Shopko crasher sentenced to year in jail, $52,668 in restitution. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 36-year-old Mears man who crashed his pickup truck through the Shopko store in Hart last spring was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, of 2813 N. 34th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: George Lloyd Routley, 71, of Hart, died Thursday November 30, 2017. Charles Edward Jeffries, 61, of Pentwater, died Thursday, November 30, 2017. Helen Mary Kleiner, 86, of Shelby, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Christopher Fessenden, 42, of Fort Carson, Colorado and…
Police busy with drunk driving arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017: 6:48 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $15 in fuel stolen, West Polk Road, Hart Township. 8:34 a.m., (OCSO), fraud/identity theft, East Kent Road, Otto Township. 9 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Shelby man was…
Hart’s renovated high school impresses. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #HartPublicSchools HART — Walking through the newly-renovated Hart High School is a jaw-dropping experience. The $12 million in renovations that have been done over the last couple of years make it seem like you are walking through a completely different school. However, some of the nostalgia of the old building remains…
Generous group makes Christmas brighter for 790 Oceana children. #OceanaCounty #OldNewsies #Goodfellows By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The 70-year tradition of the Old Newsies and the Goodfellows continues as dedicated members took to the streets of Oceana County Saturday, Dec. 2, gathering donations from motorists at major intersections. President of the organization in Oceana County, Bill House, said 790…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Allen Cole Pulsipher, 34, of 7063 88th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested by MSP for felonies of larceny of firearms and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. – UPDATE: CASE WAS DISMISSED: Felton Laron…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Arthur Ray Baxter, 52, of 2510 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 27 of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served…
Domestic assault, threats among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017: – 2:20 a.m., (Hart Police Department), harassment/threats complaint, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 24, 2017: – 2:18 a.m., (HPD), family trouble, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 9:08 a.m., (HPD), a 21-year-old…
Owner says operation is environmentally safe. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) that will house 4,000 swine has some residents in southern Oceana County and northern Muskegon County speaking out against it due to environmental concerns, but the facility owner says the operation will not harm the environment. The proposed CAFO…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Helen Ann Eilers, 84, of Montague, died Monday, November 20, 2017. Scott Edward Fuce, 55, died Saturday, November 25, 2017. Denise Marie Stewart, 61, of Pentwater, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored…
Olmstead, Sweet among 4 candidates for superintendent. #ShelbyPublicSchools SHELBY — Shelby Middle School Principal Mark Olmstead and former Walkerville Public Schools Superintendent Michael Sweet are among four candidates for the Shelby superintendent position. Hamilton High School Principal Tim Reeves and Executive Director of Elementary Education for Rochester Community Schools Michael Behrmann are also in the running for the position. “Last…
Obituary: Denise Stewart, 61, Pentwater. Denise Marie Stewart, 61, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart on September 3, 1956 to William and Darlene (McKenzie) Askins. Denise graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1974 and went on to college at Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State…
Hesperia schools reduce taxpayer expense by $675,000. #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA — “Hesperia Community Schools once again seized an opportunity to reduce the district’s interest expense by $675,000 for taxpayers,” according to a press release from Superintendent Vaughn White. “This occurred through lowering debt payments over the next 21 years for bonds issued for the 2009 building renovations. The 2009 bonds maturing…
Governor signs Hansen’s bill repealing failed keg tag law LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed Sen. Goeff Hansen’s legislation repealing a state law that failed to achieve its goal of curbing underage drinking. Senate Bill 372, now Public Act 166 of 2017, eliminates a 2010 law establishing “keg registration requirements” that proponents had hoped would discourage those under 21 from…
Hart’s cross team honored for state championship. #HartGirlsCrossCountryTeam #StateChampions #MichiganSenate LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen paid tribute in the Senate Wednesday, Nov. 29, to the Hart High School Girls Cross Country Team, which recently won the 2017 Michigan Division III cross country state championship. “These girls and their coaches displayed tremendous tenacity and determination all year long, bringing home Hart…
Thefts top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Nov. 27, 2017: – 10:53 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny theft, West Arthur Road, Grant Township. – 2:51 p.m., (OCSO), driving while license suspended (DWLS), North 176th Avenue, Leavitt Township. – 3:22 p.m., (OCSO), assault and battery, South MAple Island Raod, Newfield Township. –…
Donate to Toys for Tots. #OceanaCounty HART — On this ‘Giving Tuesday,’ consider giving a Christmas gift to a child or teen in need by donating a new, unwrapped toy to Toys for Tots. Toys should be a value of $10 or more for kids and teens up to 18 years old. The teen/tween age group of 11-18 years old…
Recent births, reported Nov. 28, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Mythias Jacob Bateson, the son of Jeriann and Jacob Bateson of Pentwater, was born November 25, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
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