Man allegedly assaults woman, flees, gets caught. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old Scottville man fled the crime scene in Oceana County after allegedly assaulting a woman in a domestic violence situation Tuesday morning, June 5, and was later apprehended by police in Mason County, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case of the Hart post. The woman was…
Shelby hires new village administrator. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council unanimously hired Robert Widigan as the new village administrator Monday evening, June 4. Widigan is currently the departmental analyst with the Bureau of Local Government and School Services for the Michigan Department of Treasury. “I’m very excited to begin as Shelby’s village manager,” he said.…
MSP: Razors, injectable stimulant confiscated from cockfighting scene. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — More details are emerging from investigators following last Saturday’s raid of a cockfighting ring near 72nd Avenue in Hart Township. Michigan State Police Trooper Aaron Tubergen of the Hart post said police confiscated razor spurs that were attached to the roosters’ feet and vials of…
Woman who admitted to using six different drugs arraigned for probation violation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Hart woman was arraigned in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 4, on a probation violation charge after admitting to her probation officer that she used six different drugs on separate occasions. Blair Rochelle Collins, of 1158 E. Clock Rd.,…
Hesperia man faces prison for fleeing from police. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Hesperia man faces serving up to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 4, to third-degree fleeing and eluding police and probation violation. Calvin Michael Chase, of 235 N. Division, led an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy on…
Sentencing delayed again in cocaine case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The sentencing of a 51-year-old Shelby man who faces serving two to 30 years in prison for convictions of cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and second-offense habitual offender was delayed for a second time Monday, June 4, in 27th Circuit Court. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080…
Woman hospitalized following strangulation. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Holton man faces a charge of felonious assault after allegedly strangling a female victim on South 184th Avenue Sunday, June 3, which resulted in the woman being hospitalized, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect assaulted the same victim twice, Mast said, at separate locations in Oceana and Newaygo…
Bear spotted near Rothbury. #OceanaCountyNews This large black bear was photographed by Terry Seaver in the area of Webster Road near Rothbury.
Library friends host used book sale during asparagus festival. #HartAreaPublicLibrary HART — The Hart Area Public Library has been collecting materials all year long for the Friends of the Hart Library Annual Used Book Sale this Friday, June 8, from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with the National Asparagus Festival. “We…
15 suspects arrested in cock fighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A total of 15 people were arrested on felony animal fighting charges Saturday, June 2, in connection to large cock fighting ring, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Several suspects attempted to flee from the police in the densely wooded area. “At the scene, there…
Kendra Larios-Mendez crowned Asparagus Queen. #NationalAsparagusFestival SHELBY — Kendra Larios-Mendez of Hart was crowned the 2018 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant/Fundraiser Saturday, June 2, at Shelby High School. Rachel Bruinsma of New Era was named runner-up. The other candidates were Taylor Grimm of Scottville, Renza Jacobs of New Era and Katelynn Sytsma of Hesperia. The National Asparagus Festival is…
Siren test Monday. #OceanaCountyEmergencyManagement OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County Emergency Management will conduct a siren test Monday, June 4, at 10 a.m. Oceana County’s severe weather outdoor warning sirens are being tested on the first Monday of each month through September. If there is the possibility of impending severe weather on the day of the test, it will be cancelled…
Five vie for asparagus queen crown. #NationalAsparagusFestival SHELBY — Five women are vying for the asparagus queen crown during the 2018 Queen’s Pageant/Fundraiser Saturday, June 2, from 6-9 p.m. at Shelby High School. Vicki Platt, the 2017 Asparagus Queen, and 2017 Runner Up Valerie Fedewa will crown the new queen. This year’s candidates include: Rachel Bruinsma of New Era, Taylor…
HPD busy with crashes, arrests. #HartPoliceDepartment The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 24, 2018: 9:54 a.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 5:26 p.m., missing person, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 5:48 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 7:20 p.m., medical assist,…
78th District Court arraignments, posted June 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – Jeffrey Scott DeBlock, 44, of 2684 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for three counts of felonious assault. Preliminary conference: June 4 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash. Knives were…
78th District Court sentencings, posted June 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Renee Michelle Golnick, 35, of 5360 N.. 88th Ave., Hart, was found guilty May 21 of operating without insurance and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail and $500 in fines and costs. One count…
Motorcycle/pickup truck crash causes minor injuries. #OceanaCounty GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Whitehall man sustained minor injuries in a crash with a pickup truck on Oceana Drive near Yale Road Thursday, May 31, shortly before 8 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 62-year-old New Era man collided with a…
Construction zone crash caused by passed out driver. #OceanaCountyNews. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A single vehicle crash in the construction zone on northbound US 31 Thursday was caused by the driver passing out, according to a report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, a 67-year-old Manistee man, told deputies that he recalls slowing down prior to entering a construction…
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