‘It’s a great day to be an American, and it’s a great day to be a soldier.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Brigadier General Axel Johnson III delivered a powerful speech during the Veterans Day program at Shelby Middle School Monday, Nov. 11. Johnson, who worked as a local educator, gave the students an important history lesson. Several local…
Heavy snow, record cold temperatures expected this week. OCEANA COUNTY – Several counties, including Oceana, are expected to receive a significant amount of snow and record cold temperatures beginning early Monday morning, Nov. 11, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Some areas may see a foot of snow by Wednesday morning, Nov. 13. NWS issued a winter…
78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Nov. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Christine Ann Crain, 50, of 526 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, pleaded “no contest” Oct. 15 to embezzlement of a vulnerable adult $200-$1,000 and was sentenced Oct. 28 to one year suspended jail with credit…
78th District Court arraignments, Nov. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Philip Andrew Richiuso, 40, of 5661 Vine St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of common law fraud. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. –…
Domestic violence, drunk driving arrests among HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019: – 8:12 a.m., vehicle crash, no injury, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 8:28 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – Noon, harassment, 300 block of Johnson Street, City…
Veterans Day program at Shelby Middle School. SHELBY – Shelby Middle School will host its annual Veterans Day program Monday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the middle school gym. Guests may park and enter the building through the west entrance by the district central office. Guests should arrive no earlier than 9:45 a.m. This year’s speaker will be Axel Johnson III,…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Nov. 7, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – John Joseph Norman, 22, of 5656 S. 140th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 26 of methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Nov. 4 to nine months in jail with credit for 115 days served; driver’s license…
Snow/leaf mix. Leaves fall onto snow on the Oceana County Courthouse lawn in Hart Thursday, Nov. 7. Early-arriving snow fell to the ground before many leaves had a chance to hit the ground first in Oceana County.
3 join CMH board. LUDINGTON — Three new members recently joined the West Michigan Community Mental Health (West Michigan CMH) Governing Board. Joining the governing board are Lucinda Shafer of Hart, Dawn Martin of Luther and Mary Alway of Amber Township. “We’re excited to have Lucinda, Dawn and Mary join our governing board,” said Lisa Williams, executive director of West…
State police respond to three crashes at same location in one day. #OceanaCounty SHELBY TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to three vehicle crashes Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the same location, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Wednesday was a busy day for emergency personnel as the first snowfall of the season led to many accidents…
Recent births, reported Nov. 6, 2019 Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Adalyn Marie Olmstead, the daughter of Brittany Rodrigues and Timothy Olmstead of Pentwater, was born November 1, 2019. Eili James Hansen, the son of Sara and Donnie Hansen of Hesperia, was born November 5, 2019. List of 2019 births.
First snowfall of the season wreaks havoc for drivers. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – As heavy, slushy snow blanketed the area with the first accumulating snowfall of the season Wednesday Nov. 6, several motorists found themselves in peril on local roads. Within about two hours late morning, there were five reported vehicle crashes that kept emergency crews…
Domestic assault, DWLS arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Nov. 4, 2019: – 10 a.m., (Michigan State Police), assault, 10000 block of Dickinson Road, Village of Walkerville. – Noon, (MSP), two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. – 4:26 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a…
Rothbury council OKs 10-year EF permit. #ElectricForestFestival By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY – The Rothbury Village Council approved an amended mass gathering permit for the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort with a 5-2 vote Monday, Nov. 4, during special session. The permit is a 10-year agreement between the village council and event producers, Madison House. Next year…
Rollover crashes, drunk driving arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 1, 2019: – 1:46 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Grant Road and 88th Avenue, Shelby Township. – 10:30 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and M 20, Shelby Township. Noon, (MSP), vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 and…
Shelby man pleads guilty to heroin delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 21-year-old Shelby man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of heroin. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…
New Era man may be sentenced to boot camp for dealing meth at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Levi Alan Richard, of 3591 S. Water Rd., testified that he was arrested at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury last…
Festival attendee pleads guilty to cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 26-year-old Detroit area man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to possession of cocaine with intent to deliver less than 25 grams. Davontae Kalao Kirk, of Clinton Township, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) at the…
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…
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