Felonious assault arrest tops police activity.

June 12, 2019

Felonious assault arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, June 7, 2019: – 4:39 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 45-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for felonious assault and child endangerment, North 186th Avenue, Colfax Township. Sunday, June 9, 2019: – 1:21 a.m., (OCSO), a 68-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for fraud,…

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Water Safety Day Saturday.

June 11, 2019
Water Safety Day Saturday.

Water Safety Day Saturday. PENTWATER – As the head of the marine division for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Tim Simon wants to ensure that everyone is safe on the water this summer – especially children. That is why Simon has organized the inaugural Oceana County Water Safety Day set for Saturday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to 2…

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Crashes top police activity.

June 11, 2019

Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, June 7, 2019: – 5 p.m., a 45-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), 198th Avenue and Taylor Road, Leavitt Township. Saturday, June 8, 2019: – 12:08 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Monroe Road…

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Man sentenced for forgery.

June 11, 2019

Man sentenced for forgery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 37-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced to serve five months in jail for a conviction of forgery Monday, June 10, in 27th Circuit Court. Bobby Jo Scheel, of 10283 Dickinson Ave., testified that he forged a check totaling $220 after finding it lying in the road last January in…

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Man dies after being hit by farm truck that also killed daughter.

June 10, 2019

Man dies after being hit by farm truck that also killed daughter. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Montague man who was critically injured after being hit by a farm truck on the side of the road last week has died, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Eric Scott died early Monday morning, stated First Lt. Jeffrey White, Hart post…

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Recent arraignments include cocaine arrest, posted June 7, 2019.

June 7, 2019

Recent arraignments include cocaine arrest, posted June 7, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Tryston Vernon Lauderdale, 36, of 5210 Wexford Ave., Lansing, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of controlled substance possession – narcotic/cocaine less than 25 grams. Preliminary exam:…

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DWLS, domestic violence arrests top police activity.

June 7, 2019

DWLS, domestic violence arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, June 5, 2019: – 9:29 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 32-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested for domestic violence and on a warrant, 7100 block of South Driftwood Drive, Village of Rothbury. Thursday, June 6, 2019: – 2:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police),…

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Pentwater Service Club elects officers.

June 7, 2019

Pentwater Service Club elects officers. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently elected officers who will lead the club for the 2019-2020 program year that begins in September 2019 and ends in May 2020.  The election was held as part the organization’s annual meeting. Re-elected to the position of president is Glenn Beavis; Mark Trierweiler was elected vice-president; Mark O.…

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HPD report.

June 6, 2019

HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, May 31, 2019: – 12:25 a.m., disturbance/warrant arrest, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. A 35-year-old Mears man was arrested and lodged in the Oceana County Jail on an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Muskegon County. – 3:12 a.m., disturbance/noise complaint, Park Street,…

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78th District Court sentencings, June 6, 2019.

June 6, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, June 6, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew David Hausermann, 28, of 2072 East Castle Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, was found guilty June 4 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 93 days discretionary jail; and $1,055 in fines and…

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Police busy with car/deer crashes.

June 6, 2019

Police busy with car/deer crashes. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, June 4, 2019: 10:35 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Hayes Road, Grant Township. 11:15 p.m., a 24-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for open intoxicants and careless driving, Maple Island Road and M 20, Village of Hesperia. Wednesday,…

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Bumstead: Auto insurance bill is historic reform.

June 6, 2019

Bumstead: Auto insurance bill is historic reform. By Sen. Jon Bumstead, 34th Senate District People have been angry with the ridiculous cost of their auto insurance well before this last campaign season. This isn’t a new issue that rose from campaign promises. This has been an issue since I was in the state House and well before that. The original…

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Book sale to benefit Friends of Hart Library.

June 6, 2019

Book sale to benefit Friends of Hart Library. HART — The Friends of Hart Library are holding its annual used book sale this weekend at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. The sale will be held Friday, June 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. All proceeds benefit programs…

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Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2019.

June 6, 2019

Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Matthew Charles Collins, 48, of Montague, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Kathy C. Phillipo, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Walkerville, died on Friday, May 31, 2019. Roger J. Morse, 90, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…

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Stony Lake Sparkler run is July 7.

June 6, 2019

Stony Lake Sparkler run is July 7. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — The fifth annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2019. Registrations received before July 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt. Fees are slightly higher after that date and t-shirts will be distributed on an as-available basis. Everyone is welcome to turn out…

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17th annual Pentwater Spring Fest is June 15, 16.

June 5, 2019

17th annual Pentwater Spring Fest is June 15, 16. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce will present the 17th annual Spring Fest on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. The two-day event takes place at the Village Green and includes over 100 craftspeople, artists and antique dealers who will showcase their furniture, silver, porcelain, pottery, hand crafted woven…

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Four CASA volunteers sworn in.

June 5, 2019

Four CASA volunteers sworn in. #OceanaCountyCASA HART – Four Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Oceana volunteers were sworn in Wednesday, June 5, by Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix. Volunteers are Colleen Riley, Sharon Edgar, Kathy Shafer and Arlyse Hambright. After going through 30 hours of pre-service training and observing family court hearings, they were able to take…

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Stony Lake Road closed.

June 5, 2019

Stony Lake Road closed. CLAYBANKS AND BENONA TOWNSHIPS – Stony Lake Road between Scenic Drive and the S curves will be closed for the rest of this week, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Hallack Contracting is crushing/shaping the road and will likely be done by the weekend. Weather permitting and…

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Girl, 14, killed when hit by farm truck.

June 4, 2019

Girl, 14, killed when hit by farm truck. GRANT TOWNSHIP – The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday night, June 3, on Webster Road west of 72nd Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. “Preliminary investigation showed that a 1994 International farm truck left the roadway and struck two pedestrians and a dog walking on…

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Taranko hired as ESD assistant superintendent.

June 4, 2019

Taranko hired as ESD assistant superintendent. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — During its regular meeting Monday, the West Shore Educational Service District (ESD) hired Amy Taranko as assistant superintendent of instruction. Taranko, a resident of Mason County’s Pere Marquette Township, is currently the principal of Hart Public School’s Spitler Elementary School. In her 26th year of…

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MSP report.

June 4, 2019

MSP report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, May 31, 2019: – 2:05 a.m., car/turkey crash, US 31 and Winston Road, Grant Township. – 9:45 p.m., car/deer crash, 204th Avenue and Filmore Road, Leavitt Towsnship. Saturday, June 1, 2019: – 8:10 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Buchanan Road,…

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