Whitehall man faces jail for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 29-year-old Whitehall man faces serving up to a year in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 17, to felonious assault. A felony charge of felony firearm and a misdemeanor of domestic violence were dismissed against Joshua Steven Brock, of 5551 S.…
Hesperia man may go to ‘boot camp’ for home invasion. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 47-year-old Hesperia man pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 17, to second-degree home invasion. In exchange for his plea, felony counts of first-degree home invasion and larceny of a firearm were dismissed against Roy James Alltop, of 3745 132nd…
Drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP – A 53-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10:38 p.m. for operating while intoxicated on 88th Avenue near Hogan Road. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Friday, Dec. 14, 2018: – 11:04 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 41-year-old Bitely man…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Julian Lugo Reyna, 27, of 3908 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, was found guilty Dec. 10 of marijuana possession and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for one year; driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted after 30 days; and $450…
Missing man located after hours long search. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel spent several hours early Saturday, Dec. 15, searching for 35-year-old Grand Rapids man who apparently fled on foot from deputies the previous evening. According to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, deputies initially came across a vehicle that appeared to be broken down about…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 15, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carla Sydney Morat, 50, of New Era, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Mary Ellen Glover, 74, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Herbert G. Foster, 81, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Dorothy “Dot” Louise Cargill, 91, of Hart died…
Strong work ethic guided Senator Hansen during career. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) knows that hard work pays off, and it is that strong work ethic that guided him through his impressive 14-year career as a state legislator. As his time in the state senate winds down, Hansen reflects on the ups and downs he…
Domestic violence, parole violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018: – 1:38 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assist to Oceana County Child Protective Services, City of Hart. – 2:24 p.m, (HPD), domestic violence, 100 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 5:49 p.m., (HPD), disorderly person, 700 block…
Assault by strangulation tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joel Romero-Herrera, 29, of 60 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault by strangulation. Preliminary conference: Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. – Christine Ann Day,…
West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving to provide 697 meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee, and Shop-N-Save in Benzonia, will distribute 697 Christmas meals to food banks in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Benzie counties as a result of its recent Spirit of Giving fundraising efforts. Representatives…
Getty Park improvement plan moves forward. #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council unanimously approved an amendment to the village’s parks and recreation plan aimed at improving Getty Park. A pickle ball court, splash pad and parking area are some of the improvements on tap for the park, located near the Shelby Public Schools campus. Other…
Court denies opponents’ attempt to stop pig farm construction. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – A Muskegon County judge ruled against a group’s attempt to stop the construction of a large-scale pig farm located southwest of Rothbury. Although, the opponents also have a petition pending at the state level. Muskegon County Circuit Judge William Marietti denied an injunction…
Chainsaw, leaf blower stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A Husqvarna 55 chainsaw valued at $345 and a Stihl leaf lower valued at $139 were stolen during a break-in that was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Dec. 10, on South Cadillac Circle in the Lake Tahoe subdivision, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent…
Shelby opts out of marijuana dispensaries. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council voted unanimously Monday evening, Dec. 10, to opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries in the village. With the uncertainty of lame duck legislation at the state level, Village Administrator Robert Widigan advised the council to opt out for at least the time being. After…
Shelby hires Farber as chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council voted unanimously Monday evening, Dec. 10, to hire retired Oceana County Sheriff Robert Farber as the village’s police chief. Farber, who has been interim chief since the resignation of Ryan Furman Oct. 31, agreed to serve as part-time chief for a maximum of two years.…
Hart man faces prison for attacking deputy with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 38-year-old Hart man who attacked an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife last summer faces serving two to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to felonious assault and fourth-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 10. Clayton John…
$1,131 grant secures purchase of fatal vision goggles. HART — Oceana County Family Court-Probation has received a $1,131 grant from the Community Foundation for Oceana County to support its Youth Overcoming Drugs and Alcohol and Teen Accountability Court Programs. Laura Bomers, probation officer for Oceana County Family Court, said the funds would be used to educate juvenile offenders and their…
Women Who Care give boost to Robin Bradley Memorial. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty #RobinBradleyMemorialScholarshipFund GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The Robin Bradley Memorial Scholarship Fund was chosen Dec. 4 by the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $15,000. This quarterly meeting of the group was held at Open Hearth Grille in Mears. With these…
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