Rollover crash Christmas morning results in felony drunk driving arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 58-year-old Montague man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 6 a.m. following a rollover crash on Oceana Drive near Yale Road, just south of the Village of New Era. The man, who was…
Markiewicz memorial donates $13,400 to Oceana schools. SHELBY – The David P. Markiewicz Memorial Fund was founded and joined the Community Foundation for Oceana County in 2013. This fund was started by the family of the late David Markiewicz, a 2005 Shelby High School graduate who loved music. “Music was the thread that weaved through David’s life and connected himself…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018: – 10:35 a.m., larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 12:47 p.m., wellbeing check, 300 block of West Main Street, City of Hart. – 1:15 p.m., parking complaint, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. – 6:16 p.m., vehicle…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 27, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Mable “De De” Samuel, 82, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Service times are pending. An obituary will run at a later date. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133,…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018: – 12:48 a.m., a 21-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), Harrison Road and 176th Avenue, Village of Walkerville. – 6 p.m., car/deer crash, Maple Island and Woodrow roads, Newfield Township.…
Gale’s IGA closing after 76 years. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Gale’s IGA grocery store is closing its doors for the final time Friday, Dec. 21, after 76 years in business. The full-service grocery store, which offered a deli and bakery, will be officially closed for business as of 6 p.m. Friday, said Owner/Manager Susan Mull. “It’s a been…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jose Salvador Arias, 45, of 8713 W. 13 Mile Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty Dec. 12 of driving while license not valid and unlawful license plate and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $225…
HPD handles several arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018: – 3:42 a.m., alarm, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 9:10 a.m., medical assist, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 1:15 p.m., fraud, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 2:27…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Thomas Allen Clark, 22, of 302 Sunflower Lane, Fremont, was arrested by the Hesperia Police Department for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Preliminary exam: Jan. 7 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety. Elijah Christopher…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Rebecca Ann Deters, 42, of 8812 Jones Rd., Howard City, Michigan, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Dec. 17 to two to four years in prison with credit for 326 days served in jail and $158 in…
Getty Park renovation plan enters final phases. Village residents can now view proposed plan. SHELBY – The Village of Shelby has been busy the past several months discussing possible improvements for Getty Park, and looking for ways to fund the project in preparation of submitting a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) in 2019. The village…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 19, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Herbert G. Foster, 81, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Dorothy “Dot” Louise Cargill, 91, of Hart died on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Howard Leroy Terryn, 97, of Walkerville, died Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington,…
Local businesses urged to participate in career fair Feb. 26. #OceanaCAN! SHELBY –– The Fourth Annual Oceana County College and Career Fair is set for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Each year, nearly 45 businesses and 25 colleges join together to help guide over 200 local high school juniors in learning about career and education options after high school. Oceana College…
Gerber brings more books to Oceana County. SHELBY – The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Gerber Foundation to support the early literacy initiative, “Read early. Read often.” (RERO). CFOC received a $5,850 grant to support the purchase and distribution of quality children’s books to Oceana County children and families. Established…
Whitehall man faces jail for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 29-year-old Whitehall man faces serving up to a year in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 17, to felonious assault. A felony charge of felony firearm and a misdemeanor of domestic violence were dismissed against Joshua Steven Brock, of 5551 S.…
Hesperia man may go to ‘boot camp’ for home invasion. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 47-year-old Hesperia man pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 17, to second-degree home invasion. In exchange for his plea, felony counts of first-degree home invasion and larceny of a firearm were dismissed against Roy James Alltop, of 3745 132nd…
Drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP – A 53-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10:38 p.m. for operating while intoxicated on 88th Avenue near Hogan Road. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Friday, Dec. 14, 2018: – 11:04 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 41-year-old Bitely man…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Julian Lugo Reyna, 27, of 3908 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, was found guilty Dec. 10 of marijuana possession and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail for one year; driver’s license suspended 180 days/restricted after 30 days; and $450…
Missing man located after hours long search. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Emergency personnel spent several hours early Saturday, Dec. 15, searching for 35-year-old Grand Rapids man who apparently fled on foot from deputies the previous evening. According to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, deputies initially came across a vehicle that appeared to be broken down about…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 15, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carla Sydney Morat, 50, of New Era, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Mary Ellen Glover, 74, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Herbert G. Foster, 81, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Dorothy “Dot” Louise Cargill, 91, of Hart died…
Strong work ethic guided Senator Hansen during career. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) knows that hard work pays off, and it is that strong work ethic that guided him through his impressive 14-year career as a state legislator. As his time in the state senate winds down, Hansen reflects on the ups and downs he…
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