Man arrested for drugged driving, meth possession.

April 17, 2019

Man arrested for drugged driving, meth possession. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP – A 41-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating with the presence of drugs and methamphetamine possession Tuesday, April 16, at 1:15 a.m. on US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other police activity in Oceana County…

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Recent births, reported April 17, 2019.

April 17, 2019

Recent births, reported April 17, 2019. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Ellie May-Louise Riddell, the daughter of Davalyn Leonard and Mitchell Riddell of Hart, was born April 15, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. List of 2019 births.

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Man arrested for resisting arrest, drug possession.

April 16, 2019

Man arrested for resisting arrest, drug possession. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, April 12, 2019: – 1:05 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 33-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a fugitive warrant and for violating a person protection order, State Street, Village of Hesperia. – 9:40 p.m., (MSP and Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 30-year-old…

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Weight restrictions to be lifted April 22.

April 16, 2019

Weight restrictions to be lifted April 22. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission HART – Weight restrictions will be lifted on all Oceana County Road Commission roads Monday, April 22, at 6 a.m. Newaygo County weight restrictions will be lifted the same day and time. The weight and speed restrictions are imposed in an effort to prevent potholes. The restrictions – sometimes called ‘frost laws’…

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Polk Road tree trimming expected to be completed Tuesday afternoon.

April 16, 2019

Polk Road tree trimming expected to be completed Tuesday afternoon. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Road Commission is working to complete tree cutting/trimming on Polk Road between 136th and 144th avenues Tuesday, April 16. The crew plans to clear the area at approximately 3 p.m., so the project doesn’t interfere with school bus traffic, according to the road…

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Man pleads guilty to forgery.

April 15, 2019

Man pleads guilty to forgery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 37-year-old Walkerville man faces serving up to five months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 15, to a felony of forgery. Bobby Jo Scheel, of 10283 Dickinson Ave., testified that he forged a check totaling $220 after finding it lying in the…

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US 31 to close between US 10, PM Highway for utility work.

April 14, 2019

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…

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Weather Advisory: 3 – 5 inches of snow possible today.

April 14, 2019

Weather Advisory: 3 – 5 inches of snow possible today. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Sunday, April 14, 2019. A winter weather advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service until 4 a.m. Monday, April 15. Wet and heavy snowfall is possible with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches at rates up to 1 inch per hour. Snow may…

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Hesperia man still missing after three months.

April 12, 2019

Hesperia man still missing after three months. #SearchforSteveMillis HESPERIA — Steve Millis was last seen at the Dollar General Store in Hesperia Jan. 4, 2019, and he hasn’t been seen since. His family continues to search for information that could bring him home. Millis disappeared shortly after he was seen at the Dollar General where was planning to meet someone…

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Students job shadow local professionals.

April 12, 2019

Students job shadow local professionals. #OceanaCAN HART – Oceana County students recently got a first-hand look at various careers by job shadowing local professionals. “This month, Mercy Health Lakeshore Hospital in Shelby, Oceana Courthouse, GHSP, Gray & Company, and Country Dairy participated in the Fifth Annual Students in the Workplace half day job shadowing program,” states the Oceana College Access…

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Ferry Veterans’ sporting goods, craft show June 1.

April 12, 2019

Ferry Veterans’ sporting goods, craft show June 1. FERRY – The Ferry Veterans’ Sporting Goods and Craft Show is set for Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ferry Township Community Center. Inside spaces will feature sporting goods, fishing equipment and crafts. Outside spaces will offer campers, cars, farm equipment, motorcycles, boats and more. Lunch will…

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Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity.

April 12, 2019

Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 53-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by the Michigan State Police for operating while intoxicated Thursday, April 11, at 12:45 a.m. on 92nd Avenue near Winston Road, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is MSP activity in…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted April 11, 2019.

April 11, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, posted April 11, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Aaron Eitniear, 34, of 711 Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty April 8 of marijuana possession and was sentenced to nine days in jail; six months probation; one year discretionary jail for one year;…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 11, 2019.

April 11, 2019

27th Circuit Court sentencings posted, April 11, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – George Andrew Gentz, 42, of 2349 118th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Feb. 11 of narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams and was sentenced April 8 to nine months in jail with credit for 37…

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Driver cited following Polk Road crash.

April 11, 2019

Driver cited following Polk Road crash. #HartPoliceDepartment HART – An 81-year-old Hesperia woman was cited by the Hart Police Department for failure to yield Monday, April 8, at 1:30 p.m. following a vehicle crash causing injuries on Polk Road by the US 31 Expressway, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The following is other recent HPD activity: Thursday, April…

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Meth lab operation tops recent arraignments.

April 11, 2019

Meth lab operation tops recent arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Christine Anne Day, 26, of 2301 N. William St., Ludington, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on felony charges of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab and possession of methamphetamine. Preliminary exam: April…

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RESILIENCE screening, dinner April 30.

April 11, 2019

RESILIENCE screening, dinner April 30. SHELBY – Community members are invited to attend a dinner, screening of RESILIENCE, and discussion Tuesday, April 30, from 6-8 p.m. at Shelby High School. Attendees will meet in the cafeteria. This free event will help build resilience in the community. RESILIENCE is an award-winning, one-hour documentary that explores the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and…

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Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2019.

April 11, 2019

Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Pauline Marie Steiger, 88, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Clarice Rayma Murphy, 91, of Walkerville, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Judy Annette Lehman, 68, of Hart, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Betty Ann (Bronkema) Stark, 73, of Hart, died on Saturday,…

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Aggravated assault, meth possession top police activity.

April 10, 2019

Aggravated assault, meth possession top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, April 8, 2019: – 2:40 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 69-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for operating without insurance and operating an unregistered vehicle, State Street and Polk Road, City of Hart. – 7:43 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 40-year-old Hart…

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Herremans accepts Hesperia police chief job.

April 10, 2019

Herremans accepts Hesperia police chief job. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – Corrections Division Lt. Louis Herremans of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office will be wearing a different police uniform soon when he takes over as the Hesperia police chief next month. The Hesperia Village Council voted 4-1 Monday, April 8, to offer Herremans a $50,500 salary with benefits,…

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Building bridges, legislative update by Sen. Bumstead.

April 10, 2019

Building bridges By Sen. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) 34th Senate District Work began in the Legislature as soon as my new colleagues and I were sworn into office. The busiest times of the budget season remain ahead of us, and auto insurance rates are a top priority, along with countless other issues affecting the state. Every year around this time, the…

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