Muskegon woman faces jail for ecstasy possession. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Muskegon woman faces serving up to three months in jail after pleading guilty to ecstasy possession and second-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 22. April Mae-Kristi Schaefer, of 5064 Whitehall Rd., testified before Judge Bradley G. Lambrix that she was in…
Ludington man pleads guilty to home invasion. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Ludington man faces serving up to 10 months in jail after pleading guilty to second-degree home invasion in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 22. Tyler Joe Brown, of 4545 W. Anthony Rd., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office last October for the…
Twin Lake man sentenced to year in jail for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 41-year-old Twin Lake man convicted of a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 22, to serve one year in jail. “I want to apologize to the victim and the family,” said Craig…
CSC case against Hesperia man headed to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 37-year-old Hesperia man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. William Claude Roach II, of 1751 S. 200th Ave., faces three felony counts of third-degree CSC – victim aged 13-15. Roach was arrested last November by…
Woman found passed out in road arrested. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Hesperia woman who was reportedly found passed out drunk in the road on South 192nd Avenue near M 20 Sunday, Jan. 21, at 10:46 p.m. was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for disorderly conduct, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. When first approached by…
Great Lakes Energy People Fund donates $216,000 in grants. Great Lakes Energy People Fund recently $216,000 in grants to charitable organizations. The grants funds were awarded to 60 charitable and community organizations throughout Great Lakes Energy’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits. “Thanks to the generosity of our members we’ve awarded more than $3.3 million in grants since…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 22, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Nathalie A. Grantz, 93, of Shelby, died Friday, January 19, 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.
Uttering, publishing top 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Danny Ray Darling, 53, of 9091 Whitbeck Rd., Montague, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for two felony counts of uttering and publishing. Preliminary exam: Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Benefit soup supper for Ferry VFW at Newman Church Friday. #FerryVFW FERRY TOWNSHIP — A soup supper is being sponsored in appreciation of veterans and as a benefit for the Ferry VFW at the Newman Church Friday, Jan. 26, from 5:30-7 p.m. Those who attend will have an opportunity to express their appreciation to area veterans for the sacrifices they…
Warrant arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018: – 4 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Lexington, Michigan man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, Shelby Road near the Marathon gas station, Shelby Township. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018: – Noon, (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, North 192nd…
Hesperia hosts Project FOCUS STEAM Challenge. #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA —The 2018 Project FOCUS STEAM Challenge is Saturday, Jan. 20, at Hesperia Middle School. Participating students in the fifth annual event are from schools in Baldwin, Hart, Hesperia, Muskegon Heights, Walkerville and White Cloud. FOCUS stands for For Our Children’s Ultimate Success. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Both are…
Dog shot by rifle survives. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A dog that was shot by a .22-caliber rifle on West Tahoe Trail Tuesday night, Jan. 16, is recuperating at home, and criminal charges are pending, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The gun was confiscated by police, and the case is going to be…
Hart man reportedly wields handgun. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Hart man who allegedly wielded a handgun Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, while at a residence on South 72nd Avenue could face a charge of felonious assault, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect, who currently is in police custody on marijuana possession and…
HPD busy with crashes, thefts. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018: – 2:48 a.m., medical assist, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 12:10 p.m., general assistance, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 1:30 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of State Street, City of Hart.…
Recent deaths, posted Jan. 18, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Julia Dennert, 91, of Hart, died on Monday, January 15, 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.
Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations. District Health Department #10, which represents this area, has sent out a press release urging people to get a flu virus vaccination. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. In some cases, serious flu-related complications, like pneumonia, can lead…
Branch man found guilty of resisting police, destroying building following trial. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man is awaiting sentencing after a 12-member jury in 27th Circuit Court found him guilty of two counts of resisting and opposing police and malicious destruction of a building last month, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Seven…
Gina Ferwerda launches Michigan-based cookbook. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — From the mitten to the kitchen, is the culinary philosophy behind local television personality Gina Ferwerda’s debut cookbook, “Meals From the Mitten: Celebrating the Seasons of Michigan.” The 208-page book (Story Farm, $35), will be available this spring. It shares Ferwerda’s favorite recipes while showcasing the freshest seasonal ingredients from her home…
Car/tractor crash, laptop larceny among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018: – 8:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car vs. tractor crash, no injuries, Baseline Road and Oceana Drive, Shelby Township. – 2 p.m., (MSP), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, Wilke Road and 112th Avenue, Grant Township. – 8:03 p.m., (MSP), car/deer…
Late Shelby grad’s love for music lives on through contributions to school programs. #OceanaCounty #DavidMarkiewiczMemorialFund SHELBY — Proceeds from the Fifth Annual David P. Markiewicz Golf scramble of $12,100 will be donated this year to eight music programs in Oceana County schools. During the past five years since this memorial fund was founded, it has contributed over $48,000. The following…
Public Notice: Village of Shelby budget hearing. SHELBY — The Village of Shelby will be holding a public hearing on the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget. The hearing will be held on Monday, February 12, 2018 6:45 p.m. at the Shelby Village Hall, 218 N. Michigan Ave.
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