Road commission reminds residents to secure mailboxes. HART – Before winter takes hold and snow plows hit the roads, the Oceana County Road Commission asks residents to prepare by shaking their mailboxes this month. “A mailbox is the only object allowed by law that homeowners can place in the road right-of-way. The location and construction of mailboxes must conform to…
Oceana Hispanic Center restructures. HART – The Oceana Hispanic Center has announced that it is restructuring its operations and seeking ways of meeting the needs of Hispanic residents of this area, according to a press release recently issued by the center. “The center has been primarily dependent on donations from individuals and businesses to maintain the services it provides, and…
Local MSU extension educator receives national honor. #MSUExtensionOffice FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – Ben Werling recently received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2019 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Werling was one of several honorees who represent the top one percent of the membership selected by their peers and the director of extension.…
OWI arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 42-year-old Norton Shores woman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated Monday, Oct. 14, shortly before 9 a.m. after driving her car into the ditch on Winston Road on her way to work, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. She was lodged in the Oceana…
Drunk driving death case hearing delayed. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The preliminary exam for the operating while intoxicated causing death case that was scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 15, in 78th District Court was adjourned until Dec. 3, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Amber Rae Davis, 28, of 5855 W. 5th St., Mears, has been charged with…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 14, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ryan Mitchell Smith, 28, of 3623 N. 60th Ave., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 30 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served and $1,090 in…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 14, 2019 #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., 32, of 69 S. 56th Ave., Mears, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced Oct. 7 to 22 months to four years in prison with credit for 381 days served…
Suspects going ‘car to car’ breaking into vehicles. #HartPoliceDepartment HART – The Hart Police Department is urging residents to keep their cars and homes locked in response to a rash of vehicle break-ins. “The Hart Police Department wants to remind residents to lock their vehicle doors and homes due to several vehicle larcenies over the past week,” states a post…
MSP investigates break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to the 1000 block of South 186th Avenue for a break-in Sunday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hocknsen. Items taken include a camera, clothing and other miscellaneous items. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019: 7:35…
Recent deaths, posted Oct. 14, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Bonnie Mercein Blanchard, 67, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington. Father Norberto Lacuesta Leyrita, 87, of Hesperia, died on October 10, 2019. Wilma L. Whelan, 100, of Whitehall, formerly of Crystal Valley, died on Thursday,…
Walkerville man charged with vehicle theft following morning manhunt. #MasonCountyCrime By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Dustin Allen Himes, Jr. 25, of 4570 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was arrested early this morning, Oct. 11, by Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies and charged with larceny form a vehicle and unlawfully driving away an automobile (UDAA). The UDAA of a 2006 GMC…
78th District Court arraignments, Oct. 11, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Brandon Scott Thrailkill, 26, of 3752 W. Van Buren Rd., Hart, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of analogues possession. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Oct.…
Teen accused of bringing stun gun, knife to school. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 17-year-old student faces a felony of possession/sale of a taser and a misdemeanor of weapons–free schools – possessing a weapon – for alleging carrying a stun gun and a knife at Pentwater High School, Sept. 16. Kyle James, of 7320 S. Stiles Rd.,…
Medical emergency causes US 31 crash. #OceanaCounty HART TOWNSHIP – An 85-year-old Wyoming, Michigan woman was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon Thursday, Oct. 10, around 2 p.m. after the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox she was driving went off the road on southbound US 31 near West Log Road; overturned; and crashed into trees, according…
New Era police seeking theft suspect. #OceanaCountyCrime NEW ERA – The New Era Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole a Firman generator valued at approximately $600 and a box of Midwest Fasteners-brand screws from Veltman Hardware Store Tuesday, Oct. 8, shortly after noon. The suspect is pictured in the above surveillance video screenshot. If…
Hart Choirs fall concert Oct. 23. HART – Celebrate the arts and vocal music during Hart Choirs first concert of the 2019-2020 season. “First Impressions” fall concert is set for Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium at Hart Middle School. The concert will feature music with lyrics written by American poets. It will run…
Grant funds allow council on aging to buy rolling food cabinet. HART – The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) has some exciting changes coming up within the next few months, and the organization is not just talking about its much-anticipated move to a new building. For the second year in a row, thanks to a Building Healthy Communities grant…
78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – David Wayne Hahn, 54, of 5694 S. Leelanau Circle, New Era, was found guilty Sept. 23 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and was sentenced to 180 days suspended jail with credit for…
Walk-in flu clinics Oct. 10 and Oct. 30. HART – District Health Department #10 is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors. “Flu season is unpredictable – even healthy people can become seriously ill,” states a DHD #10 press release. “The best way to protect yourself and your family against…
Medication take-back Friday. HART – Oceana Leads is hosting a medication take-back event Friday, Oct. 11, in partnership with the Oceana County Council on Aging. You can bring in unused or expired medication to safely throw away. The best part – you don’t even have to leave your vehicle. You can drive up to the OCCOA at 621 E. Main St.…
Drugged driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019: – 12:45 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Mears man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs and drug possession, State Street near Ferry Street, Village of Shelby. – 2:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old Ludington man…
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