Marijuana possession arrest, assault top police activity.

October 25, 2017

Marijuana possession arrest, assault top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Oct. 20, 2017: – 10:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for marijuana possession, US 31 and Webster Road, Grant Township. Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017: – 8:55 p.m., (MSP), a 37-year-old Fremont man was arrested for unlawful license…

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Recent deaths, reported Oct. 25, 2017.

October 25, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Rhonda Kay Vanderlaan, 62, of Hart, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Blanche E. Martin, 61, died Sunday, October 22, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. 

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Police: Driving while on drugs causes rollover crash.

October 24, 2017

Police: Driving while on drugs causes rollover crash. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Driving while on drugs led to a single-vehicle rollover crash Monday, Oct. 23, at 5:25 p.m. on East Harrison Road west of 152nd Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 29-year-old Hesperia man driving a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle received minor injuries in the crash…

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Hesperia man with 29 convictions sent to prison for probation violation.

October 24, 2017

Hesperia man with 29 convictions sent to prison for probation violation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 48-year-old Hesperia man with eight felony and 21 misdemeanor convictions was sentenced to 18 months to four years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 23. David Theodore McDaniel, of 3914 E. Johnson Rd., pleaded guilty last August. McDaniel was…

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Woman ordered to pay back over $14,000 for food stamp fraud.

October 24, 2017

Woman ordered to pay back over $14,000 for food stamp fraud. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Hart woman was ordered to pay back $14,235.13 in restitution during her sentencing Monday, Oct. 23, in 27th Circuit Court for a felony conviction of food stamp fraud. Elida V. Rocha, of 6827 N. 126th Ave. pleaded guilty last August…

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White Cloud woman faces jail for cashing ‘fake payroll check.’

October 24, 2017

White Cloud woman faces jail for cashing ‘fake payroll check.’ #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 22-year-old White Cloud woman faces serving four and a half months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 23, to a felony of uttering and publishing. Brittany Lynn Plotts testified that she cashed a “fake payroll check” totaling…

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West Shore Bank adds wealth management advisor.

October 24, 2017

West Shore Bank adds wealth management advisor. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank – Wealth Management recently added Craig Van Ess as vice president/senior wealth management advisor. As an attorney, tax accountant, and wealth advisor, Van Ess has over 27 years of experience working with individuals and families as a wealth and investment planning advisor. He is licensed to practice law…

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CSC case adjourned until December.

October 23, 2017

CSC case adjourned until December. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct case against a 34-year-old Holton man was adjourned in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 23, until Dec. 4. Daniel James Durbin, of 9260 S. 180th Ave., is charged with two felony counts of third-degree CSC, each of which is punishable by up to 15…

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Ludington woman faces up to life in prison for forgery.

October 23, 2017

Ludington woman faces up to life in prison for forgery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Ludington woman with a lengthy criminal history faces up to life in prison for felony charges of forgery, because she is a habitual offender. Tresa Brianna Anderson, of 6225 S. Brye Rd., appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 23, for…

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Retired sheriff named interim chief.

October 23, 2017

Retired sheriff named interim chief. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — Robert Farber, who retired as Oceana County Sheriff at the end of 2016, is temporarily back on the beat as Shelby’s interim police chief. Farber is filling in until a permanent replacement can be found for Terry TenBrink, who just retired as Shelby’s police chief. “I’m happy…

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Whitehall woman hurt in 2-vehicle crash.

October 23, 2017

Whitehall woman hurt in 2-vehicle crash. #OceanaCountyNews ROTHBURY — A 52-year-old Whitehall woman was transported by Oceana County EMS to Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning, Oct. 21, at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Winston Road. The woman was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox when a 72-year-old Muskegon woman driving a 2006…

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Cocaine dealer faces deportation to Mexico.

October 23, 2017

Cocaine dealer faces deportation to Mexico. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 40-year-old New Era man who pleaded guilty to three felony counts of cocaine delivery Monday, Oct. 23, in 27th Circuit Court faces deportation to Mexico. Gilberto Lopez, of 2905 Arthur Rd., was arrested Aug. 17 by State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives for…

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Heroin-using mom who crashed into building pleads ‘no contest.’

October 23, 2017

Heroin-using mom who crashed into building pleads ‘no contest.’ #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The heroin-using mom who crashed through the storefront of a building in downtown Walkerville last month pleaded “no contest” to heroin possession in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 23. Zada Ann Holey, 22, of 6592 E. US 10, Branch Township, crashed her 2000 Saturn…

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Recent deaths, reported Oct. 20, 2017.

October 20, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Myrna Joan Carlin, 84, of Pentwater, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. William M. Gardy, 88, of Pentwater died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Josefa “Josie” Villanueva Santos, 72, of Hart, died Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Richard J. Dusseau, 79, died Wednesday, October 19, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…

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Wilkinson earns Wendy’s Heisman award.

October 20, 2017

Wilkinson earns Wendy’s Heisman award. #PentwaterPublicSchools PENTWATER – Pentwater High School senior Taylor Wilkinson has been awarded Wendy’s restaurants Heisman award for her success and leadership in academics and sports. “There are some students who set the bar,” states a press release. “They work harder, show more passion and lead by example — in the classroom, on the field and…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Oct. 20, 2017.

October 20, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Oct. 20, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Brian Christopher Ford, 44, of 602 S. State St., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 16 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days…

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Third-offense domestic violence tops arraignments.

October 20, 2017

Third-offense domestic violence tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joseph Alan Riggs, 35, of 5839 W. 5th St., Mears, was arrested Oct. 14 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-offense domestic violence and a fourth-offense habitual offender notice. Preliminary exam: Oct. 30…

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Meth arrest at Rothbury rest area.

October 20, 2017

Meth arrest at Rothbury rest area. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession Thursday, Oct. 19, shortly before 9:30 p.m. at the Rothbury rest area, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Sheriff’s deputies were on patrol at the rest area, which has been a popular location for drug activity…

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Recent births, reported Oct. 20, 2017. 

October 20, 2017

Recent births, reported Oct. 20, 2017.  #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Phoenix Alexander Cory, the son of Diana and Sean Cory of Pentwater, was born October 16, 2017. Dean Michael Lascari, the son of Jennifer and Christopher Lascari of Pentwater, was born October 18, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See…

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Hunter falls 12-15 feet from tree stand.

October 20, 2017

Hunter falls 12-15 feet from tree stand. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Muskegon man was carried out of the woods by sheriff’s deputies and medical personnel after falling 12-15 feet from his tree stand while bow hunting Thursday morning, Oct. 19, near North 112th Avenue and East Jefferson Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…

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HPD handles probation violation arrests, larceny complaints.

October 19, 2017

HPD handles probation violation arrests, larceny complaints. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, October 12, 2017: – 12:14 p.m., family trouble, 500 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 3:25 p.m., probation violation, Oceana County Probation and Parole Office, City of Hart. A 39- year-old Hart man was arrested and lodged…

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