Security camera stolen.

January 10, 2018

Security camera stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A security camera was reported stolen from the 8000 block of West Shelby Road Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Other police activity in Oceana County Tuesday includes: – 1:41 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), violation of conservation laws,…

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Police looking for hit-and-run driver.

January 9, 2018

Police looking for hit-and-run driver. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the driver of an older-style Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck involved in a recent hit-and-run crash that occurred on 200th Avenue just south of East Wilke Road near Hesperia. The suspect vehicle is described as an older-style, dark-colored Silverado, probably 90s model year, with…

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Rothbury man allegedly attempts to strangle father.

January 9, 2018

Rothbury man allegedly attempts to strangle father. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies shortly after midnight Monday, Jan. 8, after assaulting both his father and his father’s girlfriend and attempting to strangle his father, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Shane Schuiteman, of 2235 W. Cleveland…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 8, 2018. 

January 8, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 8, 2018.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Carole Ann Kamhout, 70, of Rothbury, died Friday, January 5, 2018. Joseph E. “Toad” Harter, Jr., 62, of Ferry Township, died Thursday, January 4, 2018. Joan Marie Davis, 89, of Elbridge Township died Saturday, January 6, 2018. Jay M. Lipka, 63, of Montague, died Saturday,…

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Several drunk driving arrests over the weekend.

January 8, 2018

Several drunk driving arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Friday, Jan. 5, 2018: – 10:03 p.m., a 66-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), West Polk Road, Hart Township. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018: – 3:37 a.m., a 47-year-old New Era man was arrested for OWI…

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Snowmobiler rescued after long night stuck outside.

January 8, 2018

Snowmobiler rescued after long night stuck outside. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor HART TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Mears man is lucky temperatures rose yesterday after a long cold snap, because he ended up spending Sunday night, Jan. 7, in a deer hunting blind after getting his snowmobile stuck in the snow, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man,…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 8.

January 7, 2018

Closings and cancellations for Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 are sponsored by Eagle Towing: 231-861-8988. Hart Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. West Shore ESD and CTE. Montague Area Public Schools.

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CASA volunteers sworn in.

January 5, 2018

CASA volunteers sworn in. #OceanaCounty #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates HART — Three volunteers were sworn in at the Oceana County Courthouse Friday, Jan. 5, to serve as “voices” in the court system for abused and neglected children. Anne Jorissen, Barb Setlak and Andrea Miller were sworn in by Oceana County Probate Judge Bradley Lambrix. They just completed 30 hours of pre-service training to…

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Drug charges top arraignments.

January 5, 2018

Drug charges top arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently took place in 78th District Court: Arraignments – Stephen Anthony Click, 23, of 405 N. Hampton Crt., Naperville, Illinois was arrested on a warrant following a State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) investigation for felony charges of delivery/manufacture of ecstasy/MDMA and delivery/manufacture of…

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Crashes pile up on slick roads.

January 5, 2018

Crashes pile up on slick roads. #OceanaCountyNews The Hart post of the Michigan State Police has responded to several non-injury crashes on slick roads. The following is recent MSP activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018: – 4 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, 120th Avenue and Washington Road, Crystal Township. – 3:40 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, M 20…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 4, 2018.

January 4, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 4, 2018.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: George Anthony Biermaker, 67, of Hart, died Tuesday, January 2, 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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ESD to begin search for new superintendent.

January 4, 2018

ESD to begin search for new superintendent. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD)) has begun the process to hire a new superintendent. Randy Howes, current superintendent, announced his retirement effective June 30, 2018.  He has served as superintendent for five years. The Board of Education has contracted with Michigan Leadership Institute to help guide…

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Plow drivers battling tough winter.

January 4, 2018
Plow drivers battling tough winter.

Plow drivers battling tough winter. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — This winter is starting out as one of the snowiest and coldest winters in recent years, and the Oceana County Road Commission plow drivers are in the front lines of the battle. Oceana County Road Commission Managing Director Mark said his workers totaled 1,760 hours of regular time…

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Gas station manager accused of embezzling over $35,000.

January 4, 2018

Gas station manager accused of embezzling over $35,000. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 45-year-old Shelby woman is accused of embezzling over $35,000 from the Marathon gas station on Shelby Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Store manager Angela Smith faces a felony charge of embezzlement $20,000 or more, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 4

January 3, 2018

Closings and cancellations for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 are sponsored by Eagle Towing: 231-861-8988. Shelby Public Schools. Montague Public Schools.

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Hesperia couple delivering newspapers rear-ended by suspected drunk driver.

January 3, 2018

Hesperia couple delivering newspapers rear-ended by suspected drunk driver. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old New Era man driving a pickup truck rear-ended a Hesperia couple in an SUV while they were delivering newspapers on Oceana Drive near Water Road Saturday evening, Dec. 30. The New Era man is suspected of drunk driving, and his blood test results are pending,…

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Closings and cancellations, Jan. 3, 2018.

January 3, 2018

Closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 are sponsored by Eagle Towing: 231-861-8988. Shelby Public Schools.

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 2, 2018. 

January 2, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Jan. 2, 2018.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP:  John Culver Andrews, 68, of Rothbury, died Thursday, December 28, 2017. Florence “Flo” Moschke, 74, of Shelby, died Friday, December 29, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.

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