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Griffin retiring as county clerk, Anderson appointed. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Honorable Robert D. Springstead announced that Amy Anderson of Shelby has been appointed to serve as Oceana County county clerk, succeeding Rebecca Griffin who retires at the end of the month. Griffin has served as county clerk for more than 16 years. Anderson’s appointment is effective April 1. “As…
Former wire products employee accused of stealing electrodes. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The felony theft case against a 30-year-old Pentwater man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Branden Lee Bryant, of 6703 S. Lorne Dr., was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department for a felony of larceny in a building and second-offense habitual offender. Bryant…
Child porn case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —The child porn case against a 52-year-old Shelby man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., faces felony charges of possession of child sexually abusive material and fourth-offense habitual offender. Ramthun is currently incarcerated in the Oceana County Jail…
Mears man arrested for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A 24-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for felonious assault after allegedly attempting to fire a round from a “makeshift modified firearm” Monday, March 25, shortly before 3 a.m. on West Fox Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The firearm was modified by using some…
Long-time Oceana judge passes away. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Long-time Oceana County Judge Terrence R. Thomas passed away Friday morning, March 22, at the age of 78. Thomas retired Jan. 1, 2015 after presiding over the 27th Circuit Court in Oceana and Newaygo counties for 36 years. Known for his outspoken demeanor, the judge made a name for…
Teen arrested for stealing pickup truck, possessing meth. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP – A 17-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post on felony charges of unlawful driving away of an auto/car theft and methamphetamine possession Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. on M 20 near 128th Avenue, said Sgt. Adam Clement. The suspect allegedly…
Recent deaths, posted March 22, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ronald Lawrence Oomen, 69, of Fountain, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Dorothy P. Bucher, 94, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Dolly A. Renwick, 65, of Pentwater, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Beads…
78th District Court sentencings, posted March 21, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Dylan Grae Smith, 25, of 5810 W. 7th St., Mears, was found guilty March 13 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to $290 in fines and costs. One count of…
Strangulation tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Randal Lee Via, 38, of 64 S. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of assault by strangulation. Preliminary exam: April 8 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. –…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 14, 2019: – 11:54 a.m., abandoned vehicle, 2000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. – 3:50 p.m., breaking and entering, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. – 7:25 p.m., illegal dumping, Hart-Montague Rail Trail, City of Hart. Friday, March 15, 2019: –…
Village of Shelby: Notice of Adoption TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Please take notice that on March 11, 2019, the Village Board of the Village of Shelby amended Part Six (General Offense Code), Chapter 680 (Blight Prevention and Elimination Ordinance) of the Village of Shelby Code, summarized as follows: Section 1 establishes the purpose of the ordinance. Section 2 defines the…
Flooding? Who do you call? By Michelle Martin, Oceana County Drain Commissioner. HART – Last week, many residents were faced with a lot of water – a lot of water very quickly. The most common phrase heard during the reports of flooding was, “We have never had water like this before.” The spring melt this year was unique, in the…
Scouts learn valuable lesson about US flag. HART – Hart Boy Scout Troop 1155 and Cub Scout Pack 4146 conducted a flag ceremony Monday evening, March 18, at Spitler Elementary School. “The scouts discussed the history of the American flag; the proper ways to show respect for the flag and display it; how to fold the flag along with the…
HHS students explore careers with local professionals. #HartPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Hart High School students spent the morning Wednesday, March 20, exploring various careers during the school’s inaugural Career Day. Local professionals visited classrooms, providing presentations about careers and positions including 911 emergency dispatcher; marine recruiter; social worker; veterinary technician; independent business owner; business employee; criminal justice;…
Pickup truck crashes on US 31 after driver has seizure. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP –– A 37-year-old Muskegon man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near Pentwater Saturday, March 16, shortly after 5 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The man told…
Assault arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County: Friday, March 15, 2019: 2:56 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 67-year-old homeless man was arrested for retail fraud and disorderly person after allegedly trying to steal fishing lures from the Hesperia Sport Shop, Village of Hesperia. 9:09 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Fremont man was arrested…
Oceana entrepreneurs invited to competition. FREMONT – Residents from Oceana, Newaygo and Lake counties are invited to an entrepreneurial pitch competition, May 8, with a chance to win cash prizes. Pitch North will provide a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with a chance at winning over $9,000 in cash and prizes. “Entrepreneurship…
$10,000 nearly lost in scam. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which a resident almost lost $10,000. “We recently had a resident receive a call indicating that their loved one was in jail and was asking for money,” states a post Tuesday, March 19, the OCSO Facebook page. “An amount…
Community foundation moves into Pentwater office. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty PENTWATER — Following several years of significant growth, the Community Foundation for Oceana County recently relocated to a larger space within Shelby State Bank’s Pentwater Branch. Prior to the move, the organization was located within the bank’s Shelby branch. The new space will accommodate additional staff to bolster the work of the organization…
Recent deaths, posted March 19, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Newell Ware Wright, 93, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, March 14, 2019. Daniel F. Babinec, 94, of Shelby died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2018 deaths.
MSP weekend report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, March 15, 2019: 6:10 p.m., stolen mail, 6000 block of West Johnson Road, Benona Township. 6:30 p.m., car/bird crash, Zimmer Road and 132nd Avenue, Ferry Township. 8:50 p.m,. car/deer crash, US 31 and Oceana Drive, Weare Township. 8:50 p.m., a 47-year-old Hesperia…
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