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Driver cited following 3-vehicle crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 41-year-old Muskegon man was cited for failure to yield following last Thursday afternoon’s three-vehicle crash on Polk Road in front of the McDonald’s restaurant, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The man was westbound on Polk Road in a Ford 150 pickup truck that rear-ended a…
Recent deaths, posted April 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ada Ann Kajtazi, 52, of Pentwater died on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. James Albert Rainey Jr., 74, of Shelby, died on Sunday, April 15, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths.…
Winter storm warning extended to 10 p.m. #OceanaCountyWeather #SpringStorm2018 The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning for Sunday, April 15, to 10 p.m. The warning includes Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm and Gratiot counties. Expect “a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain” with “additional wet snow and sleet accumulations of up…
Day II of spring storm causes more outages. #GreatLakesEnergy #SpringStorm Great Lakes Energy line worker crews continue restoration efforts Sunday, April 15, after heavy snow, ice and wind knocked out power to members in 22 of the cooperative’s 26 counties. Since late Friday night, crews have restored power to 15,368 members. As of 10 a.m. on Sunday 1,656 members in…
Closings and cancellations for April 16, 2018. This list may be updated. Shelby Public Schools Hart Public Schools. Montage Public Schools West Shore Educational Service District, including CTE. Pentwater Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools.
Winter storm warning extended to 5 p.m. #OceanaCountyWeather The National Weather Service has extended the winter storm warning Sunday, April 15, to 5 p.m. The warning includes Oceana, Mason, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm and Gratiot counties. NWS extended the warning from noon to 5 p.m. Heavy mixed precipitation is expected with additional snow and sleet accumulations…
Man with 24 convictions sent to jail for drug delivery. #27thCircuitCourtsentencings #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old Montague man with nine previous felony convictions and 15 misdemeanors was sentenced to six months in jail this week in 27th Circuit Court for a felony conviction of marijuana delivery/manufacture. Jasen Lee Tyler, of 8518 Robinhood Dr., was also ordered…
Snow, sleet, ice will make travel ‘nearly impossible.’ #OceanaCounty Oceana County is under a winter storm warning until noon Sunday, April 15. The National Weather Service issued the warning Saturday morning, April 14, for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm and Gratiot counties. Expect “heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of 1-3 inches, with…
New taxi company provides service to Oceana, Mason counties. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — Derek Routley believes in keeping a high standard of customer service and making sure his customers not only feel safe but are safe when one of his taxis serves them. In February, Derek launched Routley’s Transit and Transportation. Based in Hart, the company serves Oceana…
Shelby parents arrested for neglecting baby. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A Shelby couple was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Thursday, April 12, following a complaint of child abuse and neglect in the 3500 block of West Grant Road at 11:30 a.m., according to Lt. Shane Hasty. “A 13-month-old was left unattended for an extended period of time,” Hasty…
Pentwater woman arrested for OWI, drug possession. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Pentwater woman was arrested by the Michigan State Police, Hart post, for operating while under the influence of drugs and drug possession, allegedly involving prescription drugs, on Business US 31 Thursday, April 12, at 7:33 p.m. She was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent police…
78th District Court arraignments, posted April 13, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ronald Dee Robbins, Jr., 56, of 98 E. Ferry St., Shelby, was arrested April 5 by the Shelby Police Department (SPD) for a felony of third-offense domestic violence. Preliminary conference: April 16 at 3…
Vandals damage village park. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — Vandals tore down the tennis court netting; damaged a park bench; and attempted to destroy a security camera at the Rothbury Village Park, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Shane Hasty. The vandalism was reported to police Thursday, April 12, at 8:15 p.m. The case is under investigation. This story is copyrighted ©…
Recent births, reported April 13, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jannal Amir Jackson, the son of Beyonka Ramirez of Hart, was born April 9, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Jury finds Holton man guilty on all six counts in CSC trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 12-member jury found a 34-year-old Holton man guilty on all six counts in a criminal sexual conduct case in 27th Circuit Court Thursday, April 12. Daniel James Durbin, of 9260 S. 180th Ave., now stands convicted of two felony counts…
Two hurt in three-vehicle crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two people were injured following a three-vehicle crash on Polk Road near the McDonald’s restaurant Thursday, April 12, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Few details were immediately available as police were on scene investigating the accident. Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar said that a Ford 150 pickup truck rear-ended…
78th District Court sentencings, posted April 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Randy Alan VanDerZanden, 48, of 7403 E. Adams Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty April 9 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; credit for time served if…
Jury to deliberate in CSC trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 12-member jury heard testimony from three girls in their early teens during a trial in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, April 11, for a criminal sexual conduct case against a 34-year-old Holton man. Daniel James Durbin, of 9260 S. 180th Ave., is charged with two felony counts…
Recent deaths, posted April 11, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Janet Kay Barber (nee Tate), 58, of Hart and formerly of Shelby, died n April 8, 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.
Dog stops break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY — A German Shepherd scared off a suspect or suspects who broke into a residence in the Northland Crossings subdivision Tuesday, April 10, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Nothing was taken from the residence, Hasty said. The break-in occurred some time between the hours of 5:45 a.m. and 1 p.m.…
Heroin possession yields jail term. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Ludington man with a lengthy criminal history was sentenced to nine months in jail for a heroin possession conviction in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 9. Cody Morgan Denton, of 2630 Sherman Rd., pleaded guilty to heroin possession less than 25 grams, Jan. 29. Denton testified…
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