Cocaine dealer sent to prison, may go to boot camp. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – A 28-year-old Muskegon man who pleaded guilty to two felony counts of delivery/manufacture of cocaine less than 50 grams was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 5, to 18 months to 20 years in prison. Devontay Levon Thompson, of 2513 Hoyt St.,…
Man receives jail term for stealing mom’s SSI checks. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 50-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced to 63 days in jail, with credit for 63 days served, and ordered to pay back $5,327 for stealing his mother’s supplemental security income (SSI) checks. Russell Richard Peterson, of 3789 Timberlee Ave. NW, pleaded “no contest”…
Muskegon man sent to jail for stealing antiques. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 5. Keith James Mueller, of 2346 Lincoln Park Dr., pleaded guilty last August. Mueller was working on a moving crew…
UPDATE: LANGSTON WAS FOUND NOT GUILTY BY A JURY, FEB. 21. Sexual assault case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 32-year-old Muskegon man faces prison for two felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) of an “incapacitated” or “physically helpless” female victim. Mark Steven Langston II, appeared in 27th Circuit Court with his attorney,…
Felonious assault, stolen car top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime OTTO TOWNSHIP – A 29-year-old Whitehall man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious assault Saturday, Nov. 3, at 8:30 p.m. on South 112th Avenue. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. In a separate incident, the Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the theft of…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 4, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jordan James, 20, of Pentwater (Riverton Township, Mason County), died on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Donna Marie Walicki, 79, of Pentwater, died on Friday, November 2, 2018. Elizabeth Jennie Carter O’Brien, 86, of Hart, died on Friday, November 2, 2018. Marilyn J. Dorer, 84, of…
Walkerville Wesleyan Church Fall Festival Saturday. #WalkervilleWesleyanChurch WALKERVILLE – Enjoy family fun and music during the annual Walkerville Wesleyan Church Fall Festival Saturday, Nov. 10, from 3-8 p.m. Activities are planned for all ages, and all proceeds benefit the church’s parking lot fund. Compete in the cake walk, chili contest or free throw contest. “You be the judge” and taste…
Volunteers offer free dinner on Thanksgiving Day. #ShelbyOptimistClub SHELBY – For the last 19 years, the community has worked together to provide a delicious Thanksgiving Day dinner for nearly 200 people who are need or may not have a family dinner to attend. The public is invited to this year’s feast Thursday, Nov. 22, from noon to 2 p.m. in…
Back-to-back state champs! BROOKLYN, MI – The Hart Girls Cross Country Team has done it once again with a state championship for the second straight year. The Pirates demolished the competition in Division III at the Michigan International Speedway Saturday, Nov. 3. Senior Adelyn Ackley won the 3.2-mile race with a time of 17:43. Adelyn has won first place overall…
Obituary: James Vandenheuvel, 81, Ludington, formerly of Hart. James Albert Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Jim was born on March 20, 1937 in Hart, the son of Albert and Josephine (Kokx) Vandenheuvel. He graduated from Hart High School in 1955 and went to work on the family farm. Jim later became…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Michael Anthony Cruz, 28, of 106 Hilltop Dr., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 29 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; six months probation; 93 days discretionary jail;…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Gage Nicholas Harlan, 25, of 1100 State St., Fremont, pleaded “no contest” Aug. 20 to accessory after the fact and was sentenced Oct. 29 to 178 days in jail with credit for 178 days served and $490 in fines…
78th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jeffrey Scott Decheney, 36, of 5299 168th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP), for felonies of failure to register as a sex offender and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: Nov.…
UPDATE: SHE HAS BEEN FOUND. 13-year-old Newaygo County girl missing. HART – The Hart of the Michigan State Police is requesting assistance from the public in locating a missing 13-year-old girl, states a press release from D/Sgt. Ryan Maki. “The missing girl has been identified as Brianna Dempsey of Grant, Newaygo County. Brianna was last seen at her Grant residence…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: James A. Vandenheuvel, 81, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Church of Christ, 3816 W. Fountain Rd in Victory Township, Ludington. Visitation will begin at…
CMH hosting free community shred day. LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health will be hosting a community shred day on Friday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place in Mason, Oceana, and Lake counties. The event, which is open to all members of the community, and is an opportunity to bring old and…
Stolen vehicle from Mason County found in Shelby. SHELBY — Deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen vehicle from Mason County Tuesday morning. The 2013 GMC Acadia was reported stolen to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office at 5:16 a.m. in the 3200 block of East Hawley Road in Eden Township, according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. At 6:30…
Hart man arrested for drunk driving following crash. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP – A 27-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 2:44 a.m. following a vehicle crash on North 72nd Avenue for operating while intoxicated and failure to report an accident. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Thursday, Oct 25, 2018:…
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