Quads, shotgun, tools stolen in break-in. #NewaygoCountyCrime BEAVER TOWNSHIP, (Newaygo County) — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation of a break-in to a barn that occurred early Sunday morning, Aug. 6, on the Newaygo-Oceana county line, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Thieves forced their way into a locked barn…
Suspect arrested in connection to Newaygo County murder. #NewaygoCountyNews NEWAYGO COUNTY — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection to a murder after a male body was found in the woods last weekend, according to the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office. “An arrest has been made and a warrant was issued this morning,” states the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.…
Former hunter safety instructor arrested for 13-year-old hunter’s shooting death. #OceanaCountyNews HART — A 62-year-old youth mentor and former hunter safety instructor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter for the Feb. 18, 2017 shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy who died while squirrel hunting near Hesperia. Roger Erick Hoeker of Jenison, Michigan has been arrested in connection to…
Semi crash snarls US 31 traffic. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A semi truck crashed into the guardrail on northbound US 31 near Oceana Drive Tuesday morning, Aug. 8, snarling highway traffic. Only minor injuries were reported as crash victims were treated at the scene by Oceana County EMS and released, said Michigan State Police Trooper Trevor…
Murdered body found in Newaygo County woods. #NewaygoCountyNews NEWAYGO COUNTY — The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with a murder investigation after the body of a black male was found in the woods Saturday, Aug. 5. “On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at approximately 6:06 p.m., Newaygo County Central Dispatch received a report of a possible body…
Dirt bike rider slams into pickup truck at dunes. #OceanaCountyNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Lapeer, Michigan man suffered a broken arm, a broken leg and a possible fractured pelvis after the 2009 Honda dirt bike he was riding slammed into the hood of a 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by a 22-year-old Leslie, Michigan man at the Silver Lake Sand…
Classes aim to help teens make healthy choices. #PrimeForLife #District10HealthDepartment LUDINGTON — District Health Department #10 is now offering the Prime for Life program for teens 14-17 years old who live in Mason or Oceana counties. Prime For Life is an evidence-based motivational prevention, intervention and pre-treatment program specifically designed for people who might be making high-risk choices. It is…
Help worthy causes during Homecoming concert. By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. #PentwaterHomecoming2017 #PentwaterSesquicentennial PENTWATER — Are you going to the Les Bailey Memorial Band Concert this Thursday, Aug. 10 to watch the Scottville Clown and Pentwater Civic bands during Pentwater Homecoming? If so, you will have several opportunities at the top of the Village Green that evening to purchase items…
Training event will feature burning school bus. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY — A school bus will flip over, and another school bus will burn during a bus driver safety day at Shelby High School Friday, Aug. 18. “There will be several school districts there with about 360 bus drivers,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The training runs from 9 a.m. to…
Three injured in rollover dune crash. #OceanaCountyNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A driver and two passengers received non-life-threatening injuries in a Jeep rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday afternoon, Aug. 5, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The driver, a 50-year-old Chicago man “crested a dune/hill too fast,” the report states, and the 2017 Jeep…
HPD sponsors TEAM golf outing. #TeachingEducatingAndMentoring #HartPoliceDepartment #OceanaGolfClub SHELBY — The Hart Police Department will sponsor its annual TEAM (Teaching, Educating And Mentoring) golf outing at the Oceana Golf Club Sunday, Sept. 24. The golf course is located at 3333 W. Weaver Rd. Check-in time is 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The outing is a four-person…
Indiana man injured in dune crash.
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GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Hebron, Indiana man was injured after crashing a 2017 Jeep Wrangler, which was a rental from Parrot’s Landing, at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday afternoon, Aug. 3, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office report.
He crested a hill/dune too fast and became airborne, the report states. “When the Jeep landed on the front end, it overturned, damaging the Jeep and injuring driver.”
His passenger, a 49-year-old Hebron, Indiana man, was not injured. Both men were wearing their seat belts.
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Fremont man injured in motorcycle/deer crash. #OceanaCountyNews GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Fremont was transported by ambulance to an area hospital Wednesday, Aug. 2, at approximately 9 p.m. after he crashed into a deer with his 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle on East Garfield Road near the South 200th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver…
Wrong-way driver on US 31. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to a call of a wrong-way driver on US 31 Thursday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m., according to Sgt. Adam Clement. An elderly woman was traveling southbound in the northbound lane, Clement said. No one was injured. Other recent police activity…
Man, 73, injured while trying to do donut at dunes. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Ottawa Lake, Michigan man was transported by Oceana County EMS to an area hospital Wednesday, Aug. 2, following a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The crash, which occurred…
Mears couple allegedly resist arrest following domestic assault. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Mears couple suspected of assaulting each other could also face felony charges of resisting and obstructing police following an incident Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 1 a.m. in the 5700 block of Mears Street, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The situation is being reviewed for possible…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Steven Lynn Satterlee, 26, of 8363 N. 46th St., Augusta, Michigan, was found guilty July 27 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit…
Arraignments include CSC, felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Henry Verschueren, 27, of 2149 152nd Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim 13-15 years old; using computers to commit a crime; and accosting…
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