Meth arrests, felonious assault investigation top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, May 10, 2019: 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police), recovered property in a civil matter, 3700 block of West VanBuren Road, Hart Township. 2:40 p.m., (MSP), wellbeing check, 4800 block of First Street, Grant Township. 5:13 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Man sentenced for assaulting female roommate. #OceanaCountyCrime HART – A 29-year-old Hart man was sentenced to five months in jail for a conviction of assault by strangulation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 13. Joel Romero-Herrera, of 60 N. 88th Ave., Hart, pleaded “no contest” to the charge. He assaulted his female roommate who is not his girlfriend, said Oceana…
Oklahoma man sentenced for possessing marijuana in jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 27-year-old Henryetta, Oklahoma man was sentenced to four months in jail Monday, May 13, in 27th Circuit Court for possessing marijuana in the Oceana County Jail. “I know what I did was wrong,” said Ryan Anthony Munden, who pleaded guilty to a felony of…
Making a Difference Awards presented. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) Special Education Parent Advisory Committee held its fourth annual Make a Difference Awards Ceremony on May 10 at West Shore Community College. Dr. Jason Jeffrey, superintendent of WSESD, welcomed the attendees and introduced keynote speaker Jeanne Oakes. Oakes engaged the audience with words of inspiration and…
Library story hour to feature instrument petting zoo. HART — The Hart Area Public Library’s Family Story Hour on Monday, May 20 will feature John Taranko, director of High Public Schools bands. Taranko will bring various musical instruments and children will be able to interact with the instruments and hear all about what it’s like to be in a band.…
Recent births, reported May 13, 2019. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Ethan Liam Tatro, the son of Yesenia and Josh Tatro of Hesperia, was born May 7, 2019. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. List of 2019 births.
Recent deaths, posted May 13, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Marion Gretchen Flanders, 94, of Montague, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Wesley Eldon Carlson, 92, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Frances R. (Vasquez) Guardiola, 91, of Shelby, formerly of Muskegon, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78…
78th District Court sentencings, May 10, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Coni Jo Helmer-Pena, 962 E. Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty May 6 of second-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to nine days in jail; one year discretionary jail; six months probation; vehicle immobilization/forfeiture; and $1,880…
Felony assault tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony Brandon Lee Chase, 39, of 9415 W. Grant Rd., Walkerville, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Preliminary exam: May…
‘Saturated’ Longbridge Road to remain closed for months. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP – Rising water levels on Pentwater Lake forced the closure of Longbridge Road between Monroe and Wayne roads, May 1, and road commission officials expect the road to remain closed for several months. “We closed the road for public safety and also to prevent the road from being destroyed while…
Road commission seeks support letters for bridge funds. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission HART – The Oceana County Road Commission is requesting letters of support from community members to send to state officials in the hopes of securing funding to repair county bridges. There are five separate locations, and separate letters are needed for each location. Locations include: – Greenwood Township – 194th Avenue Bridge…
Vaping dangers, Internet safety focus of parent forum Monday. #ShelbyPublicSchools SHELBY – A parent forum is scheduled for Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m. in the Shelby Middle School cafeteria to discuss the topics of Internet safety and the dangers of vaping. Michigan State Police Trooper Todd Goodrich from the Hart Post and Katie Jourdan from District Health Department #10…
Shelby entrepreneur wins competition. FREMONT – Tara Kelley, owner of The Bohemian Boutique in Shelby, won the first place prize of $4,000 in the inaugural Pitch North entrepreneurial competition Wednesday, May 8, at the Dogwood Center for Performing Arts. Kelley will be adding a “Suspended Coffees” shop to her boutique. Taking second place with a $2,500 prize was Hesperia’s Deanna…
HPD report. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 2, 2019: – 2:24 a.m., a 28-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Jefferson and State streets, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 11:32 a.m., larceny, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. –…
Five women vie for asparagus queen crown. HART – Five women, including Lori Beggs of Shelby; Crystal Hallack of Hart; Alysha Sullivan of Hart; Evelyn Vinke of Hart; and Sherry Waller of New Era, are vying for the asparagus queen crown. The queen and first runner-up will appear in the National Asparagus Festival’s Joan Glover Royale Parade Saturday, June 8,…
Shooting victim’s family devastated by loss. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS – Denita Buchanan is heartbroken over the death of her 32-year-old son, William “Billy” Buchanan, Jr., who was allegedly shot and killed by Cory Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township, April 16, at Beekman’s home on North US 31. Beekman, who is lodged in the Mason County Jail on…
Recent deaths, posted May 8, 2019. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Kenneth Emory Walsworth, 71, of Mears died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Marshall Bahr, Jr., 85, of Shelby, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Bradley Jay Jager, 68, of Rothbury, died on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Don V. Pebbles, 77, of New Era died on…
Preliminary exam in murder case rescheduled to May 22. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LUDINGTON — A preliminary exam that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, in 79th District Court in the murder case against Corey Ryan Beekman, 32, of Free Soil Township has been adjourned until May 22. Beekman is accused of murdering William Buchanan, 32, of Mears. Beekman, of…
#OceanaCountyCrime Felony drunk driving arrest tops police activity. HART TOWNSHIP – A 43-year-old Norton Shores man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated after the vehicle he was driving crashed into the ditch Friday, May 3, at 4:28 p.m., at Polk Road and 88th Avennue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig…
Juvenile couple apprehended following crime spree. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. MEARS – A 15-year-old Shelby girl and a 14-year-old Hesperia boy were apprehended by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Saturday night, May 4, after being on the run for a week, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The pair had cut off their tethers, which they were ordered to…
4-H bake sales Saturday The Oceana County 4-H Program will host a county-wide bake sale Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Youth participants will provide and sell items to raise money for 4-H’s biggest summer camp, Exploration Days. This camp provides a college-like experience at Michigan State University in June. All of the funds raised will go…
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