Teen arrested after fleeing from police. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Holton man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for fleeing and eluding, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and on a warrant for failure to appear Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m. on 192nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was lodged in the…
Pellet or B-B gun used in drive-by shooting. #OceanaCountyCrime CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A pellet or B-B gun was used in a drive-by shooting Friday, June 22, around noon in the 5600 block of North 126th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Witnesses told deputies that they saw two people involved, one of whom was the driver of a pickup…
Several thefts reported at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime #EF2018 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — Numerous thefts of backpacks, cell phones and debit cards occurred during the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort over the weekend, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case of the Hart post. Two men were arrested on three felony charges in connection to a…
Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carole Ann Hooper, 74, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Ronald W. Piper, 80, of Muskegon and formerly of Hart, died on Friday, June 15, 2018. Lavonne Gebhart, 83, of Hart, died on Sunday morning, June 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…
78th District Court arraignments, posted June 22, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Larry Edgar Santos, 53, of 7098 S. Westshore Dr., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference:…
Construction on State Street in Shelby begins Monday. SHELBY — Construction on over a half mile of State Street begins Monday, June 25, in the village, said Village Administrator Robert Widigan. The project includes “hot mix asphalt surface removal and resurfacing, aggregate base, concrete ramp upgrades and pavement markings on State Street from south of Second Street north to Sixth…
Warrants being issued for selling ecstasy at festival. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is issuing arrest warrants charging suspects involved in the distribution of MDMA/ecstasy Thursday evening, June 21, at the Electric Forest Festival, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. Other recent police activity includes: Thursday, June 14, 2018: – 10:46…
Hansen bill could encourage growth in Michigan wine industry LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) has introduced legislation that would expand the number of Michigan wineries that can sell their product at farmers markets. Senate Bill 1071 would enable small wine makers to produce up to 15,000 gallons of wine or hard cider per year and still qualify for these markets. “Farmers market…
Recent births, reported June 21, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Melanie Aurora Michalik, the daughter of Arin and John Michalik of Ludington, was born June 18, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Not into electronic dance music? Electric Forest has you covered. #EF2018 By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — The largest music festival in West Michigan opens tonight at the Double JJ Resort, and if the Electric Forest Festival has a reputation, it is a worldwide reputation, as it annually presents some of the most popular Electronic Dance Music (EDM) acts…
‘HeadCount’ to register voters at EF. #EF2018 ROTHBURY — HeadCount will be registering voters and signing people up for local election alerts during the Electric Forest Festival, as the organization has done over the last several years. “The future of America hangs in the balance, all dependent on the results of the 2018 midterms,” stated Aaron Ghitelman of HeadCount. “And…
UPDATE: THE CAT HAS BEEN FOUND. Missing cat. ROTHBURY — Joseph, a male long-haired cat, is missing in the Rothbury area. Joseph is 5-6 years old and gray in color. He is microchipped and has “special needs.” He is wearing a teal collar with a fish on it and an ID tag with his name. Joseph was last seen Monday,…
Tiger marching band to perform at EF Saturday. #EF2018 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Shelby High Marching Band will perform at the Electric Forest Festival Saturday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Hangar stage. The 55-member band includes 36 alumni, said SHS Band Director Curt Isakson. Approximately $60,000 has been contributed to the band by…
Dexter woman arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Dexter, Michigan woman was arrested Monday, June 18, shortly before 3 a.m. by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of drugs on West Winston Road near US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity in Oceana…
Pentwater Fire Dept. to host open house honoring Chief Cluchey. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Fire Department will host an open house celebrating the career of former Fire Chief Terry Cluchey, on Saturday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the fire station. Cluchey has been a member of Pentwater Fire Department since 1985 and was fire Fire Chief…
MSP: Avoid US 31 near festival. #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 20, and next Wednesday, June 27, due to people arriving at the Electric Forest Festival. There will be “significant increases” of northbound festival traffic using exits…
Water road closed for festival. #EF2018 ROTHBURY — Water Road is closed from Winston Road to Clay Road for the Electric Forest Festival, which begins the first weekend of the event Wednesday, June 20, with early arrival festival goers. Expect heavy traffic on northbound US 31 at the Rothbury exit and on Winston Road Wednesday. The Water Road closure takes…
Man overdoses alongside road; LSD ‘gummies’ seized. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Tinley Park, Illinois man suffered from a drug overdose Friday night, June 15, alongside the roadway on US 31 near Winston Road, but survived, said Michigan State Police Trooper Mitchell Stevens. The overdose was reported shortly before 10 p.m. No other information was immediately available. In a…
Recent deaths, posted June 17, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Fidencio “Junior” Vasquez Jr., 63, of Hart, Monday, June 11, 2018. Ardith Rosella Merten, 79, of Hart, died Monday, June 11, 2018. Ray Furman, 73, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Michael Lee Oomen, 70, of Walkerville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Beads…
On-ramp to southbound US 31 in Hart closed beginning Monday. #OceanaCountyNews HART — The on-ramp to southbound US 31 at Polk Road will be closed beginning Monday, June 18, at 9 a.m. through July 6, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The Hart/Polk Road off-ramp for exit 149 will remain closed until June 29 at midnight.…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Martin Charles Shalifoe II, 48, of 362 Pine St., Shelby, pleaded “no contest” April 16 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and was sentenced June 11 to 15-25 years in prison with credit for 175…
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