Man arrested for drug possession after fleeing from police. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY – A 19-year-old Shelby man was captured by a patrol sergeant from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office after fleeing on foot during a traffic stop on Bartlett Street by the Rothbury Police Department Sunday, Aug. 4, around 8:30 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, who was…
Over $7,500 in guns stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – Nine guns valued at a total of $7,580 were stolen during a breaking and entering of a home in the 1400 block of South 200th Avenue that was reported Friday afternoon, Aug. 2, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The guns include two Browning…
Recent births, reported Aug. 5, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Carter Noah Way, the son of Jennifer and Derek Way of Hesperia, was born July 29, 2019. Astraea Lynn Dutko, the daughter of Erin and Eli Dutko of Chase, was born August 2, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this…
WSCC makes credit transfers easier. West Shore Community College has announced that a new, more user-friendly online option is now available for students who want to transfer their postsecondary education credits from one institution to another. Fresh upgrades to the Michigan Transfer Network were unveiled statewide, following nearly two years of development carried out by Michigan’s community colleges, public universities,…
PBS ‘Addiction’ documentary to be shown Aug. 13. HART — Oceana Leads will host a film screening of the PBS Documentary, “Addiction”, followed by a panel presentation with local experts in addiction and recovery on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hart Middle School Auditorium. According to a national survey on drug use and health, 19.7…
Obituary: Diane Boulais, 67, Ludington. Diane Boulais, 67, made her transition to her next adventure, Saturday, August 3, 2019, at home, after a long struggle with Huntington’s Disease. Diane was born in 1952 and raised in Pittsfield, Mass., the third of six children born to Dolores (Gilbert) Boulais and Paul Boulais, Sr. She will be dearly missed by her wife,…
Man dies in truck fire. #OceanaCountyNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — An unidentified male died Sunday morning in a vehicle fire that occurred at 7:16 a.m. on South Water Road west of West Clay Road. The victim was in a 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup truck that had been travelling northbound on South Water Road and had gone off the road, partially recovered,…
Recent deaths, posted Aug. 4, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Zella “Anne” Wade, 86, of Shelby, died on Saturday, August 3, 2019. William Melendrez, 19, of Hart, died on Saturday, July 20, 2019 . James Frank, 52, of Shelby, died on Monday, July 29, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
78th District Court arraignments, Aug. 1, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Danin Wayne Miller, 37, of 1938 Jiroch St., Muskegon, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Justin…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Aug. 1, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jaime Gutierrez, 30, of 339 Dewey St., Shelby, was found guilty June 3 manufacturing/distributing an imitation controlled substance and was sentenced July 29 to 45 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year…
Rothbury man faces felony charge for assault with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 30-year-old Rothbury man who allegedly held his male roommate in a room for several hours while threatening his life with a knife, July 22, has been arraigned in 78th District Court on a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Felipe Gonzales,…
New boat tour offers history lesson. PENTWATER – Beginning Tuesday Aug. 6, area residents and visitors can take a one-hour boat tour – departing at 4 p.m. daily – and learn about Pentwater’s rich history as they journey on Pentwater Lake, down the channel, and into Lake Michigan. The new “Pentwater History Boat Tour” content was created by several Pentwater…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 25, 2019: – 10:13 a.m., reckless driving, State and Church streets, City of Hart. – 1:35 p.m., suspicious situation, 20 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 3 p.m., suspected child neglect, City of Hart. – 3:13 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street,…
Early Childhood Summit scheduled for Sept. 13, 14. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The fourth annual Early Childhood Summit returns to West Shore Community College on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, 2019. The summit is collaboratively planned and implemented by West Shore Community College and West Shore Educational Service District’s Great Start Collaborative and Great Start Readiness Program.…
DWLS arrests, assault investigations top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, July 27, 2019: – 10:20 a.m., (Michigan State Police), breaking and entering, Logan Lane, Newfield Township. Monday, July 29, 2019: – 8:05 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 42-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Jefferson…
Wood Street to be closed Thursday, Friday. HART – Wood Street between Union and Griswold streets will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, by the Hart Hydro Electric Department for repairs in the area, according to the Hart Police Department. The street will be re-opened late Friday.
Polk Road east of Hart closed for culvert, shoulder work. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – Polk Road between 136th and 144th avenues will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, July 31 and Aug. 1, to install a culvert and perform shoulder work for an upcoming road construction project, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their…
***UPDATE: The ramp closure has been cancelled, according to MDOT.*** US 31 on-ramp at Shelby Road to close. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The on-ramp at Shelby Road to northbound US 31 will close for construction Wednesday, July 31, from 3-9 p.m., according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Police seek witnesses in deadly assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking that any witnesses – who have not yet come forward – regarding the deadly assault early Sunday morning, July 28, should contact the sheriff’s office with information. The assault occurred during an after-hours wedding party on Elm Street in Ferry…
78th District Court sentencings, July 30, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Nathan Phillip Ashburn, 24, of 7321 White Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty July 16 of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for 35 days served;…
Man sentenced to jail for threatening his mom with baseball bat. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 31-year-old Whitehall man was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of felonious assault in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 29. Charles Lee England, of 817 Livingston St., threatened his 69-year-old mother with a baseball bat and then resisted…
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