Iconic building collapses. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE – A 116-year-old landmark building that was a hotel long ago collapsed this week. The two-story 3,000-square-foot brick building that recently served as a tavern crumbled to the ground due to deterioration, according to owner Michael Shaw. It now kind of looks like a war zone in the village as a huge…
78th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ryan Matthew Dow, 35, of 9023 Wilke Rd., Fremont, was found guilty Oct. 2 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year and $400 in fines…
78th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Roy James Alltop, 47, of 3745 132nd Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felonies of first-degree home invasion, larceny of a firearm and breaking and entering a…
Minor injuries in pickup truck vs. semi crash. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP – A 32-year-old Walkerville woman received only minor injuries in a pickup truck vs. semi truck crash Thursday afternoon, Oct. 11, thanks to the quick actions of the semi truck driver. The pickup truck driver told the sheriff’s deputy that she did not see the 2005 Mack truck approaching…
Suspected drunk driver crashes into sheriff’s patrol car. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP – A 40-year-old Muskegon woman faces a drunk driving charge after crashing her Oldsmobile Bravada into Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast’s patrol car Monday evening, Oct. 8. “I was going to a Greenwood Township meeting on South 192nd Avenue when a drunk driver came out…
Probation violation arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct 4, 2018: – 12:04 a.m., a 21-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without a license and no insurance, Polk Road and 72nd Avenue, City of Hart. She was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 1:50 a.m.,…
Hospital board appoints two new members. LUDINGTON — The Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital board approved the nominations of two new members at its meeting October 2, announced Ken Rocco, board chairman. Rich VandenHeuvel of Pere Marquette Township and Melissa Fuehring of Mears joined the hospital board, filling new terms for longtime board members Al Deering and Dr. Allan Nelson, who…
Trail cams stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime OCEANA COUNTY – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated two trail cam thefts over the last two days. The first theft was reported Monday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. in the 2000 block of 152nd Avenue in Ferry Township, and the second trail cam was reported stolen Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 8:22 a.m.…
Legalizing marijuana will spark problems, officials say. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot, and two experts in law enforcement provided their perspectives on the topic Tuesday, Oct. 9. Approximately 55 people attended a three-hour forum, “High Expectations — Understanding Legalized Marijuana,” at the Shelby Optimist…
Huntington Bank in New Era to close. #VillageofNewEra By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – The Huntington bank branch in New Era will close Jan. 8, according to bank staff. It is among more than 70 Huntington branches closing in Michigan and Ohio. The Hart branch will remain open, according to staff, and the nearest location to the south –…
Village exploring Getty Park improvements. #VillageofShelby SHELBY – The Village of Shelby Parks and Recreation Committee and village staff have been busy the past several months discussing possible improvements for Getty Park along with exploring funding options for the project, states a press release issued by the village. Residents will have two opportunities to provide feedback about park improvements during…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 9, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Marie J. Mahan, 87, of Hart, died on Friday, October 5, 2018. Lloyd Clifford Stoltz, 87, of Shelby, died Sunday on Sunday, October 7, 2018. LulaBelle Horter, 81, of Shelby, died on Friday, October 5, 2018. George P. Ohman, 56, of Montague, died on Saturday,…
County commissioners face challengers Nov. 6. #Election2018 HART – Three incumbent Oceana County commissioners face independent challengers in the Nov. 6 midterm election, and several city, village and township officials also face competition. The following are contested races in Oceana County: (There is no party affiliation unless otherwise noted.) Oceana County Board of Commissioners (two-year terms): Third District: Denny Powers…
Medical marijuana reported stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – Medical marijuana was reported stolen Saturday, Oct. 6, at 3:35 a.m. on Wilson Road, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. No other information was immediately available, such as the quantity or value amount. Other recent MSP activity in Oceana County includes: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018: – 9:30 a.m.,…
EF drug arrests top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ted Feori D’Agostino, 24, of 224 Forts Ferry Rd., Latham New York, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for three felony counts of delivery/manufacture of ecstasy, delivery/manufacture of…
78th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 5, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Diane Kay Wiggers, 54, of 3259 N. 166th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty Oct. 1 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to nine days in jail; six months probation; outpatient treatment; not to…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 5, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ubenceslado “Ben” Isaguirre, 76, of Mears, died on Sunday, September 30, 2018. Joseph L. Astrauskas, 92, of Pentwater died on Thursday, October 4, 2018. David Allen Brow, 76, of Montague, died on Monday, October 1, 2018. Kenneth E. Milner, 76, of Walkerville, died on Thursday,…
Obituary: Joseph Astrauskas, 92, Pentwater. Joseph L. Astrauskas, 92, of Pentwater passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Joseph was born on April 9, 1926 in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Valeria Astrauskas. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army in Saipan. Following his service, he married Nellie…
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