Recent deaths, posted Dec. 15, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carla Sydney Morat, 50, of New Era, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Mary Ellen Glover, 74, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018. Herbert G. Foster, 81, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Dorothy “Dot” Louise Cargill, 91, of Hart died…
Strong work ethic guided Senator Hansen during career. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) knows that hard work pays off, and it is that strong work ethic that guided him through his impressive 14-year career as a state legislator. As his time in the state senate winds down, Hansen reflects on the ups and downs he…
Domestic violence, parole violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018: – 1:38 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assist to Oceana County Child Protective Services, City of Hart. – 2:24 p.m, (HPD), domestic violence, 100 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 5:49 p.m., (HPD), disorderly person, 700 block…
Assault by strangulation tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joel Romero-Herrera, 29, of 60 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault by strangulation. Preliminary conference: Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. – Christine Ann Day,…
West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving to provide 697 meals. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee, and Shop-N-Save in Benzonia, will distribute 697 Christmas meals to food banks in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Benzie counties as a result of its recent Spirit of Giving fundraising efforts. Representatives…
Getty Park improvement plan moves forward. #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council unanimously approved an amendment to the village’s parks and recreation plan aimed at improving Getty Park. A pickle ball court, splash pad and parking area are some of the improvements on tap for the park, located near the Shelby Public Schools campus. Other…
Court denies opponents’ attempt to stop pig farm construction. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – A Muskegon County judge ruled against a group’s attempt to stop the construction of a large-scale pig farm located southwest of Rothbury. Although, the opponents also have a petition pending at the state level. Muskegon County Circuit Judge William Marietti denied an injunction…
Chainsaw, leaf blower stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A Husqvarna 55 chainsaw valued at $345 and a Stihl leaf lower valued at $139 were stolen during a break-in that was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Dec. 10, on South Cadillac Circle in the Lake Tahoe subdivision, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent…
Shelby opts out of marijuana dispensaries. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council voted unanimously Monday evening, Dec. 10, to opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries in the village. With the uncertainty of lame duck legislation at the state level, Village Administrator Robert Widigan advised the council to opt out for at least the time being. After…
Shelby hires Farber as chief. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council voted unanimously Monday evening, Dec. 10, to hire retired Oceana County Sheriff Robert Farber as the village’s police chief. Farber, who has been interim chief since the resignation of Ryan Furman Oct. 31, agreed to serve as part-time chief for a maximum of two years.…
Hart man faces prison for attacking deputy with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 38-year-old Hart man who attacked an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife last summer faces serving two to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to felonious assault and fourth-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 10. Clayton John…
$1,131 grant secures purchase of fatal vision goggles. HART — Oceana County Family Court-Probation has received a $1,131 grant from the Community Foundation for Oceana County to support its Youth Overcoming Drugs and Alcohol and Teen Accountability Court Programs. Laura Bomers, probation officer for Oceana County Family Court, said the funds would be used to educate juvenile offenders and their…
Women Who Care give boost to Robin Bradley Memorial. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty #RobinBradleyMemorialScholarshipFund GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The Robin Bradley Memorial Scholarship Fund was chosen Dec. 4 by the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $15,000. This quarterly meeting of the group was held at Open Hearth Grille in Mears. With these…
Santa visits Shelby. SHELBY – Children had the opportunity to visit Santa Claus Saturday evening, Dec. 8, thanks to the efforts of several local organizations who brought the Jolly Ol’ Elf to town. “We had a great turnout in downtown Shelby on Saturday to welcome Santa,” said Village Administrator Rob Widigan. “A big thanks to the Shelby Optimist Club, Shelby…
Local farmer, farm receive state awards. Mark Mayer of Arbre Farms in Walkerville received the 2018 Master Farmer Associate Award, and Golden Stock Farms of Mears received the 2018 Master Farmer Award by the Michigan Vegetable Council. “This award is presented annually to an individual or business actively supporting the vegetable production industry in Michigan,” states a press release from…
State funds available to county for medical marijuana education and outreach. Oceana County is eligible to receive $11,086 from the state of Michigan to be applied to education and outreach programs relating to medical marijuana. In a memo to county administrators, Colleen Curtis, manager of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs’s Bureau of Medical Marihuana Regulation Legal Division,…
Vehicle crash results in drunk driving arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP – A 25-year-old Hart woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for operating while intoxicated following a vehicle crash on 72nd Avenue near Scout Road Saturday, Dec. 8, at 11:06 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other police activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Friday, Dec. 7,…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 10, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Rick Leutzinger, 57, of New Era, died on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Janet Marie Geisler, 77, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Wendy L. Baxter, 71, of Hart, died on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Linda M. Humphreys, 76, of Muskegon, and formerly of…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Logan Nathaniel Duvall, 19, of 84 Ellis St., Shelby, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced Dec. 3 to 18 months to 10 years in prison with credit for 366 days served in jail and $1,190.14 in fines,…
Electric Forest tickets sell out within hours. ElectricForestFestival2019 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY – Just hours after tickets went on sale for the Electric Forest Festival Friday Dec. 7, organizers announced the tickets were sold out. The gigantic music festival that attracts 50,000 or more people from across the country and beyond announced last week that it was downsizing from…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Corey Alexander Sumerix, 26, of 2584 E. Monroe Rd., White Cloud, was found guilty Oct. 22 of fourth-degree child abuse and was sentenced to 15 days in jail; one year discretionary jail for one year; six months probation; may…
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