Man dies after being hit by farm truck that also killed daughter. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Montague man who was critically injured after being hit by a farm truck on the side of the road last week has died, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Eric Scott died early Monday morning, stated First Lt. Jeffrey White, Hart post…
Recent arraignments include cocaine arrest, posted June 7, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Tryston Vernon Lauderdale, 36, of 5210 Wexford Ave., Lansing, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of controlled substance possession – narcotic/cocaine less than 25 grams. Preliminary exam:…
DWLS, domestic violence arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, June 5, 2019: – 9:29 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 32-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested for domestic violence and on a warrant, 7100 block of South Driftwood Drive, Village of Rothbury. Thursday, June 6, 2019: – 2:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police),…
Pentwater Service Club elects officers. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club recently elected officers who will lead the club for the 2019-2020 program year that begins in September 2019 and ends in May 2020. The election was held as part the organization’s annual meeting. Re-elected to the position of president is Glenn Beavis; Mark Trierweiler was elected vice-president; Mark O.…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Friday, May 31, 2019: – 12:25 a.m., disturbance/warrant arrest, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. A 35-year-old Mears man was arrested and lodged in the Oceana County Jail on an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Muskegon County. – 3:12 a.m., disturbance/noise complaint, Park Street,…
78th District Court sentencings, June 6, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew David Hausermann, 28, of 2072 East Castle Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, was found guilty June 4 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 93 days discretionary jail; and $1,055 in fines and…
Police busy with car/deer crashes. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, June 4, 2019: 10:35 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Hayes Road, Grant Township. 11:15 p.m., a 24-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for open intoxicants and careless driving, Maple Island Road and M 20, Village of Hesperia. Wednesday,…
Bumstead: Auto insurance bill is historic reform. By Sen. Jon Bumstead, 34th Senate District People have been angry with the ridiculous cost of their auto insurance well before this last campaign season. This isn’t a new issue that rose from campaign promises. This has been an issue since I was in the state House and well before that. The original…
Book sale to benefit Friends of Hart Library. HART — The Friends of Hart Library are holding its annual used book sale this weekend at the Hart Community Center, 407 S. State St. The sale will be held Friday, June 7 from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. All proceeds benefit programs…
Recent deaths, posted June 6, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Matthew Charles Collins, 48, of Montague, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Kathy C. Phillipo, 62, of Shelby, formerly of Walkerville, died on Friday, May 31, 2019. Roger J. Morse, 90, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…
Stony Lake Sparkler run is July 7. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — The fifth annual Stony Lake Sparkler 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, July 7, 2019. Registrations received before July 1 are guaranteed a t-shirt. Fees are slightly higher after that date and t-shirts will be distributed on an as-available basis. Everyone is welcome to turn out…
17th annual Pentwater Spring Fest is June 15, 16. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Chamber of Commerce will present the 17th annual Spring Fest on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. The two-day event takes place at the Village Green and includes over 100 craftspeople, artists and antique dealers who will showcase their furniture, silver, porcelain, pottery, hand crafted woven…
Four CASA volunteers sworn in. #OceanaCountyCASA HART – Four Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Oceana volunteers were sworn in Wednesday, June 5, by Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix. Volunteers are Colleen Riley, Sharon Edgar, Kathy Shafer and Arlyse Hambright. After going through 30 hours of pre-service training and observing family court hearings, they were able to take…
Stony Lake Road closed. CLAYBANKS AND BENONA TOWNSHIPS – Stony Lake Road between Scenic Drive and the S curves will be closed for the rest of this week, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Hallack Contracting is crushing/shaping the road and will likely be done by the weekend. Weather permitting and…
Girl, 14, killed when hit by farm truck. GRANT TOWNSHIP – The Michigan State Police, Hart post, is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday night, June 3, on Webster Road west of 72nd Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. “Preliminary investigation showed that a 1994 International farm truck left the roadway and struck two pedestrians and a dog walking on…
Taranko hired as ESD assistant superintendent. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — During its regular meeting Monday, the West Shore Educational Service District (ESD) hired Amy Taranko as assistant superintendent of instruction. Taranko, a resident of Mason County’s Pere Marquette Township, is currently the principal of Hart Public School’s Spitler Elementary School. In her 26th year of…
MSP report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, May 31, 2019: – 2:05 a.m., car/turkey crash, US 31 and Winston Road, Grant Township. – 9:45 p.m., car/deer crash, 204th Avenue and Filmore Road, Leavitt Towsnship. Saturday, June 1, 2019: – 8:10 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Buchanan Road,…
Huron-Manistee national forests waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day The USDA Forest Service will waive fees at most day-use recreation sites in the Huron-Manistee National Forests on Saturday, June 8 in celebration of National Get Outdoors Day. Hikers, paddlers, and other outdoor enthusiasts will have free access to the some of the forests’ most popular recreation sites, including: The…
Man who left meth in car parked by courthouse sent to prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 27-year-old Twin Lake man was sentenced to 23 months to 40 years in prison Monday, June 3, in 27th Circuit Court for meth possession and fourth-offense habitual offender. Daniel Peter Sampson-Phillips, of 2111 W. Creekwood Dr., testified in April that…
Shelby man sent to prison for child porn possession. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to three to 15 years in prison for convictions of child sexually abusive material possession and fourth-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 3. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., pleaded guilty to the…
Charter boat fishermen save couple from sinking boat. PENTWATER – Thanks to the quick actions of a charter boat crew, two people aboard a sinking boat near the Pentwater Channel were saved Sunday, June 2. Charles Mears State Park rangers notified Mason-Oceana 911 of a boat sinking at the mouth of the Pentwater Channel with two occupants on board just…
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