Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

January 20, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 This list may be updated. Hart Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools Oceana Christian School West Shore Educational Service District (including ESD)

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019.

January 20, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ray Curtis Hamilton, 35, of 1757 Smith St., Muskegon, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; and $1,180 in fines, costs…

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Garage fire causes minimal damage.

January 18, 2019

Garage fire causes minimal damage. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – A garage located at the corner of Ray Avenue and Second Street received minor damage from a fire Friday evening, Jan. 18. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona and Grant Township departments swiftly extinguished the blaze. The garage, owned by Tom Malda, is insured. Malda, who lives across the street…

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Home invasion, gun theft top arraignments.

January 18, 2019

Home invasion, gun theft top arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Christian Joseph Cooper, 18, of 4643 W. Baseline Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felonies of first-degree home invasion, larceny of a firearm and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: Feb.…

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Police investigate attempted burglary.

January 18, 2019

Police investigate attempted burglary. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary reported Thursday, Jan. 17, at 12:43 a.m. in the 3000 block of Cleveland Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “No property was taken,” Mast said. “We do have evidence from the scene and are continuing to investigate.” Other police activity…

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No one injured in school bus crash.

January 18, 2019

No one injured in school bus crash. #OceanaCountyNews OTTO TOWNSHIP – A Montague Area Public Schools bus transporting 10 students crashed into a car on Wilke Road near 116th Avenue Friday, Jan. 18, shortly after noon. No one was injured. The bus, driven by a 71-year-old Montague man, was southbound on 116th Avenue when it turned left (east) onto Wilke…

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Man who allegedly pointed gun at pizza delivery driver arraigned.

January 18, 2019

Man who allegedly pointed gun at pizza delivery driver arraigned. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The 63-year-old Greenwood Township man who allegedly pointed a shotgun at a Mancino’s pizza delivery driver faces felony charges. Danny Wayne Hassevort, of 8976 Wilke Rd., was arraigned in Oceana County’s 78th District Court on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and…

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Man charged in connection to fatal motorcycle crash.

January 18, 2019

Man charged in connection to fatal motorcycle crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Spring Lake man faces two misdemeanor charges in connection to the death of a motorcyclist and the injuries suffered by another motorcyclist stemming from a July 28, 2018 crash in Grant Township. Jeremy Gene Velik, of 2020 Pontaluna Rd., is charged with moving…

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$1,000 in change stolen during break-in.

January 17, 2019

$1,000 in change stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering that was reported Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. in the 300 block of Skeels Road in which change totaling $1,000 was stolen, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other MSP activity Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 includes: –…

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Hart police busy with crashes, thefts.

January 17, 2019

Hart police busy with crashes, thefts. #HartPoliceDepartment The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019: – 7:30 a.m., suspicious situation, Hart and Lincoln streets, City of Hart. – 1:48 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Oceana Drive and Tyler Road, City of Hart. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019: – 12:28 p.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of…

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Snow or no snow, Winterfest is a go.

January 16, 2019

Snow or no snow, Winterfest is a go. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – It has been a lackluster winter for snow accumulation, but that is not stopping organizers from holding the Ninth Annual Hart Winterfest the weekend of Feb. 1 and 2. “It’s going to be a great day in downtown Hart,” said Hart Main Street Manager Julie Kreilick.…

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Meeting focuses on battling squash, zucchini, pumpkin disease.

January 16, 2019

Meeting focuses on battling squash, zucchini, pumpkin disease. #MSUExtension HART – Have you heard of the Irish potato famine? Unfortunately, this past fall a relative of this disease continued to cause much damage to our squash growers. This disease – known as Phytophthora – can turn beautiful fields into squash, zucchini and pumpkin graveyards during periods of heavy rain. If…

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Students receive tools toward achieving goals after high school.

January 16, 2019

Students receive tools toward achieving goals after high school. #OceanaCountyEducation HART – Oceana College Access Network (Oceana CAN!) is partnering with the Michigan Rural Council to provide students and families the encouragement, support, and resources necessary for them to make informed choices about post-secondary education. The Michigan Rural Council awarded $800 to Oceana CAN! to develop and translate materials on…

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Shelby Rotary Club wants to send kids to camp.

January 16, 2019

Shelby Rotary Club wants to send kids to camp. #OceanaCountyEducation SHELBY – The Shelby Rotary Club and the Community Foundation for Oceana County are pleased to offer the opportunity for Oceana youth to attend summer camp. Both groups want to impact the youth of Oceana County who, due to financial hardship, may never have the opportunity to attend camp. Awards…

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Police report.

January 16, 2019

Police report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Jan. 14, 2019: – 8:57 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Madison Road, Weare Township. – 1:08 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 47-year-old Morley man was arrested on a warrant at the sheriff’s office. – 1:15 p.m., (MSP), breaking and entering, 1000 block…

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Park improvements focus of public hearing.

January 16, 2019

Park improvements focus of public hearing. #Shelby SHELBY – More than 30 residents, business owners, and Shelby Public Schools officials attended a public hearing Monday night, Jan. 14, hosted by the Village of Shelby to learn about and provide input on proposed Getty Park renovations. “Vibrant parks are an economic boost to a community. As a parent who raised four…

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Hesperia looking to hire new police chief.

January 15, 2019

Hesperia looking to hire new police chief. #HesperiaPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – The Village of Hesperia is currently searching for a new police chief to replace Joe Fitzgerald who recently resigned from the post. Fitzgerald served as chief from July to December of 2018, said Village Clerk Vicki Burell. He resigned to take an employment opportunity in the…

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Phone scammers posing as Pentwater police.

January 15, 2019

Phone scammers posing as Pentwater police. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment PENTWATER – The Pentwater Police Department received a report Tuesday, Jan. 15, of a phone scam “involving subjects who identified themselves over the phone as members of the department,” said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “The caller ID shows the Pentwater Police Department,” Hartrum said. “The caller identifies themselves as an officer of…

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Medical marijuana dispensary stalls in Hesperia.

January 15, 2019

Medical marijuana dispensary stalls in Hesperia. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA – The Hesperia Village Council deadlocked 3-3 during a vote Monday night, Jan. 14, to approve a medical marijuana dispensary ordinance that would have cleared the first hurdle for a dispensary to open in the the former Hesperia Variety Store. The 30,000-square-foot building located downtown next to the village…

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Father-daughter dance to raise funds for pregnancy care center.

January 15, 2019

Father-daughter dance to raise funds for pregnancy care center. NEW ERA — West Shore Pregnancy and Family Support is holding a Father Daughter Ball on Saturday, March 2 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at New Era Reformed Church, 4775 First St. The cost is $25 per couple and $10 for additional girls and can be purchased online here. Tickets may…

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Bumstead appointed vice chair of Appropriations Committee

January 14, 2019
Bumstead appointed vice chair of Appropriations Committee

Bumstead appointed vice chair of Appropriations Committee LANSING — State Sen. Jon Bumstead announced on Monday that he has received his Senate committee assignments for the 100th Legislature. Bumstead (R-Newaygo) will serve as chair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Appropriations Subcommittee and vice chair for the standing committees on Appropriations and Natural Resources. Bumstead will be a member of the following standing…

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