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Basketball coach accused of sexual assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Walkerville JV Basketball Coach Russell Douglas Swihart, 35, was arraigned in 78th District Court Thursday, July 5, on five felony counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) for alleged sexual assaults of two 13-year-old female players. Swihart, of 5755 N. 192nd Ave., Walkerville, is charged with first-degree CSC,…
Distracted driver crashes into tractor, rolls car. #OceanaCountyNews. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old White Cloud man, who was driving distracted, caused a rear-end collision with a tractor and plow Wednesday, July 4. The crash occurred about 3:14 p.m. on Maple Island Road near Arthur Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Hunter Dalton Bennett was driving a 2001 Pontiac…
Mears woman injured after crash involving teen driver. #OceanaCountyNews. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Mears woman was injured following a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Harrison Road and 60th Avenue Wednesday, July 4. The crash occurred about 2:16 p.m. when a 2006 Kia driven by Jordan Barefoot, 16, of Twin Lake, was struck by a 2005 Dodge Ram…
Driver traveling in wrong lane causes rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Hart woman was injured after swerving her vehicle off the road to avoid a vehicle in the wrong lane Tuesday, July 3. The crash occurred about 7:46 a.m. when Samantha Salazar was traveling northbound on Oceana Drive in a Ford F-350 pickup truck and made a…
Recent deaths, posted July 5, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Eva L. Berumen, 69, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Jacob F. Heer III, 64, formerly of Shelby, died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Yuma, Arizona. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.…
IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and…
27 arrests, 31 pending arrests at EF. #EF2018 ROTHBURY — A total of 27 people were arrested and lodged in the Oceana County Jail during the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort, according to Michigan State Police Lt. Matthew Kanitz, assistant commander of the Hart post. An additional 31 people are pending arrest after review by the Oceana…
Meet the candidates July 10. #Election2018 WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Thrives, a non-profit community development group, invites community members to meet the August primary candidates at the “Meet the Candidates and Community Dinner” Tuesday, July 10, at 6 p.m. in the Walkerville Wesleyan Church gymnasium. Walkerville Thrives has invited candidates for the Leavitt, Crystal and Elbridge townships to attend, as well…
Shakespeare on the Hart Commons. HART — The Oceana Summer Youth Theatre will perform Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” in a free community performance on the Hart Commons next weekend, July 13-15. The production starts at 7 p.m. each night and is appropriate for all audiences. The show will run just over an hour. Audience members can order food from…
Car, bike stolen during garage break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A Subaru station wagon, a bicycle and various other times were stolen from a garage that was broken into some time Monday night, July 2, in the 2000 block of Roosevelt Road, said Michigan State Police Trooper Mitchell Stevens. The break-in occurred some time after 7:45 p.m. Monday and before…
EF attendees arrested for marijuana. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — Four Electric Forest Festival attendees were arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on US 31 after exiting the festival grounds Monday, July 2, at 2:20 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Three men were arrested for marijuana possession, and the female driver was arrested for operating under the…
Pentwater Police post parking and traffic routes for fireworks attendees. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is asking attendees of tonight’s fireworks display to be mindful of street closings in the village. Portions of Wythe Street are closed due to construction, which will cause changes in traffic patterns. Police officers will be posted in various locations in the village to…
Early childhood centers offer variety of summer programs. Oceana County has a lot to offer for early childhood learning opportunities this summer. Both Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center at Hart Public Schools and Shelby’s Early Childhood Center are hosting family literacy events sponsored by The Great Start Collaborative of Oceana County. The collaborative was able to secure a grant, The Trusted…
Dearborn man drowns in Silver Lake #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old Dearborn man drowned in Silver Lake Sunday afternoon. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast has identified the victim as Rabih T. Othman. Mast said the drowning occurred on the north end of Silver Lake about 3:31 p.m. “Mr. Othman and his group were deploying a…
Couple allegedly assault teen and man with oar. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old girl and a 26-year-old man with a boat oar Saturday, June 30, at 7:15 p.m. in the 9000 block of Garfield Road, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Mitchell Stevens. No arrests were made, Stevens said. The…
Music at the lighthouses July 11 and July 12 Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association will feature Skooine & Kly for two performances at local lighthouses. Skoonie and Kly feature two veteran folk guitarists with a unique blend of soft rock, blues, folk and hauntingly beautiful ballads that will touch your heart. The duo will perform on Wednesday, July 11 at…
78th District Court sentencings, posted July 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Allen Rutzebeck, 44, of 6113 E. Filmore Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty of assault and battery and was sentenced to 30 days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail; six months probation; must wear tether…
College for Kids is July 30 – Aug. 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County ) — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2018, July 30- August 3. The five-day session is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 20 plus action-packed learning…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Mason and Oceana counties, along with several other counties in western Michigan.
Woman allegedly steals car, drives drunk, resists arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Walhalla woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, June 28, at 4:26 a.m. for unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft), operating while intoxicated, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving without a license, according to Trooper Kelsey Case. Other recent police…
Recent deaths, posted June 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Terry Valenzano, 73, of Pentwater died on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Gary Lee Erdman, 64, of Rothbury, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Frederick G. Groat, 76, of Rothbury, died on Monday, June 25, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
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