Camper allegedly runs over tents in drunken crime spree. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A 21-year-old Howell man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Sunday, July 21, at 12:20 a.m. after allegedly running over two tents with his vehicle at the Val Du Lakes Campground on North Wilson Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. No…
Man who pointed gun at pizza delivery driver sentenced to jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The 64-year-old Greenwood Township man who pointed a shotgun at a Mancino’s pizza delivery driver was sentenced Monday, July 22, in 27th Circuit Court to serve 15 days up front of a 90-day discretionary jail term. Danny Wayne Hassevort, of 8976 Wilke…
Several DWLS arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 18, 2019: – 5 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. – 10:39 p.m., (OCSO), a 39-year-old Hart man was arrested for methamphetamine possession, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and no insurance, 56th Avenue, Golden Township. Friday, July…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, July 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Armando Gregorio Gutierrez, Jr., 30, of 2880 Polk Rd., Hart, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced July 8 to one year in jail with credit for 163 days served and $540 in fines and costs.…
Warrant arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 11, 2019: 1:43 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 3:50 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 6:25 p.m., suspicious situation, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. 7:48 p. m.,…
Recent deaths, posted July 19, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Edward Bauer, 90, of Mears, died on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Francis Lloyd Hiscock, 100, of Pentwater, died on Monday, July 15, 2019. Bruce Carleton Walborn, 89, of Hart, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019. William C. “Bill” Dukes, 88, of Shelby, died on Thursday,…
78th District Court arraignments, July 18, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Esteven Escamilla, 42, of 6676 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary exam: Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Woman who killed Pentwater construction worker appears in court. #ManisteeNews. MANISTEE — Charlene Myers, 67, of Bear Lake, the woman accused of killing a Pentwater construction worker and injuring a construction worker from Ludington, appeared in Manistee County’s 85th District Court Wednesday. In September, 2018, Myers was driving on US 31 in the Village of Bear Lake when she allegedly…
***UPDATE: TRINITY “BEX” CUSHMAN HAS BEEN FOUND*** Police seek help locating runaway. HART – The Hart Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile runaway. Trinity Christine Cushman, 16, who goes by the name of “Bex Cushman,” was last seen in the 600 block of Water Street the City of Hart Wednesday, July 17. Cushman is…
Cash, steaks stolen in restaurant break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – The thief or thieves who broke into the Stony Lake Inn must not be vegetarians, because they stole three ribeye steaks in addition to an undisclosed amount of cash. The break-in at the restaurant, located at 4722 Scenic Dr., occurred some time between 5 and 6…
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Ferry comes alive for Ghost Town Day. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY — The quiet community of Ferry comes alive Saturday, July 27, during its unique annual summer celebration, Ferry Ghost Town Day. One of the highlight events during the festivities is the Greased Pig Contest at 10 a.m. The contest is for children up to age 10, and they…
Huizenga advocates for asparagus industry. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R, Holland), of Michigan’s second district, met with Unites States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer and advocated for additional measures to be taken to support Michigan asparagus and specialty crops. On June 14, Huizenga held a town hall style discussion with asparagus growers, packers, and processors in Hart. At that meeting,…
Shelby Road to close Monday for bridge replacement. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP – Shelby Road from 58th Avenue to 52nd Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, July 22, at 7 a.m. until Nov. 1 for a $1.6 million bridge replacement project, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Local Bridge Advisory Board…
Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCounty The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, July 15, 2019: – 6:30 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and M 20, Grant Township. – 8:30 p.m., motorcycle crash, minor injury, Garfield Road near the Stony Lake Oval/Benona Township Park, Benona Township. A 61-year-old Muskegon man self-transported…
‘Strut Your Mutt’ and raise money to help injured animals. WEARE TOWNSHIP – If you love dogs, don’t miss “Strut Your Mutt” Saturday, July 27, from 9-11 a.m. The event is being presented by Local Animal Shelter Support, Inc. (LASSI) and will feature a noncompetitive 5K Fun Run/Walk, a One-Mile Stroll for dog owners with their leashed pets, and additional…
Recent births, reported July 16, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Charley Jean Oomen, the daughter of Danielle and Justin Oomen of Hart, was born July 8, 2019. Waylon Lewis Gill, the son of Katie Sibley and Isaac Gill of Walkerville, was born July 10, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
‘Grand Finale’ concert at Stone Church July 27. BENONA TOWNSHIP – The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “Grand Finale,” closing out 16 years of great music that has built an arts endowment fund at the foundation. The concert is set for Saturday, July 27, at 8 p.m.…
Local students selected for DC youth tour. Two local high school students recently had the opportunity to tour Washington, DC in June through the sponsorship of Great Lakes Energy (GLE). Youth Tour 2019, sponsored by electric cooperatives like GLE from across the country, welcomed around 1,800 high school students to our nation’s capital for five days. GLE’s six students were…
Shelby’s wish granted by Electric Forest. SHELBY – Electric Forest’s Wish Machine, launched in 2018, challenges the forest family to venture out into the world and spread positive action and good deeds. From local communities in Michigan to as far away as Tanzania and Cambodia, the forest family considered what they could do – for individuals, neighborhoods, communities, and societies…
Horse show honors Kaitlynn Scott. HART – The Oceana County 4-H Program & the Montague Equestrian Teams are hosting the Kaitlynn Scott Memorial Show, in honor of an Oceana County 4-H’er who tragically died in an accident last June. The event will be an open youth/adult speed and jumping show Saturday, July 27, at 9 a.m at the Oceana County Fairgrounds.…
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