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Shotgun reportedly wielded in possible road rage incident. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible felonious assault involving a shotgun that was pulled out by a person in a dark blue Jeep Monday evening, Feb. 12, on 88th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The complainant told police that…
Shelby optimists donate $1,000 to library. #ShelbyOptimistClub #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library received a generous donation from the Shelby Optimist Club in support of the library’s programs for children in the area. The club awarded the library $1,000 to help support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program and the Summer Reading program. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library program…
Graphic novel club to have first meeting March 15. #OceanaGraphicNovelClub #HartAreaPublicLibrary HART — The Oceana Graphic Novel Club will have its first monthly meeting Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Area Public Library Conference Room. The March 15 meeting will be a general discussion and a chance for members of all ages to get to know one…
‘Protect Young Eyes’ program focuses on tech safety. #OceanaChristianSchool #HartFirstBaptistChurch HART — The public is invited to a parent presentation by the organization “Protect Young Eyes” Monday, Feb. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m., in the Hart First Baptist Church auditorium. Protect Young Eyes has the mission of educating and equipping parents and hyper-connected kids in how to use technology well. The…
Dog killing case set for trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 43-year-old Hart man accused of killing his dog is headed to trial in June in 27th Circuit Court. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 2 for a felony of killing/torturing an animal…
Deputy saves life of man overdosing on heroin. #OceanaCounty PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — By using Narcan, Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Brown saved the life of a 26-year-old Ludington man who overdosed on heroin at the Dollar General store on West Monroe Road Monday afternoon, Feb. 12. “On Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. the sheriff’s office responded to a…
Defendant ‘hams it up’ during court hearing. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man who appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for sentencing on felony charges appeared more interested in his photo being taken by media than his criminal case. Seven Laroue, of 9534 N. 192nd Ave., smiled and waved a “peace sign” as…
Hunting death case set for June trial. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 62-year-old youth mentor and former hunting safety instructor charged with reckless discharge causing the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy is headed to trial. Roger Erick Hoeker, 62, of Jenison, Michigan appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for…
Criminal activity over weekend was low. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 9, 2018: – 9 a.m., (Michigan State Police), found wallet, Double JJ Resort, Village of Rothbury. – 11:30 p.m., (MSP), a 29-year-old Twin Lake man was cited for driving with an expired license, Oceana Drive and Jefferson Road, Weare Township. Saturday,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Lorraine Hughes-Kosnick, 87, of Montague, died on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Steven Lee Lamb, 59, of Pentwater, died on Friday, February 9, 2018. Charles J. Bowden, 91, of Montague, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Guests evacuate hotel during electrical fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Guests staying at the Dunes Express Inn & Suites evacuated the building during an early-morning electrical fire Sunday, Feb. 11, according to Manager Sheri Campagna. No one was hurt, Campagna said. “We’re thankful the fire departments got here so quickly.” Firefighters from Hart, Shelby and Pentwater were…
78th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Alfred Martinez Escamilla, 56, of 71 Ferry St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 3 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Feb. 5 to nine days in jail; vehicle immobilization/forfeiture; one year discretionary…
Crashes, shoplifting arrest top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Feb. 5, 2018: – 3 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), driving while license suspended (DWLS), Terrace Court, Village of Rothbury. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018: – 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for retail fraud/shoplifting, 100 block of Michigan…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Trad Paul Sheafor, 28, of 5825 W. 7th St., Mears, was found guilty Dec. 18 of uttering and publishing and was sentenced Feb. 5 to 11 months in jail, with credit for one day served; two years probation; $2,200…
Felony domestic violence, fleeing police top arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Garth John Leslie, 30, of 3904 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-offense domestic violence and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: Feb. 12 at 3…
Presentation to discuss first keepers of Little Sable Point Lighthouse. PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers, along with the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and the Mason County Historical Society will begin the 2018 Winter Writers’ Series on Thursday, Feb. 15. The evening’s topic will be “The Davenports of Lake Michigan,” with speaker David Dietrich whose great…
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.
Parole violation, drunk driving arrests among HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018: – 1 p.m., missing person, 100 block of Lincoln Street. – 2 p.m, suspicious situation, 400 block of State Street. – 2:05 p.m., peacekeeping, 200 block of Riverside Drive. – 3:56 p.m., fraud, City of…
Marijuana dispensary proposed in Rothbury. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — A proposed marijuana dispensary in the village drew nearly 50 people to the Rothbury Village Hall Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, packing the council room. The seven-member council, which will ultimately give the final word on whether the dispensary is a go or not, heard from several area residents…
New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old New Era man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and extortion was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6, to serve 225 months (18.75 years) to 60 years in prison. Richard Edward Uhl II, of 3104 W.…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Linda Jean Cechura, 66, of Walkerville, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Glenn Leroy Aebig, 84, of Shelby, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Patricia Ann King, 62, of Hart, died Thursday, February 1, 2018. Charles W. Harris, Sr., 94, of Ferry Township, died Thursday, February…
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