Recent births, reported May 10, 2018.

May 10, 2018
Recent births, reported May 10, 2018.

Recent births, reported May 10, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Allen James Willett, the son of Gabriella Pena and Mark Willett of Pentwater, was born May 7, 2018. Finley Paul Grantz, the son of Heather and Garrett Grantz of Shelby, was born May 8, 2018. Emma Noel Edenburn, the daughter of Hannah and Seth Edenburn of…

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Sheriff applauds new legislation aimed at preventing school violence.

May 9, 2018

Sheriff applauds new legislation aimed at preventing school violence. #OceanaCountySheriffsOffice HART — Oceana County Sheriff Mast today praised the introduction of new legislation aimed at preventing violence in the classroom. The legislative package, led by State Rep. Aaron Miller (R-Sturgis), is modeled after a proposal announced by a coalition of law enforcement and education organizations in late March. “The Michigan…

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Assaults, DWLS top police activity.

May 9, 2018

Assaults, DWLS top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, May 7, 2018: – 12:59 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, South Hancock Street, Village of Pentwater. – 10:20 a.m., (OCSO), driving while license suspended (DWLS), East Harrison Road, Elbridge Township. – 11 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 33-year-old New Era woman…

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Primary Election candidates and ballot issues

May 9, 2018

Primary Election candidates and ballot issues: #Election2018 By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — The following is a list of candidates and proposals that will appear on the Aug. 7 Primary Election. The winners of each respective party’s primary nomination will move onto the Nov. 6 General Election. 100th district representative state legislature (Oceana, Lake, Newaygo counties), 2 year term, There…

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Sheriff launches inmate work program.

May 8, 2018

Sheriff launches inmate work program. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast kicked off an inmate work program Tuesday, May 8, that gets inmates out of their jail cells and safely outside performing work that benefits the local community. In exchange for their day of work, the inmates’ daily $25 housing fee is waived. “It’s…

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Get-away driver in armed robbery gets prison term.

May 7, 2018

Get-away driver in armed robbery gets prison term. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 20-year-old North Muskegon man currently lodged in prison for a string of armed robberies last summer was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 7, to six to 40 years in prison. Cameron James Card is currently lodged in the Muskegon County Correctional Facility…

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Sentencing delayed in cocaine case.

May 7, 2018

Sentencing delayed in cocaine case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby man, who is a registered sex offender, faces serving two to 30 years in prison for convictions of cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and second-offense habitual offender. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., pleaded guilty last March in 27th Circuit Court. Ramthun,…

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Hunting death case set for trial next month.

May 7, 2018

Hunting death case set for trial next month. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The case against a 63-year-old youth mentor and former hunting safety instructor charged with reckless discharge causing the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy is headed to trial. Roger Erick Hoeker, of 1112 Maplewood Dr., Jenison, Michigan appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday,…

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Crashes, thefts top police activity.

May 7, 2018

Crashes, thefts top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, May 4, 2018: – Noon, (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 and Park Road, Grant Township. – 4:31 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), driving while license suspended (DWLS), York Road, Elbridge Towship. Saturday, May 5, 2018: – 2:30 p.m., (MSP), malicious destruction of…

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Rickard named asparagus festival parade grand marshal.

May 7, 2018

Rickard named asparagus festival parade grand marshal. #NationalAsparagusFestival HART — Hart City Manager Stan Rickard has been named grand marshal for the 2018 Joan Glover Royale Parade during the National Asparagus Festival, which is slated for June 8-10. The parade takes place in Hart Saturday, June 9, at 2 p.m. Rickard is a fifth generation resident of Oceana County and…

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Recent deaths, posted May 7, 2018.

May 7, 2018

Recent deaths, posted May 7, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Dianna Louise Tubbs, 79, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018 Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths.

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Recent births, reported May 7, 2018.

May 7, 2018

Recent births, reported May 7, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Emberlynn Grace Coon, the daughter of Abrianne and Brian Coon II of Mears, was born April 30, 2018. Aria Mae Quick, the daughter of Crystal England and Andrew Quick of Hart, was born April 30, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted May 4, 2018.

May 4, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Kathy Ann Gale, 45, of 3466 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, was found guilty March 26 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced April 30 to three days in jail; six months probation; 93 days…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 4, 2018.

May 4, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – David Barco Quintero, 34, of 2423 W. Meadow Lane, Rothbury, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced April 30 to one year in jail with credit for 122 days served and $1,100 in fines…

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Thefts top police activity.

May 4, 2018

Thefts top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 26, 2018: – 5:20 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. – 8:08 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 9:31 p.m., a 34-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without…

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78th District Court arraignments posted May 4, 2018.

May 4, 2018

78th District Court arraignments posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jared Theodore Greiner, 33, of 1370 W. Monroe Rd., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault by strangulation and a misdemeanor of assault and battery. Preliminary…

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Recent deaths, posted May 4, 2018.

May 4, 2018

Recent deaths, posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Deborah “Debby” J. Bailly, 84, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Chad Michael Grinwis, 46, of Montague, died on Sunday, April 29, 2018. William Hull Yeager, Jr., 79, of Hart, died on Monday, April 30, 2018. Dolores Margaret Butler, 92, of Hart, died Tuesday,…

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HMS choir spring concert May 15.

May 4, 2018

HMS choir spring concert May 15. #HartMiddleSchool HART — The Hart Middle School Choir will present “Chart Toppers,” a spring pops concert, Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. “The concert will feature a variety of pop music from exciting current artists,” said Director David Moul. Admission is free, and the concert will be fun for…

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