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Recent deaths, posted April 24, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Theda Mae Vanden Heuvel, 95, of Hart, died on Sunday, April 21, 2019 Alice Jean Amstutz, 76, of Hart, died on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Judith A. White, 78, of Hesperia, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Ravenna woman sentenced for meth delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 31-year-old Ravenna woman was sentenced to time served in jail for a conviction of methamphetamine delivery Monday, April 22, in 27th Circuit Court. Ashley Renae Pulsipher, of 3223 Sullivan Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team after she sold one gram…
Sheriff’s report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, April 19, 2019: 1:58 a.m., a 47-year-old Saugatuck woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, southound US 31, Grant Township. Saturday, April 20, 2019: 11:59 a.m., a 67-year-old homeless man was arrested for disorderly conduct, Maple Avenue, Village of Hesperia. 1:15 p.m., embezzlement, Lincoln Street,…
Domestic assaults, drugged driving arrest top MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Saturday, April 20, 2019: 1:20 p.m., domestic assault, 7000 block of 186th Avenue, Colfax Township. The case is under investigation. 6:16 p.m., breaking and entering, 7000 block of Wood Street, Village of Rothbury. 10:55 p.m., a 44-year-of…
#OceanaCountyCrime Shelby man to be deported to Mexico for CSC conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 34-year-old Shelby man who pleaded “no contest” to second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old – will be deported to Mexico for his conviction. Ciro Dealmonte, of 331 W. 6th St., will serve one year in the Oceana…
Fremont man faces prison for safe breaking. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 33-year-old Fremont man faces a minimum of term of up to 29 months in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 22, to safe breaking. Jon-Erik Cook, of 1790 S. Baldwin Ave., also faced felony charges of receiving and concealing weapons, felony…
Meth dealer faces prison term. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 30-year-old Hart man faces serving a minimum of six years to a maximum of 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine delivery/manufacturing Monday, April 22, in 27th Circuit Court. Michael August Barrett, of 301 S. State St., testified that last February he sold five grams of…
Mears man faces jail after crashing into building during police chase. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 24-year-old Mears man faces serving up to nine months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 22, to fleeing and eluding police and second-offense operating while intoxicated. Colt Crittenden, of 1476 Shore Dr., admitted that he fled from…
Extreme fire conditions today. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Oceana County until 8 p.m. Monday, April 22. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. The warning calls…
US 31 to close between US 10, PM Highway for utility work. AMBER TOWNSHIP — US 31 expressway between US 10 and Pere Marquette Highway will be closed three days over the next couple of weeks to allow for utility work. Michigan Electric Transmission is pulling new high voltage wires across the expressway, according to John Richard of Michigan Department…
The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 11, 2019: 1:10 p.m., assist to the Hart Area Fire Department, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 1:30 p.m., peacekeeping, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Friday, April 12, 2019: 2:52 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 4:52…
By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jared Ray Miller, 28, of 9441 Oak Lane, Montague, was found guilty March 4 of aggravated assault and was sentenced April 15 to six months probation; one year discretionary jail for one year; $273 in restitution; and $1,025 in fines and costs. One count of…
#OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Richard Marc Jobbins, 41, of 10771 Parkwood Dr., Montague, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine possession and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated (OWI). Preliminary exam: May 6 at 3 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Larry…
Juvenile apprehended after allegedly wielding weapon. #OceanaCountyCrime NEW ERA – A juvenile boy was taken into custody by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday, April 17, shortly before 10 p.m. after allegedly wielding a weapon in the 1800 block of West Ray Street, according to Oceana County Sheriff Mast. “Deputies were able to intervene before any serious injury occurred,” Mast…
New York man sent to jail for selling marijuana, resisting arrest at 2018 Electric Forest. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 36-year-old Binghamton, New York man was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 15, for convictions of delivery/manufacture of marijuana and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer stemming from crimes he committed at the…
Blue ribbons, pinwheels symbolize child abuse prevention. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth HART — Local organizations had a Blue Ribbon Ceremony Thursday afternoon, April 18, at the Oceana County Courthouse in conjunction with April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Approximately 25-30 people from agencies, organizations and the community attended. Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley Lambrix spoke about the importance of prevention and education for…
Oceana 4-H quiz bowl team wins state title 6th straight year. #OceanaCounty4-H EAST LANSING – The Oceana County 4-H Goat Quiz Bowl Senior Team won the state championship for the sixth straight year Saturday, April 13, at the State 4-H Quiz Bowl Competition at Michigan State University. The junior teams took second and fifth place. Families and volunteers make this…
Michigan launches industrial hemp ag pilot program. LANSING – Farmers, processors and institutions of higher learning who are interested in Michigan’s newest agricultural crop – industrial hemp – will now have an opportunity to test the waters under the state’s new Industrial Hemp Ag Pilot Program. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)…
Mason Co. man charged with murder of Mears man. #MasonCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Mason County man has been charged in the shooting death of a 32-year-old Mears man. Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of 10550 N. US 31, Free Soil Township was arraigned today in Mason County’s 79th District Court on open murder charges, and three…
Residents say proposed sewer system stinks. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A proposed $23.8 million public sewer project being developed by township officials to protect Silver Lake from contamination is drawing strong opposition from residents in the summer tourist community. The plan is to construct a new sanitary sewer system to replace on-site septic systems for homes and…
Passionately preserving history. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Before you step inside the headquarters of the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, you learn a history lesson by admiring its exterior. The 127-year-old building at 114 Dryden St. is made of local fieldstone that was hand-blocked. The distinctive rectangle stones offer a unique design since most stone houses in…
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