78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

November 23, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – John Paul Redmond, 30, of 150 W. Main St., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 13 of fishing without a license and disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $125 in…

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Pentwater man arrested for shooting school with B-B gun.

November 22, 2018

Pentwater man arrested for shooting school with B-B gun. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – A 22-year-old Pentwater man has been arrested for allegedly shooting the windows of the Pentwater School and some vehicles with a B-B gun, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “Pentwater Police, assisted by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office and numerous tips from citizens, arrested a 22-year-old Pentwater man…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

November 21, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jennifer Humphreys, 41, of 2250 Loop Rd., Shelby, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced Nov. 19 to 13 days in jail with credit for 13 days served and $198 in fines and costs. Humphreys’ probation stems…

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Suspect shoots school windows with B-B gun.

November 21, 2018

Suspect shoots school windows with B-B gun. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department is searching for a suspect who allegedly shot the Pentwater Public Schools’ windows with a B-B gun and broke out nearby vehicle windows, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. The suspect is a white male with a beard and is believed to be driving a…

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Harboring felons tops 78th District Court arraignments.

November 21, 2018

Harboring felons tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jaeliana Louise Moreno, 21, of 5667 S. 142nd Ave., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of harboring felons. Preliminary conference: Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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HPD report.

November 21, 2018

HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018: – 11:21 a.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 11:30 a.m., parking complaint, 200 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – Noon, fraud, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 3:52 p.m., vehicle crash, no…

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Obituary: Lynnette Oomen, 68, Pentwater.

November 20, 2018

Obituary: Lynnette Oomen, 68, Pentwater. Lynnette M. Oomen, 68, of Pentwater passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born November 15, 1949 in Muskegon to Alton and Lillian (Vunck) Ramthun. Lynnette graduated from Scottville High School in 1967. She was very involved with the Scottville Area Senior Center where she loved to play pool and cards. Lynnette also enjoyed…

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Shopko pharmacy closing.

November 19, 2018

Shopko pharmacy closing. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Shopko pharmacy will be permanently closed as of next Monday, Nov. 26, at 4 p.m., according to staff, although the retail store will remain open. Customer files are being transferred to the Rite Aid pharmacy in Ludington, said Pharmacist Nicholas Greiner, who is one of five full-time employees impacted by the closing. The…

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Man who escaped police custody faces six months in jail.

November 19, 2018

Man who escaped police custody faces six months in 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 faces six months in jail after pleading guilty Monday, Nov. 19, in 27th Circuit Court to felony charges of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and larceny $1,000-$20,000. After…

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Man sentenced for throwing brick through store window to steal booze.

November 19, 2018

Man sentenced for throwing brick through store window to steal booze. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 37-year-old man from the Detroit area testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 19, that he threw a brick through the window of the Parkside Store in Silver Lake last August. “I threw a brick through the window,” Wayne Aron Klein…

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Weekend police report.

November 19, 2018

Weekend police report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 16, 2018: – 10:01 a.m., (Michigan State Police), vehicle crash, minor injury, Harrison Road and 154th Avenue, Elbridge Township. – 6:15 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, M 20 and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. – 10:50 p.m., (MSP), car/dog crash, Jackson Road and 192nd Avenue,…

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Johnson named hospital chief operating officer; Gosselin appointed chief of nursing.

November 19, 2018

Johnson named hospital chief operating officer; Gosselin appointed chief of nursing. LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has recently made changes to its executive team.  Ann “Kate” Gosselin has been named chief nursing officer for Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. She will take over the role recently held by Helen Johnson who was named chief operating officer for Ludington Hospital.    Gosselin…

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Obituary: Harrison Baldwin, 84, Pentwater.

November 19, 2018

Obituary: Harrison Baldwin, 84, Pentwater. Harrison Taylor Baldwin, 84, of Pentwater, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Harrison was born on February 17, 1934 in Huttig, Texas, the son of Ryland and Annie (Taylor) Baldwin.  He graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas. Harrison served in the United States Marine Corps for nine years; honorably discharged in 1962.…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 19, 2018

November 19, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 19, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harrison Taylor Baldwin, 84, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Bobby “Bob” Kay, 83, of Shelby died on Sunday, November 18, 2018 Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2018 deaths.

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New ESD superintendent settling in.

November 16, 2018

New ESD superintendent settling in. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Jason Jeffrey has been at the helm of the West Shore Educational Service District since July, taking the place of Randy Howes, who retired. This is Jeffrey’s first job as a superintendent, having previously served as assistant superintendent for general education and career technical education at Traverse Bay…

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78th District Court sentencings.

November 16, 2018

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joseph Michael White, 29, of 2409 Beech St., Twin Lake, was found guilty Nov. 6 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year. One count of second-offense DWLS was dismissed.…

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78th District Court arraignments.

November 16, 2018

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joshua Steven Brock, 29, of 5551 S. Shore Dr., Whitehall, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of assault with a dangerous weapon, a shotgun, and felony firearm and a misdemeanor of domestic violence.…

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Property destruction tops police activity.

November 16, 2018

Property destruction tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018: – 10:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police), malicious destruction of property, 168th Avenue and Tyler Road, Leavitt Township. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018: – 11 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), fraud/swindle, South 148th Avenue, Otto Township. – 2:27 p.m., (OCSO), larceny, South First…

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