019

January 12, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 12, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Anntoinette “Tina” Marie Tinkham, 59, of Hesperia, died on Thursday, January 10, 2019. June Barber Bartholomew, 94, of Montague, died on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Phillip C. “Chuck” Persenaire, 83, of Silver Lake, died on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Larry B. Huls, 82, of Rothbury,…

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January is School Board Recognition Month.

January 11, 2019

January is School Board Recognition Month. Dear Editor: January is School Board Recognition Month — a time to salute the work of our volunteer school board members and to celebrate public education. This special recognition of school board members reflects our combined commitment to leadership and accountability assuring that ALL children succeed. It’s an exciting and challenging time in public…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 11, 2019.

January 11, 2019

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Jan. 11, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Cody Lee Bow, 24, of 8926 Holton Rd., Holton, was found guilty Nov. 26 of larceny of a firearm and was sentenced Jan. 7 to 131 days in jail with credit for 131 days served;…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 11, 2019.

January 11, 2019

78th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 11, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ciro Dealmonte, 34, of 331 W. 6th St., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old. Preliminary exam:…

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Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity.

January 11, 2019

Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – A 62-year-old Ludington man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated on Polk Road Sunday, Jan. 6, at 10:27 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019: –…

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78th District Court sentencings.

January 10, 2019

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Devon Izac-Mathew Smith, 22, of 3627 McKinley Rd., Montague, was found guilty Dec. 10 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to nine days in jail; six months probation; 93 days discretionary jail for one year; must submit to…

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Great Lakes Energy donates $7,500 to Oceana Co. in 2018. 

January 10, 2019
Great Lakes Energy donates $7,500 to Oceana Co. in 2018. 

Great Lakes Energy donates $7,500 to Oceana Co. in 2018.  Great Lakes Energy People Fund donated $7,500 to Oceana County non-profit organizations or municipalities in 2018. In total, the People Fund awarded $218,770 throughout the state. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill…

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Getty Park renovation plan enters final phases.

January 10, 2019

Getty Park renovation plan enters final phases. Village residents can now view proposed plan. SHELBY – The Village of Shelby has been busy the past several months discussing possible improvements for Getty Park, and looking for ways to fund the project in preparation of submitting a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) in 2019. The village…

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