Domestic assault, parole violation arrests top HPD activity.

September 28, 2018

Domestic assault, parole violation arrests top HPD activity. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018: – 1:30 a.m., a 48-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic assault, 500 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. – 1:21 p.m., criminal sexual conduct, City of Hart.…

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Thirty sentenced in 78th District Court.

September 28, 2018

Thirty sentenced in 78th District Court. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lucas Wade Darling, 50, of 7053 N. Hilltop Ct., Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 24 of malicious use of telecommunications services and was sentenced to six months discretionary jail; $2,986 in restitution; and $400 in fines and…

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Strangulation tops 78th District Court arraignments.

September 28, 2018

Strangulation tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Nicholas Lee Mullins, 39, of 9141 S. 184th Ave., Holton, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for two felony counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation and…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 28, 2018

September 28, 2018

Recent births, reported Sept. 28, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Abisai Israel Herevia, the son of Clarissa Magallan and Jose Herevia Jr. of Rothbury, was born September 26, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here. See 2017 birth records archive here. 

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 28 2018

September 28, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 28 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Thomas Allen Gilbert, 70, of Whitehall, formerly of Walkerville, died Sunday, September 23, 2018. Jerry J. Patterson, 77, of Ferry Township, died on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Andre Glen Alvesteffer, 20, of Pentwater passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…

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Life EMS to cover Oceana beginning Monday.

September 27, 2018

Life EMS to cover Oceana beginning Monday. OCEANA COUNTY – Life EMS Ambulance announced it will expand its primary emergency response area into Oceana County beginning Monday, Oct. 1. “The expansion of Life EMS Ambulance’s operations follows an Oceana County Board of Commissioners evaluation process and vote for a multi-year service agreement, including the lease of buildings, vehicles and equipment.…

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Woman hospitalized after falling out of truck.

September 27, 2018

Woman hospitalized after falling out of truck. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 23-year-old Rothbury woman was transported by Oceana County EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby for non-life-threatening injuries after falling out of a moving pickup truck Wednesday night, Sept. 26, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case. The incident occurred shortly…

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Mears woman charged in connection to US 10 crash.

September 26, 2018

Mears woman charged in connection to US 10 crash. LUDINGTON — A 77-year-old Mears woman faces a misdemeanor of “moving violation causing serious impairment” stemming from a crash last May in which a Ludington motorcyclist was seriously injured. Carol Ann Wilson, of 5215 W. Fox Rd., was arraigned Monday, Sept. 24, in 79th District Court, according to court records. The…

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New HHS Choir debuts at fall concert.

September 26, 2018

New HHS Choir debuts at fall concert. HART – A fall choral concert, called “First Impressions,” is set for Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Middle School auditorium. Under the direction of David Moul, the concert will feature both the Hart Middle School Choir and the brand-new Hart High School Choir. “Audience members will enjoy a wide…

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Names of Bear Lake road construction crash victims released.

September 26, 2018
Names of Bear Lake road construction crash victims released.

Names of Bear Lake road construction crash victims released. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BEAR LAKE (Manistee County) — The Manistee County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the victims who were involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash in a construction zone on US 31 in the village of Bear Lake. Andre Alvesteffer, 20, of Weare Township (Pentwater) was pronounced dead…

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Construction worker from Pentwater dies after being struck by car; Ludington man critical.

September 25, 2018

Construction worker from Pentwater dies after being struck by car; Ludington man critical. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BEAR LAKE (Manistee County) — A 20-year-old male construction worker from Pentwater has died and his co-worker, a 23-year-old man from Ludington was seriously injured after vehicle struck them while they were working on US 31 today. Manistee County Sheriff John O’Hagan said…

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OUID arrest tops police activity.

September 25, 2018

OUID arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Sept. 21, 2018: – 12:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 21-year-old Scottville man was arrested for marijuana possession and operating under the influence of drugs (OUID), Oceana Drive near Main Street, City of Hart. The passenger, a 20-year-old Hart man, was arrested on a…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 25 2018

September 25, 2018
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 25 2018

Recent deaths, posted Sept. 25 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Betty L. Cooper, 79, of Shelby, died on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Shirley L. Webber, 76, of Montague, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Eletha M. Fleming, 86, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Timothy A. Boone, 90, of Twin Lake, formerly of Pentwater,…

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Administrator credits DPW’s quick response for containing spill.

September 24, 2018

Administrator credits DPW’s quick response for containing spill. SHELBY – Village Administrator Robert Widigan credits the village DPW team for quickly containing Friday’s sewage spill caused by a power outage at a lift station on Industrial Drive. “On Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 around 4:15 p.m. there was a power outage (reason unknown at this time) on Industrial Drive (near Valley…

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Power outage causes sewage spill.

September 22, 2018

Power outage causes sewage spill. SHELBY – A power outage on Industrial Drive in the Village of Shelby caused a sewer spill at a lift station Friday, Sept. 21, according to a press release issued by Village Administrator Rob Widigan. “As a result, for approximately one hour, wastewater overflowed at the lift station. The outage was discovered right away, and…

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Republic ends trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana customers.

September 21, 2018

Republic ends trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana customers. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – Republic Services of Jenison is ceasing trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana County residences by the end of next week. Several of those affected by the discontinuation of garbage pickup are scrambling to find an alternative service. “Republic Services is in the process of making collection…

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West Michigan CMH to receive additional $4 million for additional services.

September 21, 2018

West Michigan CMH to receive additional $4 million for additional services. KALAMAZOO — West Michigan Community Mental Health is getting an additional $4 million in funding over the next two years to provide comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment services. The announcement was made by Sen. Debbie Stabenow Thursday, according to The Associated Press.  The Ludington-based WMCMH is among four…

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Recent births, reported Sept. 21, 2018

September 21, 2018
Recent births, reported Sept. 21, 2018

Recent births, reported Sept. 21, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Felica Marie Fruta White, the daughter of Marjoy and Luke White of Pentwater, was born Sept. 17, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here. See 2017 birth records archive here. 

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Warrant, probation violation arrests top police activity.

September 21, 2018

​Warrant, probation violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018: – 1:42 p.m., (Hart Police Department), wellbeing check, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 4:30 p.m., (HPD), threats complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 5:14 p.m., (HPD), suspicious situation, Polk Road and…

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78th District Court arraignments.

September 21, 2018

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – George Andrew Gentz, 41, of 2349 118th Ave., Shelby, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of controlled substance possession – cocaine, heroin or another narcotic less than 25 grams. Preliminary conference: Sept. 24 at…

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78th District Court sentencings.

September 21, 2018

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Adam Jeffrey Ohs, 29, of 2517 Morton Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Sept. 17 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment; and $1,155 in fines and…

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