Woman allegedly steals car, drives drunk, resists arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Walhalla woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, June 28, at 4:26 a.m. for unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft), operating while intoxicated, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving without a license, according to Trooper Kelsey Case. Other recent police…
Recent deaths, posted June 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Terry Valenzano, 73, of Pentwater died on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Gary Lee Erdman, 64, of Rothbury, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Frederick G. Groat, 76, of Rothbury, died on Monday, June 25, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Two men sentenced in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two of the 16 men criminally charged in connection to a deadly cockfighting ring in Hart Township earlier this month were sentenced this week in 78th District Court on a reduced charge of disorderly person – gambling. Jesus Magana, 73, and Jesus Arnulfo Magana, 32,…
A world of soul, jazz, funk, rock & roll at Electric Forest, Weekend 2. #EF2018 By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — With over 100 shows over the course of the next four days, the Electric Forest Festival’s second weekend is a fantastic gift to the musically adventurous. And while over half of the bands are sub-genres of electronic dance…
Parolee pulls knife on deputies. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 38-year-old parolee allegedly attacked an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife Wednesday afternoon, June 27, and now the suspect faces three counts of aggravated felonious assault of a police officer. Parole agents from the state probation and parole office went to the suspect’s home on North…
Pipe bomb diffused, no suspects traced. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The pipe bomb found inside an abandoned vehicle that had been impounded at Gundy’s Garage, at 8832 S. Oceana Drive Wednesday morning, June 27, was quickly diffused, and there are no suspects, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bomb had no connection to the massive…
Local man charged in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 19-year-old Shelby man was recently arraigned in 78th District Court on a felony charge of animals – attending a fight in connection to a deadly cockfighting ring in Hart Township earlier this month. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 72nd Ave., Shelby, was arrested June…
78th District Court arraignments, posted June 28, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Cameron Lee Tanner, 18, of 956 N. 34th Ave., Mears, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Preliminary conference: July 2 at 3 p.m.…
Gale’s IGA: Hart’s hometown grocery store. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — In this day and age of large box stores, there’s something refreshing about a small town grocery store like Gale’s IGA at 710 S. State St. Owned by the same family for over 75 years, the store has seen its share of changes. To keep up with the…
Free boater safety classes offered by sheriff’s office marine division. #OceanaCountySheriffsOffice #PentwaterYachtClub PENTWATER — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon will teach free boater safety classes in July and August at the Pentwater Yacht Club. “Deputy Simon will proctor a test on the last day and issue boater safety certificates to all that pass,” said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller.…
Pipe bomb found in impounded vehicle. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement and firefighters were dispatched to Gundy’s Garage, at 8832 S. Oceana Drive Wednesday, June 27, at approximately 10:15 a.m. for a pipe bomb found in a vehicle. Detectives from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are on scene investigating, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…
Suspended driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, June 25, 2018: – 7:40 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), driving while license suspended (DWLS), West Winston Road, Grant Township. – 8 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny of money, Electric Forest Festival, Village of Rothbury. – 8:20 p.m., (MSP), a 33-year-old Whitehall man…
‘To Write Love On Her Arms,’ one festival at a time. #EF2018 By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — Located between the Electric Forest Festival’s vast campgrounds and its main entrance to the concert grounds, Main Street is a two-block-long row of food vendors, clothing, jewelry, and craft shops that appears to be much more like the fictional Diagon Alley…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jessica Lou Valentine, 30, of 5915 W. Deer Rd., Mears, was found guilty April 23 of controlled substance (narcotic or cocaine) delivery 50-449 grams and was sentenced June 18 to nine months in jail with…
Basketball coach faces CSC charges. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 35-year-old man, who coaches an area girls junior varsity basketball team was arrested Monday, June 25, on a five-count felony warrant for criminal sexual conduct (CSC) against two of his 13-year-old players, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, whose name has not yet been released…
Students complete corrections officer academy. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails. The academy program focuses on providing the skills necessary to maintain safety and security within a correctional facility. During…
Avoid US 31 due to second round of EF traffic. #EF2018 #MichiganStatePolice ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reminding Oceana County residents that traffic will be heavy on US 31 this Wednesday, June 27, due to people arriving at the Electric Forest Festival for Weekend II. There will be “significant increases” of northbound festival traffic…
78th District Court sentencings, posted June 26, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Diane Marie Goodreau, 51, of 322 State St., Shelby, was found guilty June 12 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; 90 days discretionary jail;…
Stay ‘dry’ while boating. #OceanaCountyNews HART — The Marine Division of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office will actively participate in Operation Dry Water in an effort to reduce boating under the influence incidents on our local lakes, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. As the Fourth of July holiday nears, officers will focus on keeping boaters safe through heightened awareness…
Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Lois Ellen Wissner, 75, of Montague, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Lavonne Gebhart, 83, of Hart, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths.
Tigers march through the forest. By Warren Schuitema, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — You won’t see their name anywhere on the lineup for Electric Forest Festival, but every year since 2013 you can hear the sounds of the Shelby Marching Tigers and Alumni coming from near Sherwood Forest. This year, the band was made up of current students and former, with…
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