Village administrator’s job at stake. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — A female administrator’s job is hanging in the balance of an all-male council that took “no recommendation or action” following a special council meeting that went into closed session Tuesday afternoon, March 20. Chelsea Stratil is the first woman to ever hold the administrator position in village history.…
Two injured in rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Hesperia man and his passenger, a 74-year-old Hesperia woman, were injured following a two-vehicle crash Sunday, March 18, at 11:37 a.m. on M 20 near Riverview Drive. The 2008 Dodge Nitro the man was driving collided with a 2014 Honda Accord driven by a 63-year-old Hesperia woman, according to…
No charges filed against girl, 11, for flinging fork during ‘food fight.’ #OceanaCounty HART — No charges will be filed against an 11-year-old Hesperia girl involved in a “food fight” with her younger brother earlier this month that initially resulted in her being accused of felonious assault, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. “She and her brother had what I…
Women Who Care bring music to students’ ears. #OceanaWomenWhoCare After a 2011 car accident tragically took the life of a 24-year-old Shelby High School graduate, his family formed the David P. Markiewicz Memorial Fund to honor David’s love for music by raising funds that would support music programs in Oceana schools. Markiewicz was a talented musician who played guitar –…
Library program focuses on Hackley, Hume site. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library is hosting a program by by Erin Schmitz Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. that will focus on the lumbering era and the restoration of the Hackley and Hume Historic Site. This is a program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The lumbering industry was…
Car/coyote crash tops MSP activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Thursday, March 15, 2018: – 9 a.m., car/deer crash, Shelby Road and 88th Avenue, Shelby Township. – 5:45 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, 68th Avenue and M 20, Shelby Township. Friday, March 16, 2018: – 9:25 p.m., car/coyote crash,…
Meeting focuses on combating Hemlock-killing insects. #OceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — Join the fight against an insect that can kill hemlock trees by attending a public information session Tuesday, March 20, at 6 p.m. at the Benona Township Hall, located at 7169 W. Baker Rd. The meeting will focuses on reporting, surveying and controlling the hemlock woolly adelgid, a tiny sap-sucking…
Recent deaths, posted March 19, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Douglas E. Dahl, 56, of Stony Lake, died on Thursday March 15, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths.
78th District Court sentencings include many drunk driving convictions. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Stephen Stanley Hammond, 48, of 5770 W. Fox Rd., Mears, was found guilty March 7 of driving while license not valid and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail for one year to ensure…
Hesperia man allegedly assaults deputies twice in one day. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY — A 28-year-old Hesperia man who “resisted extensively” with sheriff’s deputies during his arrest allegedly assaulted a deputy again after he was transported to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus for a mental evaluation Thursday, March 15, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was initially arrested for…
Obituary: Jerry Spencer, 85, of Hart. Jerry Gene Spencer, 85, passed away at his home with his family close by in Hart, Michigan, Wednesday, March 14, 2018, following a long health related battle. Jerry was born April 9, 1932 in Hart to Eugene and Leona (McKee) Spencer. Jerry graduated from Hart High School in 1950 and went on to…
Oceana duo charged with B&Es are repeat felons; names released. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people are accused of recently breaking into businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships. Scott Eric Phelps, 45, of Hart, and Candice Lee Fennel, 22, of Hart, have each been charged with one count of safe breaking, four counts of breaking…
Oceana duo arrested for multiple Mason Co. break-ins. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP — Two people are accused of breaking into businesses in Amber and Pere Marquette townships over the past month. A 45-year-old Hart man and a 22-year-old Hart woman have been charged with breaking and entering and safe breaking. The businesses involved included Century 21 Bayshore…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Shawn Alan Goerbig, 38, of 7080 Surf Court, Rothbury, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced March 12 to serve 140 days in jail with credit for 61 days served; will be placed on…
Recent arraignments include drug charges, posted March 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – William Russell Kett, 27, of 9075 Wilke Rd., Fremont, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of marijuana. Preliminary conference: March 19 at 3…
Recent deaths, posted March 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jerry Gene Spencer, 85, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Dennis R. Griffis, 50, of Hart, died on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Robert B. “Bob” Ego, 68, of Hart, died on Monday, March 12, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr.,…
Recent births, reported March 16, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Kenzley Lee McCann, the daughter of Kourtney West and Andrew McCann of Shelby, was born on March 6, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. See 2018 birth records archive here.
Program focuses on the growing issue of human trafficking. #HartPublicSchools HART — Hart Public Schools is hosting a community event this Sunday, March 18, at 4 p.m. in the Hart Middle School Auditorium that focuses on the increasing issue of human trafficking. Presenter is expert Jenn Amo, AKA “Jenn at War.” The event is open to the public, and parents…
Crashes, warrant arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, March 8, 2018: – 1:29 a.m., (Hart Police Department), possession of marijuana, East Main Street and Oceana Drive, City of Hart. – 11:09 a.m., (HPD), a 31-year-old Montague woman was arrested for probation violation, Oceana County Probation and Parole Office, City of Hart.…
‘We all have to stand as one to make a difference.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Several Shelby High School students participated in a “walk out” Wednesday morning, March 14, on the one-month anniversary of the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Students in schools nationwide participated in the movement Wednesday morning, speaking out against gun violence and bullying…
Shelby man faces prison for cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 50-year-old Shelby man faces serving two to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday, March 12, in 27th Circuit Court to cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and second-offense habitual offender. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., was arrested last November in…
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