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Fremont man sent to prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old convicted sex offender was sentenced to concurrent prison terms of two to 15 years for third-degree criminal sexual conduct and two to four years for probation violation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 4. Thomas Allen Clark, of 302 Sunflower Lane, Fremont, is already…
Burglary suspect caught in the act. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP – A 41-year-old Shelby man was arrested for breaking and entering after allegedly opening trailers and outbuildings at a residence in the 5000 block of 168th Avenue Saturday, March 2, at 2:45 p.m., said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The resident contacted police after observing the man on the property,…
2-5 inches of snow expected overnight. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. Monday, March 4, 2019 A winter weather advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. this evening, Monday, March 4, until 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are forecasted. Expect cloudy skies this afternoon with snow showers developing later. High 9; low 8…
West Shore and Ferris sign agreement making transfers easier. VICTORY TWP. – West Shore Community College and Ferris State University have signed a partnership agreement enabling students who start their education at WSCC, with the intent to transfer to FSU, to hold a distinctive status with the university from the beginning. The agreement, set to begin the fall semester of…
78th District Court arraignments, posted March 1, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Michael August Barrett, 30, of 301 S. State St., Hart, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine/ecstasy. Preliminary exam: March 18 at…
Accomplice charged in connection to safe breaking scheme. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 33-year-old Fremont man has been charged with three felonies in connection to a crime spree with his girlfriend that involved the alleged theft of a safe containing a large amount of cash, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Jon-Erik Cook,…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019: – 8:24 a.m., threats complaint, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 10 a.m., suspicious situation, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 22, 2019: – 8:50 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Washington Street, City of…
Police chief expects pot legalization to impact summer tourist season. #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER – Not too much happens in the Village of Pentwater during the winter months, but in the summer it is a destination for people from all over the country. That is why Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum set up presentations for business owners and…
Senator discusses state budget expectations Contributed by Sen. Jon Bumstead, 34th Senate District The new Legislature is well underway and we are already fast-approaching budget season. In just a few days, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be releasing the details of her proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. My colleagues and I have our expectations of what proposals the governor…
Hesperia medical marijuana dispensary in limbo. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – A proposed medical marijuana dispensary is waiting in the wings as an ordinance is pending approval by the Hesperia Village Council. The council deadlocked 3-3 during a vote, Jan. 14, to approve a medical marijuana dispensary ordinance that would have cleared the first hurdle for a dispensary to…
Sewer main break causes wastewater spill. #ShelbyVillage SHELBY – A 3-foot crack in a sewer force main on Harvey Street in the village caused wastewater to spill onto a vacant lot Tuesday, Feb. 26, said Village Administrator Robert Widigan. “At approximately 4 p.m., wastewater from a cracked sewer force main spilled out onto a vacant lot near 540 Harvey Street,”…
Recent deaths, posted Feb 28, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Russell “Russ” Duane Hirdes, 73, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2018 deaths.
CTE criminal justice students teach safe driving. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) criminal justice program are competing in the S4SD (Strive 4 a Safer Drive) campaign sponsored by Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. S4SD is a teen driving initiative aimed at…
PPD hosts meetings about marijuana Thursday. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department is hosting two presentations Thursday, Feb. 28, targeting business owners and landlords in the Pentwater area about the legalization of recreational marijuana. “December 6, 2018, the possession of recreational marijuana became legal in Michigan,” states a post on PPD’s Facebook page. “As operators of local bars, restaurants,…
Winter weather advisory: 2 to 5 inches of snow possible Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The heaviest snow is expected during the early to mid-morning hours of Wednesday. The area of heaviest snowfall will be near US 10 with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.…
Students explore colleges, careers. #OceanaCAN! By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Hundreds of local high school juniors explored different career opportunities during the Fourth Annual Oceana County College and Career Fair Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Shelby High School gym. The gym was divided in half with career opportunities on one side and colleges on the other side. Students learned…
Pickup truck rear ends garbage truck. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – A 32-year-old White Cloud man received a traffic ticket after rear-ending a garbage truck with his pickup truck Tuesday, Feb. 26, shortly after 11 a.m. on 192nd Avenue near Baker Road, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. No one was injured in the crash. The driver of the…
Police busy with crashes on slick roads. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Feb. 22, 2019: -6:32 p.m., a 25-year-old New Era man was arrested for domestic violence, 5000 block of South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019: – 4 p.m., one-vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31…
Asparagus Day March 14. #OceanaCountyAsparagusDay NEW ERA – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 14, at the New Era Reformed Church, 4775 First St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop brings together MSU researchers and industry representatives from inside and…
Ravenna woman faces jail for meth deal. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 31-year-old Ravenna woman faces six months in jail after after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 25, to methamphetamine delivery. Ashley Renae Pulsipher, of 3223 Sullivan Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team after she sold one gram…
Shelby man faces deportation for sexually assaulting girl, 10. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 34-year-old Shelby man who pleaded “no contest” to second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old – will be deported to Mexico for his conviction. Ciro Dealmonte, of 331 W. 6th St., faces serving one year in the Oceana County…
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