Hart man reportedly wields handgun.

January 18, 2018

Hart man reportedly wields handgun. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Hart man who allegedly wielded a handgun Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, while at a residence on South 72nd Avenue could face a charge of felonious assault, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect, who currently is in police custody on marijuana possession and…

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HPD busy with crashes, thefts.

January 18, 2018

HPD busy with crashes, thefts. #OceanaCountyCrime ​ The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018: – 2:48 a.m., medical assist, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 12:10 p.m., general assistance, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart.…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2018. 

January 18, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2018.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Julia Dennert, 91, of Hart, died on Monday, January 15, 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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Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations.

January 17, 2018

Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations. District Health Department #10, which represents this area, has sent out a press release urging people to get a flu virus vaccination. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. In some cases, serious flu-related complications, like pneumonia, can lead…

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Branch man found guilty of resisting police, destroying building following trial.

January 17, 2018

Branch man found guilty of resisting police, destroying building following trial. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man is awaiting sentencing after a 12-member jury in 27th Circuit Court found him guilty of two counts of resisting and opposing police and malicious destruction of a building last month, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Seven…

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Gina Ferwerda launches Michigan-based cookbook. 

January 16, 2018

Gina Ferwerda launches Michigan-based cookbook.  GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — From the mitten to the kitchen, is the culinary philosophy behind local television personality Gina Ferwerda’s debut cookbook, “Meals From the Mitten: Celebrating the Seasons of Michigan.” The 208-page book (Story Farm, $35), will be available this spring. It shares Ferwerda’s favorite recipes while showcasing the freshest seasonal ingredients from her home…

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Car/tractor crash, laptop larceny among police activity.

January 16, 2018

Car/tractor crash, laptop larceny among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018: – 8:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car vs. tractor crash, no injuries, Baseline Road and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. – 2 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Wilke Road and 112th Avenue, Grant Township. – 8:03 p.m., (MSP), car/deer…

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Late Shelby grad’s love for music lives on through contributions to school programs.

January 16, 2018

Late Shelby grad’s love for music lives on through contributions to school programs. #OceanaCounty #DavidMarkiewiczMemorialFund SHELBY — Proceeds from the Fifth Annual David P. Markiewicz Golf scramble of $12,100 will be donated this year to eight music programs in Oceana County schools. During the past five years since this memorial fund was founded, it has contributed over $48,000. The following…

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Public Notice: Village of Shelby budget hearing.

January 16, 2018

Public Notice: Village of Shelby budget hearing.   SHELBY — The Village of Shelby will be holding a public hearing on the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget. The hearing will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 6:45 p.m. at the Shelby Village Hall, 218 N. Michigan Ave.

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Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 15, 2018

January 15, 2018

Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 are sponsored by Eagle Towing: 231-861-8988. Shelby High School girls basketball game versus Oakridge has been cancelled.

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Recent death, posted Jan. 15, 2018.

January 15, 2018

Recent death, posted Jan. 15, 2018.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Alvin “Marty” Wilkson, Jr.,  60, of Rothbury, passed away Friday, January 12, 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 deaths, posted Jan. 13, 2018. 

January 13, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 13, 2018.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Charles A. Reavey, 99,  of Montague, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Sgt. Patrick Neil (Pat) Herremans, 44, of Muskegon died January 10, 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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Assault with dangerous weapon tops arraignments.

January 12, 2018

Assault with dangerous weapon tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Amber Nichole Bolan, 28, of 8221 E. Arthur Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Bolan allegedly rammed her husband’s vehicle with her…

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Hesperia women receive minor injuries in rollover crash.

January 12, 2018

Hesperia women receive minor injuries in rollover crash. #OceanaCounty FERRY TOWNSHIP — Two Hesperia women suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, on M 20 west of 140th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office report. Sheri Lyn Hunt, 62, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck on the rain-slicked road, and Mary Lynn…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Jan. 12, 2018

January 12, 2018

78th District Court sentencings posted Jan. 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Dylon Christopher McNeil, 24, of 10626 Williams Rd., Montague, was found guilty Jan. 8 of attempted unlawful use of a motor vehicle and was sentenced to nine days in jail; 90 days discretionary jail to…

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WSCC closed Friday.

January 12, 2018

WSCC closed Friday. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Due to a power outage on the West Shore Community College campus, the college will be closed Friday, January 12. The West Shore Educational Service District’s CTE program is also closed.

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Tired driver crashes into tree.

January 11, 2018

Tired driver crashes into tree. #OceanaCounty GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Rothbury woman received minor injuries after the 2014 Dodge Journey she was driving struck a tree on Cleveland Road near South 116th Avenue Thursday, Jan. 11, shortly before 7 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Robin Kay Perysian was treated by Oceana County EMS but…

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Pig ‘factory’ draws major opposition.

January 10, 2018

Pig ‘factory’ draws major opposition. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. MONTAGUE — Emotions ran high at the Montague High School auditorium Wednesday evening, Jan. 10, during a Department of Environmental Quality public hearing concerning a proposed large-scale swine farm in Claybanks Township. Approximately 200 people attended the meeting, speaking out strongly in opposition to the operation that poses potential environmental…

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