Walkerville man who flashed elderly woman sentenced.

August 6, 2018

Walkerville man who flashed elderly woman sentenced. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 27-year-old Walkerville man convicted of a misdemeanor of indecent exposure was sentenced to six months probation in 78th District Court Monday, Aug. 6. Luis Gerardo Montemayor, of 6362 N. 192nd Ave. initially faced a high-court misdemeanor of aggravated indecent exposure after flashing a woman in her 70s as she…

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Hart man sent to prison for computer crime.

August 6, 2018

Hart man sent to prison for computer crime. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 47-year-old Hart man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 6, to serve 18 months to seven years in prison for a felony conviction of using a computer to commit a crime. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 602 State St., was arrested by the Hart Police Department on…

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CSC case against teen dismissed.

August 6, 2018

CSC case against teen dismissed. HART — The criminal case against an 18-year-old Mears man charged with a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was dismissed in 78th District Court. Cameron Lee Tanner, of 956 N. 34th Ave., was arrested by the Hart Police Department for third-degree CSC. “New information was presented, which rendered the case unprosecutable,” said Oceana…

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Electronics stolen during break-in.

August 6, 2018

Electronics stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — Electronics were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 1000 block of Oceana Drive Sunday, Aug. 5, at noon, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. No other information was immediately available. Other MSP activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018: –…

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Pair sentenced in connection to cockfighting ring.

August 3, 2018

Pair sentenced in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two Newaygo County men were sentenced this week in 78th District Court in connection to a cockfighting ring in Hart Township that was raided by police, June 2. Gonzalo Magana-Chavez, 44, of 3728 104th St., Grant, and Jesus Armando Ceja-Ochoa, 36, of 8274 Mundy Ave., Newaygo…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 3, 2018.

August 3, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted Aug. 3, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Amber Lynn Hawkins, 31, of 6172 W. Fox Rd., Mears, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft and misdemeanors of driving while…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 3, 2018.

August 3, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 3, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Travis Alan Love, 24, of 10883 Schow Rd., Holton, was found guilty July 30 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail and $450 in fines and costs. Conviction…

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Drunk driving, probation violation arrests top police activity.

August 2, 2018

Drunk driving, probation violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 26, 2018: – 3 a.m., (Hart Police Department), motorist assist, Oceana Drive and East Main Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), suspicious situation, 2000 Comfort Drive, City of Hart. – 12:22 p.m., (HPD), domestic assault, Oceana Drive and Polk…

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 1, 2018

August 1, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 1, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jeannette “Jean” Marie Terryn, 86, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The Rev. Dr. Ronald Lloyd Keller, 79, died on Sunday, July 29, 2018. John “Jack” A. Kokx, 62, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Priscilla “Pat” Taggart, 87, of New…

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Recent births, reported Aug. 1, 2018

August 1, 2018

Recent births, reported Aug. 1, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Hailey Alexis Morgan, the daughter of Kasey Carr and Justin Morgan of Walkerville, was born July 28, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. 

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OCCOA seeks millage to continue operating.

July 31, 2018

OCCOA seeks millage to continue operating. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCouncilonAging HART — Oceana County voters are being asked to approve a millage during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 7, so that the Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) can continue operations. It is a six-year millage of 1 mill through 2023. “Without the operating millage, OCCOA would be forced…

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MSP hosts citizens’ academy.

July 31, 2018

MSP hosts citizens’ academy. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police Hart post has announced that a Citizens’ Academy will run Sept. 18 through Oct. 11. The four-week academy will meet at the Hart post every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. It will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of MSP; understand the…

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‘Farm Fun Days’ in Walkerville this weekend.

July 31, 2018

‘Farm Fun Days’ in Walkerville this weekend. #WalkervilleThrives WALKERVILLE — Enjoy the new festival, Farm Fun Days, this weekend Aug. 4 and 5 to celebrate the farming heritage of the area. Saturday’s events will include games for the kids, a silent auction, open house at the Pioneer Museum, a community market, music, and a parade. A tractor show along main…

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Shelby ‘Roars’ into action around town.

July 31, 2018

Shelby ‘Roars’ into action around town. #ShelbyRoars SHELBY – The Shelby Roars Community Improvement Committee and volunteers sprang into action Wednesday, July 25, to help clean up the village. A group of more than 20 people gathered to tackle some significant improvements in front of Thomas Read Elementary School and along the sidewalk at Cemetery Hill on Sixth Street. Committee…

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Search team conducting third search for missing festival goer.

July 30, 2018

Search team conducting third search for missing festival goer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — It has been nearly one month since Electric Forest Festival attendee Kevin Graves, 28, of Oakland County was reported missing. Two searches of the Double JJ Resort, the venue where the festival is held, have not led to his discovery. However, police investigating the case…

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

July 30, 2018

Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A 73-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and transporting open intoxicants Saturday, July 28, at 4:25 p.m. on 88th Avenue near Meadow Lane, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A 20-year-old South Bend, Indiana man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Saturday at…

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Motorcyclists seriously injured following crash with pickup.

July 28, 2018

Motorcyclists seriously injured following crash with pickup. #OceanaCountyNews. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two people were seriously injured Saturday afternoon following a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. According to the Michigan State Police Hart Post, the crash occurred when a pickup truck, driven by a 45-year-old Spring Lake man was traveling eastbound on Winston Road, east of US 31…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted July 27, 2018.

July 27, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted July 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Paul Thomas Sanders, 28, of 3642 N. 166th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty July 17 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $325 in fines and…

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