Shelby man pleads guilty to cutting off tether.

July 31, 2017

Shelby man pleads guilty to cutting off tether. #OceanaCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Shelby man on probation for a conviction of receiving and concealing firearms pleaded guilty Monday, July 31, to a felony of a tampering with an electronic monitoring device in 27th Circuit Court. Logan Nathaniel Duvall, of 84 Ellis St., was arrested by the…

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Georgia man arrested for ecstasy possession at festival faces jail.

July 31, 2017

Georgia man arrested for ecstasy possession at festival faces jail. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 28-year-old Georgia man who was arrested for methamphetamine possession at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury last June faces serving four months up front of a discretionary jail term. Markus Blake Gaston of McDonough, Georgia was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’,…

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Man faces jail for humiliating wife on Facebook.

July 31, 2017

Man faces jail for humiliating wife on Facebook. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 46-year-old man who testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 31, that he accessed his wife’s Facebook account in Walkerville last April with the intent to humiliate her faces serving up to 90 days in jail. Travis Allen Quist, of 8213 Willard Rd., Millington,…

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Serial robber caught, deputy with local ties apprehends gunman.

July 29, 2017
Serial robber caught, deputy with local ties apprehends gunman.

Serial robber caught, deputy with local ties apprehends gunman. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. RAVENNA — Two suspects are in custody in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred recently in a three-county area, according to Muskegon County Sheriff Michael Poulin. A Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy from Oceana County, Christian Herremans, apprehended the armed gunman early this morning…

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Recent births, reported July 28, 2017.

July 28, 2017

Recent births, reported July 28, 2017.  #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Luna Emma Maria Martinez, the daughter of Arandy Lara-Rinconada and George Martinez of Shelby, was born July 26, 2017. Alejandro Ayden Evans Santiago, the son of Alice and Melecio Santiago of Hart, was born July 28, 2017. Recent births are brought to you by…

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Sand sculpture contest highlights Homecoming.

July 28, 2017

Sand sculpture contest highlights Homecoming. #PentwaterHomecoming2017 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — What’s special about Pentwater that can be sculpted from damp sand on Charles Mears State Park’s beautiful beach? This year’s Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest is Friday, August 11, and teams this year will be judged on how well they sculpt a design that reflects Pentwater’s 2017 Homecoming…

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‘Passing the hat’ for fireworks funds.

July 28, 2017

Homecoming fireworks set for Aug. 12 #PentwaterHomecoming2017 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Pentwater continues its ambitious celebrations of Homecoming and the Fourth of July with two fun fireworks displays each summer. “But they only are possible because more and more Homecoming Parade spectators are putting a few bucks into the canisters of volunteers who walk along the parade…

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Blood drive Thursday.

July 28, 2017

Blood drive Thursday. #PentwaterVFWPost6017​ PENTWATER — ​The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. ​3, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 North US 31. Both area residents and summer visitors are welcome. The Pentwater Service Club is again providing volunteer staff support. Visit redcrossblood.org to get information about eligibility. To make an appointment,…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 28, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Antonio Rocha, 22, of 6827 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was found guilty of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…

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Pig roast kicks off Homecoming.

July 28, 2017

Pig roast kicks off Homecoming. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Next Tuesday’s dinner, August 8, serves as a kick-off for Pentwater Homecoming, which runs from Aug. 10-13. The menu includes: pig roast, potato…

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EF gets mixed reviews from officials, neighbors.

July 28, 2017
EF gets mixed reviews from officials, neighbors.

EF gets mixed reviews from officials, neighbors. #EF2X17 #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury By Fred Inglis. Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — “Smooth.” That was the word often used by officials who were in charge of law enforcement for the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort, June 22 through July 2. Although, some neighbors do not describe the gigantic musical festival as being…

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Warrant arrests, assaults among police activity.

July 28, 2017

Warrant arrests, assaults among police activity. ​#OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 20, 2017: – 1:34 a.m., (Hart Police Department), harassment complaint, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), harassment complaint, 200 block of North State Street, City of Hart. – 12:21 p.m., (HPD), animal complaint, 30 block of State…

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CASA looking for volunteers.

July 27, 2017

CASA looking for volunteers. #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates HART — If you are at least 21 years of age and able to make a commitment to a child, to advocate for them as they work their way through the courts and social service agencies, then you can help. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oceana County is looking for more volunteers. A CASA…

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Officers honored for saving lives during apartment fire.

July 26, 2017

Officers honored for saving lives during apartment fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Michigan State Police F/Lt. Jeff White, commander of the Hart post, presented four local police officers MSP awards Wednesday, July 26, for their heroic efforts during a massive apartment fire at the Parkview Manor in Hart that occurred in the middle of a frigid night…

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Drunk driving, identity theft among police activity.

July 26, 2017

Drunk driving, identity theft among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, July 24, 2017: – 4:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), operating while intoxicated, South 128th Avenue, Otto Township. – 7:03 p.m., (OCSO), assault and battery, South Maple Island Road, Greenwood Township. – 7:15 p.m., (OCSO), animals at a large, 5800 block of…

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Victims of US 31 crash say at-fault driver was distracted.

July 25, 2017

Victims of US 31 crash say at-fault driver was distracted. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. A local family traveling in a GMC Envoy pulling a travel trailer escaped injury Sunday afternoon, July 23, after they were struck on southbound US 31 between Pentwater and Hart by an apparent distracted driver. Mindie Rose VanBoxel said her husband Jason was driving their…

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Hart post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers to help drug addicts.

July 25, 2017

Hart post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers to help drug addicts. #MichiganStatePolice HART — To assist people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program. The Angel Program allows someone with a drug addiction to walk into a state police post to seek…

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Recent deaths, reported July 25, 2017.

July 25, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Archie J. Staples, 91, of Mears, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. George A. Kuntz, 91, of Shelby, died on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Elsie M. Dollaway, 84, of New Era, died on Thursday, July 20, 2017 Sandra M. Sheroky, 64, of Rothbury, died on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Rica M.…

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