Police busy over holiday weekend with alcohol-related arrests.

May 29, 2018

Police busy over holiday weekend with alcohol-related arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Shelby man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated and second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) Sunday, May 27, at 12:20 a.m. on M 20 near 132nd Avenue, according to the Michigan State Police. Other police activity over the holiday weekend includes: Friday, May 25, 2018:…

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Recent deaths, posted May 29, 2018.

May 29, 2018

Recent deaths, posted May 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Tyler Scott Swihart, 15, of Montague, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Mereta Ann Spitler, 75, of East Lansing, died on Saturday, May 26, 2018. John E. Gerlich, 73, of Rothbury, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Vivian Mae Skinner, 98, of Plainwel, and formerly…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted May 26, 2018.

May 26, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted May 26, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ronald Lee Robertson, Jr., 35, of 282 Pine St., Shelby, was found guilty May 16 of driving an unregistered vehicle/no trailer plate and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail and $218 in fines and costs.…

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Jury finds festival goer guilty of assaulting police officer.

May 26, 2018

Jury finds festival goer guilty of assaulting police officer. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Plainfield, Illinois man was found guilty of a felony of assaulting a police officer causing injury following a two-day jury trial in 27th Circuit Court Friday, May 25. The jury reached a “not guilty” verdict for Anthony J. Wachs for his second…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted May 25, 2018.

May 25, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted May 25, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jordan Joseph Howard, 17, of 806 Diana St., Ludington, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old. Preliminary…

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Hart man arrested for drunk driving, domestic assault.

May 25, 2018

Hart man arrested for drunk driving, domestic assault. #HartCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 17, 2018: – 3:40 p.m., reckless driving, Polk Road and US 31 Expressway, City of Hart. – 6:10 p.m., a 37-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic assault and operating while intoxicated, 10 block of Griswold Street, City of…

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Recent births, reported May 25, 2018.

May 25, 2018

Recent births, reported May 25, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Christy Belle Simona Santiago, the daughter of Cindy Santiago and Eric Santiago Tellez of Hart, was born May 21, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. 

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Emergency workers speak out against EMS ‘regional partnership.’

May 24, 2018

Emergency workers speak out against EMS ‘regional partnership.’ #OceanaCountyEMS By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Several emergency workers and citizens spoke out against a “public‐private partnership” agreement between Oceana County and Life EMS that is being explored by the Oceana County Board of Commissioners during a board meeting Thursday morning, May 24. The union that represents Oceana County EMS ambulance…

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Hart HS alumna speaks at MSU grad ceremony.

May 23, 2018

Hart HS alumna speaks at MSU grad ceremony. #MichiganStateUniversity By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Breanna Escamilla has achieved many accomplishments at the young age of 22, and speaking before thousands of students, faculty and family members at the College of Social Science Commencement ceremony at Michigan State University is one of those of achievements. Breanna, who will attend graduate…

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HMS students receive TEAM diplomas.

May 23, 2018

HMS students receive TEAM diplomas. #HartPoliceDepartment HART — Over 90 students graduated from the Hart Police Department’s TEAM (Teaching, Educating And Mentoring) resource program at Hart Middle School last week. Guest speaker for graduation was Sgt. Tony Slocum of the Indiana State Police. The TEAM program has instructed students for the past 11 years and has been instrumental in providing…

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Recent deaths, posted May 23, 2018.

May 23, 2018

Recent deaths, posted May 23, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: James H. Monroe, 97, of Hart, died on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Hugh Harold Bengtsson, 94, of Hart, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing of…

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‘Vacation Bible eXperience’ June 18-21.

May 23, 2018

‘Vacation Bible eXperience’ June 18-21. #FirstBaptistChurch HART — First Baptist Church will present its annual Vacation Bible School the week of June 18-21, but this year it’s VBX, Vacation Bible eXperience. This four-day event is free to all kids 4 years old through entering eighth grade. This year’s theme, SPACE EXPLORERS, will feature rooms decked out in outer space decor…

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Emergency workers train for active assailant situation.

May 22, 2018

Emergency workers train for active assailant situation. #Mockdisaster By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Oceana County emergency personnel received intense training in an active assailant situation during a mock disaster at Shelby Road Baptist Church Tuesday, May 22. It was the first time an active assailant training event of this magnitude occurred in Oceana County. Several different agencies and organizations…

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Missing man found.

May 22, 2018

Missing man found. #WilliamSaunders By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — William Frederick Saunders, 50, who was missing since Friday May 18, safely returned to his parents’ Rothbury home Tuesday morning, May 22. “He just showed up a little while ago,” said his mother Melodie Hughes. “Thank goodness.” Bill had been with friends and forgot to call, Melodie said. “We’re very…

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Veterans host sporting goods, crafts show.

May 22, 2018

Veterans host sporting goods, crafts show. FERRY — The Ferry Veterans’ Sporting Goods and Crafts Show is set for Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ferry Township Community Center. Shop sporting goods, fishing equipment and crafts inside the community center, and campers, cars, farm equipment, motorcycles and boats outside. Lunch will be available. Those interested…

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Sex offender sentenced to 15-30 years in prison.

May 21, 2018

Sex offender sentenced to 15-30 years in prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Holton man was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison Monday, May 21, in 27th Circuit Court for six criminal sexual conduct convictions. A 12-member jury found Daniel James Durbin, of 9260 S. 180th Ave., guilty on all six counts, April 12.…

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Man traveling to Oceana County reported missing.

May 21, 2018

  Man traveling to Oceana County reported missing. #WilliamSaunders By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — A missing person’s report has been filed with the Michigan State Police for 50-year-old William Frederick Saunders. Saunders has been missing since last Friday, May 18, said his mother Melodie Hughes of Rothbury. Saunders flew to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids…

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Man arrested for DWLS following head-on crash.

May 21, 2018

Man arrested for DWLS following head-on crash. BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Shelby man was arrested for driving while license suspended following a two-vehicle crash on West Shelby Road near 32nd Avenue Friday afternoon, May 18, that injured a 55-year-old Muskegon man, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Jose Jesus Trevino, 22, who was driving a 2005 GMC Yukon SUV,…

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Gas station manager sent to jail, ordered to pay back over $32,000.

May 21, 2018

Gas station manager sent to jail, ordered to pay back over $32,000. OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The former manager of the Marathon gas station in Shelby was sentenced to four months in jail and ordered to pay over $32,000 in restitution Monday, May 21, in 27th Circuit Court, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Angela Ruth…

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Driver arrested after hitting power poles in roll-over crash.

May 21, 2018

Driver arrested after hitting power poles in roll-over crash. #OceanaCountyNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 2010 Dodge Avenger driven by a 34-year-old Pentwater man hit two power poles on West Tyler Road near 72nd Avenue Saturday, May 19, at 12:40 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The Avenger “was westbound at a high rate of speed when…

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Motorcycle crash, drug OD top police activity.

May 21, 2018

Motorcycle crash, drug OD top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Kouts, Indiana man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Scenic Drive near West Stony Lake Road Friday, May 18, at 2:37 p.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The man was transported by Oceana EMS to Hackley Hospital in Muskegon for non-life-threatening…

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