Rollover crashes, drunk driving arrests among police activity.

November 5, 2019

Rollover crashes, drunk driving arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 1, 2019: – 1:46 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Grant Road and 88th Avenue, Shelby Township. – 10:30 a.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and M 20, Shelby Township. Noon, (MSP), vehicle rollover crash, no injuries, US 31 and…

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Shelby man pleads guilty to heroin delivery.

November 4, 2019

  Shelby man pleads guilty to heroin delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 21-year-old Shelby man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of heroin. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT)…

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New Era man may be sentenced to boot camp for dealing meth at EF.

November 4, 2019

New Era man may be sentenced to boot camp for dealing meth at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 22-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Levi Alan Richard, of 3591 S. Water Rd., testified that he was arrested at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury last…

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Festival attendee pleads guilty to cocaine delivery.

November 4, 2019

Festival attendee pleads guilty to cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 26-year-old Detroit area man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to possession of cocaine with intent to deliver less than 25 grams. Davontae Kalao Kirk, of Clinton Township, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) at the…

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Whitehall man pleads guilty to identity theft for obtaining driver’s license in brother’s name.

November 4, 2019

Whitehall man pleads guilty to identity theft for obtaining driver’s license in brother’s name. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 58-year-old Whitehall man faces serving seven months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to identity theft. Michael Shawn Kelly, of 4125 Orshal Rd., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he used…

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Teen who brought stun gun to school could get youth sentencing.

November 4, 2019

Teen who brought stun gun to school could get youth sentencing. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 17-year-old Pentwater student pleaded utility in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, to a felony of possession of a taser. Kyle James, of Riverton Township in Mason County, admitted to Judge Robert D. Springstead that he had a taser in his…

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White Cloud man admits he ‘lost it’ when he smashed window, slashed tires.

November 4, 2019

White Cloud man admits he ‘lost it’ when he smashed window, slashed tires. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old White Cloud man admitted in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 4, that he mentally “lost it” when he broke a slider window and slashed car tires due to seeing his ex-wife with her boyfriend last August. Keven Steven…

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Longbridge Road to open by end of November.

November 4, 2019

Longbridge Road to open by end of November. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – After six months of being closed, the Oceana County Road Commission (OCRC) announced that Longbridge Road will open soon. Construction will begin almost immediately to reopen the flooded road after the road commission received approval for a building permit. It is now expected to reopen by the end of November.…

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TrueNorth takes over housing crisis assistance as OHP restructures.

November 1, 2019

TrueNorth takes over housing crisis assistance as OHP restructures. #OceanaHomePartnership #TrueNorth HART – TrueNorth Community Services takes over as the West Michigan Housing Network’s lead agency serving Oceana County effective Friday, Nov. 1, as Oceana’s Home Partnership undergoes a restructuring of services, according to officials from both organizations. The network coordinates efforts in Mason, Lake, Newaygo – and now Oceana…

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Village, school district finalize Getty Field agreement.

November 1, 2019

Village, school district finalize Getty Field agreement. SHELBY – Village and school officials wrapped up negotiations earlier this week and unanimously approved a final Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Getty Field during special meetings Wednesday, Oct. 30. The agreement will allow both the Shelby school district’s athletic programs and the community to utilize Getty Field, states a joint press release from…

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78th District Court arraignments, Nov. 1, 2019.

November 1, 2019

78th District Court arraignments, Nov. 1, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Tammy Lynn Berry, 44, of 6424 N. 96th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of analogues possession and misdemeanors of embezzlement less than $200 and lying to a…

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Hart woman injured in US 31 crash.

November 1, 2019

  Hart woman injured in US 31 crash. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Hart woman was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon following a single-vehicle rollover crash on northbound US 31 near Log Road Friday, Nov. 1, shortly after 8 a.m. The crash occurred when the woman, who was driving a 2007 Chevrolet…

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HPD news.

November 1, 2019

HPD news. #HartPoliceDepartment The following recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019: – 1:16 p.m., disturbance, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 2:30 p.m., malicious destruction of property, 10 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 6:05 p.m., found…

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A slice of the American Dream.

October 31, 2019

A slice of the American Dream. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – The blossoming success of American Apple is the product of ingenuity and hard work. Growing up in the farming industry, Caleb Coulter bought 100 acres of land after graduating from Shelby High School in 1996. Now, the Apple packing facility he and his wife Sarah operate on…

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Police news.

October 31, 2019

Police news. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Oct. 28, 2019: – 4:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 and Oceana Drive, Pentwater Township. – 4:30 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, 104th Avenue and Tyler Road, Hart Township. – 7:30 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, US 31 and Hayes Road, Shelby Township. Wednesday, Oct. 30,…

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Roosevelt Road Bridge closed due to deterioration.

October 31, 2019

Roosevelt Road Bridge closed due to deterioration. #OceanaCounty CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – The Roosevelt Road Bridge over Flower Creek – east of 48th Avenue – “has been permanently closed to traffic due to the failed bridge structure,” Oceana County Road Commission Clerk Sandy Griffin stated Thursday, Oct. 31. Local residents can still access their homes. This story is copyrighted © 2019,…

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Public Notice, Village of Shelby: Parks & Recreation Plan 2020-2025

October 31, 2019

Public Notice, Village of Shelby Parks & Recreation Plan 2020- 2025 Parks, Recreation & Buildings Committee Meeting The Village of Shelby Parks, Recreation & Buildings Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 4:40 P.M. at the Shelby Village Hall, 218 N. Michigan Avenue regarding the Village of Shelby 2020-2025 Parks & Recreation Plan. Residents of Shelby…

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Trial against former soldier accused of murdering Mears man set for Dec. 11-13.

October 30, 2019
Trial against former soldier accused of murdering Mears man set for Dec. 11-13.

Trial against former soldier accused of murdering Mears man set for Dec. 11-13. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — The murder trial against Corey Ryan Beekman, 33, of Free Soil Township is scheduled for Dec. 11-13 in Mason County’s 51st Circuit Court, according to Mason County Prosecutor Paul Spaniola. Beekman, a former Army National Guard staff sergeant, is accused…

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Winter weather advisory issued until Friday morning.

October 30, 2019

Winter weather advisory issued until Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 until 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1. Rain may possibly change to wet snow after midnight. Wet snow may be heavy at times during the day Thursday. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are possible with…

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78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 29, 2019.

October 29, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, Oct. 29, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Katlyn Marie Case, 27, of 308 N. Rowe St., Ludington, was found guilty Oct. 15 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 93 days discretionary…

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Bow hunting success.

October 29, 2019

Bow hunting success. David Chandler of Hart shot this buck in the Hart area. Chandler said it’s an 8 point with a 10 3/4 inch spread, and the deer weighs approximately 200 pounds.

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