Police busy with crashes on slick roads.

January 2, 2018

Police busy with crashes on slick roads. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Dec. 25, 2017: 12:38 a.m., (Hart Police Department), building alarm, 2000 block of Comfort Drive, City of Hart. 12:45 p.m., (HPD), peacekeeping, 400 block of South State Street, City of Hart. 7:48 p.m., (HPD), building alarm, 3000 block of West Polk Road,…

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Pentwater couple welcomes 2018 with New Year’s baby.

January 2, 2018

Pentwater couple welcomes 2018 with New Year’s baby. #OceanaCountyNews LUDINGTON — Charlotte Grace (Adams) Miller is the first baby born at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital in 2018, becoming Mason County’s New Year baby on January 1, just a couple of hours into the new year. Parents Stephanie Adams and Spencer Miller of Pentwater welcomed Charlotte Grace at 2:15 a.m. Charlotte…

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Recent births, reported Jan. 2, 2018.

January 2, 2018

Recent births, reported Jan. 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Hazel Mae Chandler, the daughter of Lynsey and Adam Chandler of Hart, was born December 30, 2017. Charlotte Grace (Adams) Miller, the daughter of Stephanie Adams and Spencer Miller of Pentwater, was born January 1, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 28, 2017. 

December 28, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 28, 2017.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Susan D. Keeler, 65, of Shelby, died Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Betty Jean Geldersma, 68, of Crossville, Tennessee and formerly of  Hesperia and Grand Haven, died Thursday, December 28, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.

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78th District Court sentencings posted Dec. 28, 2017.

December 28, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Dec. 28, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Derek James Douglas, 24, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., Shelby, pleaded “no contest” Dec. 19 to disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for…

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CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments.

December 28, 2017

CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Martin Charles Shalifoe, II, 47, of 362 Pine St., Shelby, was arrested by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old; second-degree CSC – victim…

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Furman sworn in as chief.

December 28, 2017

Furman sworn in as chief. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY — Ryan Furman was officially sworn in as the new Shelby police chief during the Shelby Village Council meeting Wednesday evening, Dec. 27. The council voted unanimously earlier this month to offer the police chief position to Furman, who was a part-time Shelby officer and a full-time officer for the Little River Band…

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‘Sticky-fingered’ bandit steals honey bee colony.

December 27, 2017

‘Sticky-fingered’ bandit steals honey bee colony. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A “sticky-fingered” bandit (or bandits) allegedly stole a colony of honey bees from West Woodrow Road on Christmas Eve, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A maple tree was cut down to remove the bee hive, and the thief (or thieves) made a beeline from the crime scene. The…

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Drunk driving, probation violation arrests top HPD activity.

December 26, 2017

Drunk driving, probation violation arrests top HPD activity. #HartPoliceDepartment The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017: – 8:17 a.m., traffic hazard, Griswold and Hanson streets, City of Hart. – 8:45 a.m., probation violation, Oceana County Probation and Parole Office, City of Hart. A 54-year-old Hart man was arrested and lodged in the Oceana…

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Hart man, 84, injured in US 31 crash.

December 22, 2017

Hart man, 84, injured in US 31 crash. #OceanaCountyNews HART TOWNSHIP — An 84-year-old Hart man was injured Thursday, Dec. 21, shortly before noon in a rear-end crash on southbound US 31 near the entrance to the Hart rest area, according to an accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The man was driving a blue 2005 Ford Explorer,…

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The Police Beat: Activity from Dec. 21, 2017.

December 22, 2017

The Police Beat: Activity from Dec. 21, 2017. The following is activity of law enforcement in Oceana County for Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017: 12:38 a.m., Shelby Police Department, domestic, 50 S. Michigan Ave., Village of Shelby. 4:42 a.m., Hesperia Police Dept., car/deer crash, no injuries, 446 W. Michigan Ave., Village of Hesperia. 9:26 a.m., Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), larceny,…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 22, 2017. 

December 22, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Dec. 22, 2017.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Kristi Makin Archer, 71, of Niles and formerly of Shelby, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Joyce Rosemarie Levy, 83, of Whitehall, and formerly of Hart, died Thursday December 14, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this…

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Stalking tops 78th District Court arraignments.

December 21, 2017

Stalking tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Cody Lee Croff, 22, of 120 1/2 E. Sandusky St., Findlay, Ohio, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of aggravated stalking. Preliminary exam: Jan. 3 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Dec. 21, 2017.

December 21, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Dec. 21, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jose Alfredo Villareal, 43, of 1588 Hammett Rd., Hart, was found guilty Dec. 18 of operating without insurance and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; one year discretionary…

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Domestic assault cases among police activity.

December 21, 2017

Domestic assault cases among police activity. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: ​Thursday, Dec 14, 2017: – 6:18 a.m., (Hart Police Department), larceny, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 11 a.m., (HPD), vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and 72nd Avenue, City of Hart. – 3:07 p.m., (HPD), reckless driving, Water and Jefferson streets,…

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Road commission earns ‘Goose Egg’ award for zero accidents.

December 21, 2017

Road commission earns ‘Goose Egg’ award for zero accidents. #OceanaCountyRoad Commission HART — Oceana County Road Commission workers spend long hours keeping the roads safe for motorists. And now the commission has been honored for keeping its own workers safe, too. Road commission Union President Eric Wright and Managing Director Mark Timmer received the road commission’s “Goose Egg” award from…

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West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving campaign to feed 1,148 families at Christmas. 

December 21, 2017

West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving campaign to feed 1,148 families at Christmas.  LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee, and Shop-N-Save in Benzonia, will be distributing 1,148 Christmas meals to food banks in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Benzie counties as a result of the recent West Shore…

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WSCC winter semester registration underway.

December 21, 2017

WSCC winter semester registration underway. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Registration for winter semester classes that begin Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at West Shore Community College is open to both returning and new students. “Students who register early for classes have the best selection of courses, as well as day and time offerings available to them,” said WSCC Director of Enrollment and Student Engagement…

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