Village reduces police patrols during winter.

November 8, 2017

Village reduces police patrols during winter. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. PENTWATER — In an effort to save money during the slower winter months, the Village of Pentwater is converting two full-time officers into part-time officers through mid-May. Pentwater Village Manager Christopher Brown said the staffing change is projected to save the village approximately $40,000 during the remainder of this…

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Pedestrian hurt after being hit by truck.

November 7, 2017

Pedestrian hurt after being hit by truck. #OceanaCounty NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Hesperia woman received minor injuries Monday evening, Nov. 6, after being hit by a pickup truck while walking on East Hawley Road near Riverside Drive in the Hesperia area, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman, who was walking against traffic on the…

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Grant will help improve collaboration between local justice system and mental health. 

November 7, 2017

Grant will help improve collaboration between local justice system and mental health.  LUDINGTON — West Michigan Community Mental Health (CMH) and the Pentwater Police Department have been awarded a federal grant to improve collaboration between the criminal justice system and mental health services in Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties. In Lake, Mason, and Oceana counties individuals with mental illness and…

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Police handle several crashes, including ambulance vs. deer.

November 7, 2017

Police handle several crashes, including ambulance vs. deer. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 3, 2017: – 11:21 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, North Oceana Drive, Hart Township. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017: – 5:21 a.m., (OCSO), animals at large, North Oceana Drive, Weare Township. – 8 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer…

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K-9 is new best friend to sheriff’s office.

November 6, 2017
K-9 is new best friend to sheriff’s office.

K-9 is new best friend to sheriff’s office. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Many have heard the phrase, “There’s a new sheriff in town.” Well, in Oceana County, there’s a new sheriff dog in town. His name is Krieger, and he’s a 17-month-old black German Shepard who has joined the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office as a K-9 deputy.…

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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Texas shooting victims.

November 6, 2017

Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Texas shooting victims. LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder joined President Trump in honoring the victims of the shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas by lowering U.S. and Michigan flags to half-staff today through Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex. “I am joining President Trump’s call to honor…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 3, 2017.

November 3, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 3, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lucas Wade Darling, 39, of 705 N. June Dr., Mears, was found guilty Oct. 30 of violating the Pentwater Township noise ordinance and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence;…

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Drug charges top 78th District Court arraignments.

November 3, 2017

Drug charges top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Cody Morgan Denton, 22, of 2630 Sherman Rd., Ludington, was arrested Oct. 25 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of controlled substance possession – cocaine/heroin or another narcotic less than 25…

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Police handle drunk driving, disorderly arrests.

November 3, 2017

Police handle drunk driving, disorderly arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, October 26, 2017: – 6 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assault and battery, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 6:20 p.m., (HPD), alarm, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 6:52 p.m., (HPD), unwanted person/disorderly conduct, 2000 block of…

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Recent birth, reported Nov. 3, 2017.

November 3, 2017

Recent birth, reported Nov. 3, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  David William Shanklin, the son of Sarah Hepworth and Paul Shanklin of Hart, was born on November 2, 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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Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2017. 

November 2, 2017

Recent deaths, posted Nov. 2, 2017.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Lorena E. Wygant, 87, of Ferry Township, died Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. 

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Felony assault cases dismissed due to victims not cooperating.

November 2, 2017

Felony assault cases dismissed due to victims not cooperating. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Felony charges against two defendants in separate criminal cases were dismissed recently in 78th District Court due to the victims refusing to cooperate. Joseph Alan Riggs, 35, of 5839 W. 5th St., Mears, was charged with third-offense domestic violence and a fourth-offense habitual offender…

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Inmate charged with aggravated indecent exposure.

November 2, 2017

Inmate charged with aggravated indecent exposure. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 42-year-old Hart man incarcerated in the Oceana County Jail on a felony charge of assault by strangulation and a fourth-offense habitual offender notice allegedly exposed his genitals, while fondling or touching them, in front of another person at the jail. Chad Mitchell Riggs, of 6749 W.…

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Walkerville store sells $4.3 million lotto ticket.

November 2, 2017

Walkerville store sells $4.3 million lotto ticket. WALKERVILLE — A $4.3 million Lotto 47 ticket, drawn Wednesday night, was purchased at the Kwik Mart, 330 E. Main St. The winning numbers were 16-20-23-32-37-45. This is the seventh time in 2017 a player has won the Lotto 47 jackpot. The lucky ticket holder from Wednesday’s drawing should contact the Lottery’s public relations…

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Assaults top police activity.

November 2, 2017

Assaults top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017: – 12:21 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny from a yard, North 94th Avenue, Hart Township. – 5:44 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 37-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested for domestic assault, 5000 block of Okemos Trail, Grant Township. – 7:17 p.m., (OCSO), assault…

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Pentwater girl reported missing.

November 1, 2017

UPDATE: SHE HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE. Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum contacted OCP at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday indicating that Aleah has been found safe and is back home. Pentwater girl reported missing. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is looking for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen Tuesday night, Oct. 31. “Pentwater Police are asking for your…

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Student makes fake bomb threat, school locks down.

November 1, 2017

Student makes fake bomb threat, school locks down. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools were put on lock down for approximately an hour and a half Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, after a middle school student made a false bomb threat. “This morning, a middle school student brought a small silver case, like a lunch box, to…

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Crashes, warrant arrest among police activity.

October 31, 2017

Crashes, warrant arrest among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017: – 8:54 p.m., (Michigan State Police), one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Hammett Road, Pentwater Township. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017: – 1:29 p.m., (MSP), a 20-year-old Muskegon man was arrested at the Muskegon County Jail for warrants issued in…

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