78th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 3, 2018.

August 3, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted Aug. 3, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Travis Alan Love, 24, of 10883 Schow Rd., Holton, was found guilty July 30 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail and $450 in fines and costs. Conviction…

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Drunk driving, probation violation arrests top police activity.

August 2, 2018

Drunk driving, probation violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 26, 2018: – 3 a.m., (Hart Police Department), motorist assist, Oceana Drive and East Main Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), suspicious situation, 2000 Comfort Drive, City of Hart. – 12:22 p.m., (HPD), domestic assault, Oceana Drive and Polk…

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Recent deaths, posted Aug. 1, 2018

August 1, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Aug. 1, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jeannette “Jean” Marie Terryn, 86, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The Rev. Dr. Ronald Lloyd Keller, 79, died on Sunday, July 29, 2018. John “Jack” A. Kokx, 62, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Priscilla “Pat” Taggart, 87, of New…

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Recent births, reported Aug. 1, 2018

August 1, 2018

Recent births, reported Aug. 1, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Hailey Alexis Morgan, the daughter of Kasey Carr and Justin Morgan of Walkerville, was born July 28, 2018. 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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OCCOA seeks millage to continue operating.

July 31, 2018

OCCOA seeks millage to continue operating. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCouncilonAging HART — Oceana County voters are being asked to approve a millage during the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 7, so that the Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) can continue operations. It is a six-year millage of 1 mill through 2023. “Without the operating millage, OCCOA would be forced…

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MSP hosts citizens’ academy.

July 31, 2018

MSP hosts citizens’ academy. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police Hart post has announced that a Citizens’ Academy will run Sept. 18 through Oct. 11. The four-week academy will meet at the Hart post every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. It will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of MSP; understand the…

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‘Farm Fun Days’ in Walkerville this weekend.

July 31, 2018

‘Farm Fun Days’ in Walkerville this weekend. #WalkervilleThrives WALKERVILLE — Enjoy the new festival, Farm Fun Days, this weekend Aug. 4 and 5 to celebrate the farming heritage of the area. Saturday’s events will include games for the kids, a silent auction, open house at the Pioneer Museum, a community market, music, and a parade. A tractor show along main…

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Shelby ‘Roars’ into action around town.

July 31, 2018

Shelby ‘Roars’ into action around town. #ShelbyRoars SHELBY – The Shelby Roars Community Improvement Committee and volunteers sprang into action Wednesday, July 25, to help clean up the village. A group of more than 20 people gathered to tackle some significant improvements in front of Thomas Read Elementary School and along the sidewalk at Cemetery Hill on Sixth Street. Committee…

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Search team conducting third search for missing festival goer.

July 30, 2018

Search team conducting third search for missing festival goer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — It has been nearly one month since Electric Forest Festival attendee Kevin Graves, 28, of Oakland County was reported missing. Two searches of the Double JJ Resort, the venue where the festival is held, have not led to his discovery. However, police investigating the case…

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Drunk driving arrests top police activity.

July 30, 2018

Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A 73-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for operating while intoxicated and transporting open intoxicants Saturday, July 28, at 4:25 p.m. on 88th Avenue near Meadow Lane, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A 20-year-old South Bend, Indiana man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Saturday at…

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Motorcyclists seriously injured following crash with pickup.

July 28, 2018

Motorcyclists seriously injured following crash with pickup. #OceanaCountyNews. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two people were seriously injured Saturday afternoon following a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. According to the Michigan State Police Hart Post, the crash occurred when a pickup truck, driven by a 45-year-old Spring Lake man was traveling eastbound on Winston Road, east of US 31…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted July 27, 2018.

July 27, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted July 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Paul Thomas Sanders, 28, of 3642 N. 166th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty July 17 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year and $325 in fines and…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted July 27, 2018.

July 27, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted July 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Clarence Fredrick Cowles, 36, of 1355 Baseline Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of failure to register as a sex offender and a high-court misdemeanor of lying…

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State parks provide job training for local high schoolers.

July 27, 2018

State parks provide job training for local high schoolers. For the sixth consecutive year the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) and the West Shore Educational Service District (WSESD) have partnered to provide paid job training experiences for students with disabilities.   The project’s long-term goal is to support students with disabilities…

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Shelby couple arrested in connection to cockfighting ring.

July 27, 2018

Shelby couple arrested in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A Shelby couple has been arraigned in connection to a cockfighting ring that was raided by police last month in Hart Township. Lazaro Daniel Madrigal, 36, of 101 S. 72nd Ave., and Yesenia Jovana Madrigal, 37, of the same address were arrested July 17 by…

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Walkerville man accused of flashing elderly woman.

July 27, 2018

Walkerville man accused of flashing elderly woman. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 27-year-old Walkerville man faces a high-court misdemeanor of aggravated indecent exposure after allegedly flashing a woman in her 70s as she walked down the road in Leavitt Township. Luis Gerardo Montemayor, of 6362 N. 192nd Ave., was arrested July 17 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Montemayor reportedly pulled…

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Crashes cause minor injuries.

July 27, 2018

Crashes cause minor injuries. #OceanaCounty HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to two vehicle crashes Wednesday, July 25, that resulted in minor injuries. A 29-year-old Hart woman received minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday at 5:37 a.m. on East Madison Road near North 140th Avenue in Crystal Township. The woman told police she was “trying to avoid…

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Hart man arrested for disorderly, marijuana possession.

July 26, 2018

​Hart man arrested for disorderly, marijuana possession. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 19th, 2018: – 1 a.m., (Hart Police Department), a 27-year-old Hart man was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana, 500 block of Union Street, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Friday, July 20, 2018:…

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Hart man remains hospitalized following crash.

July 26, 2018

Hart man remains hospitalized following crash. #OceanaCountyNews HART — A crash last Friday afternoon, July 20, on Polk Road in front of Hansen Foods grocery store sent several people to the hospital, and a 24-year-old Hart man remains hospitalized with a leg injury said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar Thursday, July 26. An 85-year-old Walkerville woman driving a 2005 Chevrolet…

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Equipment failure causes sewage overflow into Piper Creek

July 25, 2018

Equipment failure causes sewage overflow into Piper Creek Village Anticipates Clean-Up To Be Completed Today SHELBY — A transducer failure that occurred earlier today caused raw sewage to flow into Piper Creek for two to four hours. People are being asked by village officials to stay away from 785 Industrial Drive due to the spill. The Shelby Department of Public…

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Second search planned for missing festival goer, volunteers needed.

July 25, 2018

Second search planned for missing festival goer, volunteers needed. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #EF2018 ROTHBURY — A search for 28-year-old Kevin Graves of Oakland County, who was last seen July 1 at the Electric Forest Festival, is planned for Saturday, July 28, beginning at approximately 10 a.m. across the street from the Wesco convenience store. A search Monday of the…

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