Police handle several drunk driving arrests.

August 15, 2018

Police handle several drunk driving arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, August 9, 2018: – 4:17 a.m., (Hart Police Department), threats complaint, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 11:47 a.m., (HPD), illegal entry, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 1:39 p.m., (HPD), larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road,…

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Motorcyclist dies from July 28 crash.

August 15, 2018

Motorcyclist dies from July 28 crash. #OceanaCounty GRANT TOWNSHIP — One of two Muskegon motorcyclists injured in a crash, July 28, on Winston Road near the US 31 Expressway, has died from her injuries. Tanya Lynn Monroe, 41, was riding a motorcycle with her husband when the crash occurred. She died Friday, Aug. 10. Her husband, Chris Monroe, 57, continues…

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Escaped inmate on the loose.

August 14, 2018

UPDATE: IAN DAVIS HAS BEEN CAPTURED BY POLICE. Escaped inmate on the loose. #NewaygoCountyCrime FREMONT — Police are searching for a Newaygo County Jail inmate that escaped police custody at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14. Police are advising residents to keep their doors locked. Ian Riley-Jackson Davis, 32, was last seen in the Fremont area, according to Michigan State Police…

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Four plead guilty in connection to cockfighting ring.

August 14, 2018

Four plead guilty in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Four men involved in the cockfighting ring that was raided by police last June in Hart Township pleaded guilty to a felony of attending an animal fight Monday, Aug. 13, in 27th Circuit Court. Carl George McGraw, 70, of Niles faces up to 60 days…

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 14, 2018

August 14, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 14, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Geraldine Kistler, 93, of Hart died on Monday, August 13, 2018. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.oakgroveludington.com. Jeffrey John Emery, 54, of Mears, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Zora Kompik, 93, Pentwater, died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78…

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Man injured when moped hits turkey.

August 13, 2018

Man injured when moped hits turkey. #OceanaCounty COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Jackson man was injured when his moped hit a turkey Sunday, Aug. 12, shortly after 8 a.m. on East Madison Road east of 168th Avenue near Walkerville. The man, who was wearing a helmet, was operating a 2015 Yahama. He told police that he was eastbound on Madison…

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Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity.

August 13, 2018

Drunk driving arrest tops MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for operating while intoxicated Saturday, Aug. 11, at 11:45 p.m. at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Polk Road. Other MSP activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Friday, Aug. 10, 2018: – 2:26 p.m.,…

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 13, 2018

August 13, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 13, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Paul Joseph Vanden Heuvel, 65, of Hart, died on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018. James Carlton Goff, 59, of Hart, died on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018. Robert “Bob” Eugene Cousins, 49, of Montague, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018. Wendell Gene McGowan, 75, of Hesperia, Michigan died…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 10, 2018.

August 10, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted Aug. 10, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Calvin Michael Chase, 21, of 6335 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced July 30 to 15 months to 10 years in prison with credit for 386 days served…

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‘Pop-Up Play Time’ next weekend.

August 10, 2018

‘Pop-Up Play Time’ next weekend. Thanks to a Trusted Advisor Grant through the Great Start Collaborative, our youngest community members get to have fun next weekend while parents learn some valuable parenting skills. “Pop Up Play Time” for children ages 0-5 and their families promotes child-parent engagement and play. Educators and teaching professionals will demonstrate different types of activities at…

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MSP busy with crashes, arrests.

August 10, 2018

MSP busy with crashes, arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018: – 8:28 p.m., harassment, Loop Road and 166th Avenue, Newfield Township. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018: – 11:18 a.m., vehicle crash, minor injuries, Shelby Road near 88th Avenue, Shelby Township. – 4:30 p.m., hit-and-run crash, Grant Road,…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 9, 2018.

August 9, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Noah James Moon, 35, of 5867 S. Oceana Dr., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Preliminary conference: Aug.…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 9, 2018.

August 9, 2018

  78th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Hunter Keith Swift, 19, of 330 Merrill Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Aug. 6 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; must complete counseling; and $1,055 in fines and…

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Domestic assault arrests top HPD activity.

August 9, 2018

Domestic assault arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, August 2, 2018: – 7:40 a.m., suspicious situation, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 10:35 a.m., family trouble, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 11:25 a.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. –…

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Oceana County Primary Election Results.

August 8, 2018

Oceana County Primary Election Results. #Election2018 Governor Republican: Brian Calley: 772 Patrick Colbeck: 579 Jim Hines: 366 Bill Schuette: 2,012 Democrat: Shri Thanedar: 402 Abdul El-Sayed: 443 Gretchen Whitmer: 1,199 US Senator Republican: John James: 1,830 Sandy Pensler: 1,711 Democrat: Debbie Stabenow: 1,846 Second District Representative in Congress Republican: Bill Huizenga: 3,302 Democrat: Rob Davidson: 1,735 State Senator 34th District…

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Voters approve council on aging millage, re-elect Gustafson.

August 8, 2018

Voters approve council on aging millage, re-elect Gustafson. #Election2018 HART — Voters overwhelmingly passed an operational millage request from the Oceana County Council on Aging during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 7. The proposal for a six-year millage of 1 mill through 2023 passed 3,242 to 1,639. Oceana County Commissioner Dean Gustafson retained his seat on the Oceana County Board…

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Hesperia man arrested for third-offense drunk driving.

August 7, 2018

Hesperia man arrested for third-offense drunk driving. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI), operating with a high blood alcohol content, probation violation and driving while license suspended (DWLS) on M 20 near 200th Avenue Friday, Aug. 3, at 9:05 p.m., according to Oceana County…

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Preliminary exam adjourned for basketball coach accused of sexual assault.

August 6, 2018

Preliminary exam adjourned for basketball coach accused of sexual assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A preliminary exam for a 35-year-old high school basketball coach charged with five felony counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was adjourned Monday, Aug. 6, in 78th District Court. Russell Douglas Swihart’s charges stem from the alleged sexual assaults of two 13-year-old female players.…

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