Domestic assault, threats among police activity.

December 1, 2017

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…

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Residents raise stink over proposed pig farm.

November 30, 2017

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…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2017. 

November 30, 2017

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…

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Olmstead, Sweet among 4 candidates for superintendent.

November 30, 2017

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…

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Obituary: Denise Stewart, 61, Pentwater. 

November 30, 2017

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…

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Hesperia schools reduce taxpayer expense by $675,000.

November 30, 2017

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…

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Governor signs Hansen’s bill repealing failed keg tag law

November 29, 2017

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…

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Hart’s cross team honored for state championship.

November 29, 2017

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…

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Thefts top police activity.

November 29, 2017

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. –…

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Donate to Toys for Tots.

November 28, 2017

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…

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Recent births, reported Nov. 28, 2017.

November 28, 2017

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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Charitable group reaches quarter million dollar milestone.

November 28, 2017

Women Who Care will meet next Tuesday. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — The 150 member-strong Women Who Care of Oceana County has contributed $250,000 since the group’s first meeting five years ago. The charitable organization will hold its next quarterly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Stony Lake Inn, 4722 Scenic Drive near Shelby. New members, and anyone just wanting…

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Sheriff: Facebook page is lying about accusations.

November 27, 2017

Sheriff: Facebook page is lying about accusations. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A Facebook page called “West Michigan News and Events” is making false accusations against Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast and Lt. Shane Hasty, and Mast has cleared the air. The sheriff issued a press release Monday, Nov. 27, which states the following: “Sheriff Mast would like…

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Meth possession arrest tops police activity.

November 27, 2017

Meth possession arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017: – 8:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police), breaking and entering, 3000 block of West Skeels Road, Grant Township. – 9:19 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), South Maple Island Road,…

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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 2017. 

November 27, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 2017.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: William Brown, 85, of Pentwater, died Friday, November 24, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Dennis Edwin Hedinger, 75, of Hart, died Saturday, November 25, 2017. Tillie Nelson, 93, of Montague died Saturday, November 18, 2017. Carl F. Wackernagel, 79, of…

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Drug offenses top 78th District Court arraignments.

November 22, 2017

Drug offenses top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joshua David Allen, 22, of 4424 Sherman Lane, Ankeny, Iowa, was arrested following a State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics (SSCENT) investigation for felonies of possession of methamphetamine and possession of cocaine less than 25…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

November 22, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Bradley Steven Hendrix, 30, of 4891 Lordon Lane, Fremont, was found guilty Sept. 25 of attempted furnishing contraband to jail prisoners and was sentenced Nov. 20 to 120 days in jail with credit for 65 days served; 18 months…

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DWLS arrest tops HPD activity.

November 22, 2017

DWLS arrest tops HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 27-year-old Mears man was arrested by Hart police officers Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 11:39 p.m. on charges of second-offense driving while license suspended and improper plate at Polk Road and Comfort Drive, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is…

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