Recent births, reported Dec. 7, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Lincoln Oliver Gieske, the son of Kali and Wade Gieske of Shelby, was born December 1, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Service club to ring in giving season with Red Kettle collection. #PentwaterServiceClub #SalvationArmy #RedKettle PENTWATER — Pentwater Service Club members will volunteer as Salvation Army Red Kettle collection bell ringers in front of the Pentwater Post Office from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 15, and Saturday, Dec. 16. The shifts are as follows: Friday: Mark Benner (9-9:30 a.m.),…
‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ to help those in need. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is pleased to announce that troopers will conduct an event to benefit the less fortunate in the Hart post area. The theme for this event is “STUFF A BLUE GOOSE FOR CHRISTMAS.” “We have long referred to our patrol cars…
Domestic violence, DWLS arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Dec. 4, 2017: – 6:27 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of gas, West Monroe Road, Weare Township. – 9 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 25-year-old Newaygo man was arrested on a warrant, 200 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. –…
Recent births, reported Dec. 4, 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.
Youth mentor faces reduced charge for 13-year-old hunter’s shooting death. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A youth mentor and former hunter safety instructor who was charged with involuntary manslaughter for the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy who died while squirrel hunting near Hesperia now faces a reduced charge of reckless discharge causing death. Roger Erick…
White Cloud woman sent to jail for cashing ‘fake payroll check.’ #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 22-year-old White Cloud woman was sentenced to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4, for a conviction of uttering and publishing. Brittany Lynn Plotts pleaded guilty last October. Plotts testified…
Holton woman sentenced to jail for her role in CSC case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Holton woman was sentenced to serve six months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4, for a conviction of accessory after the fact for her involvement in a sex case in which…
Ludington woman admits she forged grandmother’s checks for drug money. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Ludington woman with a lengthy criminal history testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4, that she forged her grandmother’s checks to get money to buy drugs. Tresa Brianna Anderson, of 6225 S. Brye Rd., was facing up to life in…
Man arrested for driving while on heroin after 2 earlier overdoses. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old New Era man was arrested for operating while under the influence of heroin Monday morning, Dec. 4, after crashing his vehicle into a ravine off Hayes Road near 72nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect reportedly…
Shopko crasher sentenced to year in jail, $52,668 in restitution. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 36-year-old Mears man who crashed his pickup truck through the Shopko store in Hart last spring was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, of 2813 N. 34th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: George Lloyd Routley, 71, of Hart, died Thursday November 30, 2017. Charles Edward Jeffries, 61, of Pentwater, died Thursday, November 30, 2017. Helen Mary Kleiner, 86, of Shelby, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Christopher Fessenden, 42, of Fort Carson, Colorado and…
Police busy with drunk driving arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017: 6:48 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $15 in fuel stolen, West Polk Road, Hart Township. 8:34 a.m., (OCSO), fraud/identity theft, East Kent Road, Otto Township. 9 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Shelby man was…
Hart’s renovated high school impresses. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #HartPublicSchools HART — Walking through the newly-renovated Hart High School is a jaw-dropping experience. The $12 million in renovations that have been done over the last couple of years make it seem like you are walking through a completely different school. However, some of the nostalgia of the old building remains…
Generous group makes Christmas brighter for 790 Oceana children. #OceanaCounty #OldNewsies #Goodfellows By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The 70-year tradition of the Old Newsies and the Goodfellows continues as dedicated members took to the streets of Oceana County Saturday, Dec. 2, gathering donations from motorists at major intersections. President of the organization in Oceana County, Bill House, said 790…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Allen Cole Pulsipher, 34, of 7063 88th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested by MSP for felonies of larceny of firearms and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. – UPDATE: CASE WAS DISMISSED: Felton Laron…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Arthur Ray Baxter, 52, of 2510 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 27 of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served…
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…
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…
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…
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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