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Shelby man faces prison for cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 50-year-old Shelby man faces serving two to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday, March 12, in 27th Circuit Court to cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and second-offense habitual offender. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., was arrested last November in…
OWI arrest, CSC investigation among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, March 9, 2018: – 2 a.m., car/deer crash, 192nd Avenue and Loop Road, Leavitt Township. – 1 p.m., criminal sexual conduct complaint, under investigation, 2000 block of South 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. – 9:55 p.m., a 38-year…
WSCC high school student art competition winners announced. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The winners of the 20th annual West Shore Community College Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit have been announced. The art is on display in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery located in the Arts & Sciences Building. BEST OF SHOW Which is the Real Me, Anna Gwiazdowski,…
78th District Court sentencings posted March 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Beth Marie Sellers, 52, of 2911 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby, was found guilty March 5 of embezzlement $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Henry Verschueren, 27, of 2149 152nd Ave., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Jan. 9 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced March 5 to serve nine months in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation;…
Crashes, thefts among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, March 1, 2018: – 8:20 a.m., (Hart Police Department), parking complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 11:07 a.m., (HPD), wellbeing check, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), trespassing, 700 block of East Main Street, City…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Shayne Chris Smith, 29, of 7792 E. Gale Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by OCSO Feb. 27 for felonies of larceny of firearms and receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Preliminary conference: March 12 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. He…
Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Phillip Smith, 80, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Dennis R. Griffis, 50, of Hart, died on Thursday, March 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…
Hart man allegedly pulls knife on police officer. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Hart man faces a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly wielding a knife at a Hart police officer last week. Cadenn Douglas Lorenz, of 503 S. State St., Hart, was arrested Friday afternoon, March 2, after the officer wrestled…
HHS Drama Club presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’ #HartPublicSchools HART — See the Disney classic “The Little Mermaid” come to life on stage, in this uplifting Broadway version at the Hart Middle School Auditorium this weekend. Ariel is in love with a human prince and will do just about anything to get rid of her fins and trade them for…
ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — During a special meeting Wednesday, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Jeffrey for the position of superintendent. The board held a second interview with Jeffrey and following voted to…
Shelby bands achieve ‘1’ ratings at festival. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Milinda Garcia, Shelby Bands Student Business Manager. Congratulations to the Shelby High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Shelby Middle School Cadet Band for their outstanding performances Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the District One MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) Band and Orchestra Festival. Shelby High School hosted one of the…
Speeding truck hits school bus head-on. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck hit a Pentwater school bus that was transporting approximately 20 students Tuesday afternoon, March 6, on West Hammett Road west of North 72nd Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. No one was injured in the head-on crash, but both the…
Local citizen donates funds for K-9 bulletproof vest. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Thanks to local citizen Fran Kyncl, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Krieger has an extra layer of protection. “With the generous help of Ms. Fran Kyncl of Hart, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was able to purchase a protective vest for K-9 Krieger. Krieger is our new K-9…
Girl, 11, apprehended by police for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An 11-year-old Hesperia girl was apprehended by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for felonious assault Monday, March 5, at 7:17 p.m. in the 4000 block of Maple Island Road, according Sgt. Charles Hockanson. No other details regarding what type of weapon was used or if…
Rothbury man faces up to year in jail for firearm conviction. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART – A 34-year-old Rothbury man faces serving up to a year in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 5, to felon in possession of a firearm. David Quintero, of 2423 W. Meadow Lane, was arrested Jan. 19 by the…
Hesperia man sentenced to jail for accosting child. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART – A 27-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to nine months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 5, for a conviction of accosting children for immoral purposes. Henry Verschueren, of 2149 152nd Ave., initially faced two other felony charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC)…
Recent deaths, posted March 5, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harold Hy “Happy Hal” Carlin, 91, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Jason R. McGhan, 42, of Hart, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. The Rev. Jack D. Cooper, 88, of Mears, died on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Lino Battista, 53, of Shelby,…
2nd District Republican Committee to meet. MUSKEGON — The Second Congressional District Republican Committee will meet on Thursday, March 15 at the Muskegon County GOP Headquarters, 3100 S. Glade (between Summit and Norton streets). Pizza and beverages will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Alleged liquor control violation tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Kristi’s Pour House Sunday, March 4, just after 2 a.m. for “a highly-intoxicated female passed out on the floor,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The woman was “in need of medical assistance,” and Oceana County EMS responded to the scene, Mast said.…
Recent births, reported March 5, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Adan Joaquin Madrigal, the son of Yesenia and Lazaro Madrigal of Shelby, was born March 1, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. See 2018 birth records archive here.
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