State parks provide job training for local high schoolers. For the sixth consecutive year the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) have partnered to provide paid job training experiences for students with disabilities. The project’s long-term goal is to support students with disabilities…
Shelby couple arrested in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A Shelby couple has been arraigned in connection to a cockfighting ring that was raided by police last month in Hart Township. Lazaro Daniel Madrigal, 36, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., and Yesenia Jovana Madrigal, 37, of the same address were arrested July 17 by…
Walkerville man accused of flashing elderly woman. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 27-year-old Walkerville man faces a high-court misdemeanor of aggravated indecent exposure after allegedly flashing a woman in her 70s as she walked down the road in Leavitt Township. Luis Gerardo Montemayor, of 6362 N. 192nd Ave., was arrested July 17 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Montemayor reportedly pulled…
Crashes cause minor injuries. #OceanaCounty HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to two vehicle crashes Wednesday, July 25, that resulted in minor injuries. A 29-year-old Hart woman received minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday at 5:37 a.m. on East Madison Road near North 140th Avenue in Crystal Township. The woman told police she was “trying to avoid…
Hart man arrested for disorderly, marijuana possession. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 19th, 2018: – 1 a.m., (Hart Police Department), a 27-year-old Hart man was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana, 500 block of Union Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Friday, July 20, 2018:…
Hart man remains hospitalized following crash. #OceanaCountyNews HART — A crash last Friday afternoon, July 20, on Polk Road in front of Hansen Foods grocery store sent several people to the hospital, and a 24-year-old Hart man remains hospitalized with a leg injury said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar Thursday, July 26. An 85-year-old Walkerville woman driving a 2005 Chevrolet…
Equipment failure causes sewage overflow into Piper Creek Village Anticipates Clean-Up To Be Completed Today SHELBY — A transducer failure that occurred earlier today caused raw sewage to flow into Piper Creek for two to four hours. People are being asked by village officials to stay away from 785 Industrial Drive due to the spill. The Shelby Department of Public…
Second search planned for missing festival goer, volunteers needed. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #EF2018 ROTHBURY — A search for 28-year-old Kevin Graves of Oakland County, who was last seen July 1 at the Electric Forest Festival, is planned for Saturday, July 28, beginning at approximately 10 a.m. across the street from the Wesco convenience store. A search Monday of the…
Warrant arrests, domestic assaults, minors drinking among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, July 23, 2018: – 2 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, 18th Avenue near Buchanan Road, Golden Township. – 9:17 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 44-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for marijuana possession and driving while license revoked,…
30th Annual Sandy Corley revs up this weekend. #SandyCorleyMemorialRun ROTHBURY — Bikers from all over West Michigan and beyond will gather at the Double JJ Resort this weekend for the 30th Annual Sandy Corley Memorial Run. The camping event offers an adult party atmosphere and includes concerts Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Events include a self-guided tour through West Michigan,…
Register by Aug. 8 for Pentwater seniors fall Frankenmuth bus trip. PENTWATER — This year Pentwater Seniors, Inc. has scheduled its annual fall bus trip for Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Frankenmuth. The trip will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Pentwater Friendship Center, 310 North Rush Street, on Gene’s Ventures 14-passenger bus. The bus will also pick up in Ludington…
Pentwater Homecoming sand sculpture contest Aug. 10. PENTWATER — When one thinks of eating something in Pentwater they really enjoyed, what comes to mind? An ice cream cone or sundae? Fish? Corn on the cob? A favorite local restaurant? A slice of grandma’s pie? Thanksgiving turkey? Hot dog or brat? Popcorn? Hold that thought and think of how to sculpt…
Recent deaths, posted July 24, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Irene P. Harris, of Shelby died on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Gerald L. “Jerry” Tennant, 80, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of…
Festival goer sentenced to 3 months in jail for punching police officer. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Plainfield, Illinois man was sentenced to three months in jail and fines and costs totaling $2,500 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 23, for a conviction of assaulting a police officer causing injury. The case stems from an incident…
Missing festival attendee reportedly seen at Oregon strip club. #EF2018 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A 28-year-old Oakland County man who attended the Electric Forest Festival remains missing, said Sgt. David Bach of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Highland Township Outpost. “A worker at a gentlemen’s club in Oregon said she had seen him there,” Bach said. “We’re working…
Boy, 11, apprehended by police for strangulation. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — An 11-year-old boy was apprehended by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for assault by strangulation for allegedly strangling his sister Friday, July 20, shortly before 10 p.m. on 136th Avenue near Mill Pond County Park, according to Trooper Kelsey Case. The victim was not…
Century-old Fox Barn thrives as unique winery. #FoxBarnWinery Story and photos by Fred Inglis, Contributing Writer. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Fox Barn Winery celebrates its 10th anniversary this summer, and that iconic red barn is a major part of its attraction and success. Anyone who lives in Oceana County can appreciate and admire old barns. While some are showing their…
Cherries, fuel spill onto road following head-on crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Cherries and fuel spilled onto Oceana Drive just north of the Shelby Public Schools campus Saturday, July 21, at approximately 10:15 a.m. after a semi truck hauling the tart cherries and a 2006 Jeep collided head-on, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Brittany Johnson. Oceana Drive…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 21, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Austin Shelby Valentine, 29, of 5915 W. Deer Rd., Mears, was found guilty April 30 of controlled substance delivery 50-449 grams and was sentenced July 9 to three to 20 years in prison and $490…
String of thefts from vehicles in Pentwater overnight. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment #OceanaCountySheriff’sOffice PENTWATER — A string of thefts from vehicles occurred overnight, and police are warning residents and summer visitors to keep their vehicles locked. “Pentwater Police Department and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a series of larcenies from vehicles which occurred overnight,” states the Pentwater Police Department Facebook page.…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Edward Allen Dawkins, 46, of 8366 E. M 20, Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old and second-degree CSC…
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