Deer jumps through window of Pentwater home.

October 16, 2017

Deer jumps through window of Pentwater home. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — A deer crashed through the window of a home in the 300 block of North Hancock Street Sunday evening, Oct. 15, according to the Pentwater Police Department’s Facebook page. The police department provided a humorous narrative of what transpired, but reminded residents how destructive deer can be. The following is…

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Hunter injures foot with arrow.

October 16, 2017

Hunter injures foot with arrow. #OceanaCountyNews FERRY TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Muskegon woman was transported by ambulance to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby after she injured her foot with a broadhead arrow from her crossbow Friday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 a.m. near East Baseline Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The accident occurred when the woman…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 16, 2017.

October 16, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Charlene Lynn Essex, 70, of Rothbury, died October 12, 2017. Timothy “Allen” Adams, 31, of Muskegon Heights and formerly of Shelby, died Friday, October 13, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. 

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Meeting Oceana’s greatest needs.

October 13, 2017

Meeting Oceana’s greatest needs. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty. SHELBY — “The fact that we have so many residents struggling to make ends meet is the root cause of the county’s challenges. For many families, they are just one unexpected expense away from a crisis,” said Community Foundation for Oceana County Executive Director Tammy Carey. In 2017, the foundation board adopted a strategic plan…

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Domestic assaults, property destruction among police activity.

October 13, 2017

Domestic assaults, property destruction among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, October 5, 2017: – 12:51 a.m., (Hart Police Department), disorderly drunk, State and Main streets, City of Hart. Friday, October 6, 2017: – 3:55 a.m., (HPD), suspicious situation, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 10:39 a.m., (HPD), domestic assault,…

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Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments.

October 13, 2017

Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Roy James Alltop, 46, of 1158 E. Clock Rd., Hart, was arrested Oct. 1 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent. Preliminary conference:…

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Court sentencings posted Oct. 13, 2017.

October 13, 2017

Court sentencings posted Oct. 13, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit and 78th District courts: 27th Circuit Court – Jessica Rose Meitner, 27, of 4647 N. 180th Ave., Walkerville, was found guilty Aug. 14 of unlawful use of a vehicle and was sentenced Oct. 9 to serve four months up…

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MSP hosts citizens’ academy.

October 13, 2017

MSP hosts citizens’ academy. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police Hart post has announced that a Citizens’ Academy will run Nov. 7-30. The four-week academy will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. It will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of MSP; understand the procedures that troopers follow; increase their awareness…

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Hart athletics pie sale begins.

October 13, 2017

Hart athletics pie sale begins. #HartHighSchoolSports HART — Hart High School has begun its annual apple pie sale, which is a fundraiser for the school’s athletic programs. Call Hart High School Athletics at 873-6277 or see any Pirate athlete to place your order. Orders are due Friday, Oct. 27. Pies are $7 each or three for $18. Pie pick-up is…

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Recent deaths, reported Oct. 12, 2017.

October 12, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Charlene Lynn Essex, 70, of Rothbury, died October 12, 2017. Kent Douglas Brown, 55, of Hart, died Friday October 6, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. 

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Pentwater police ask for helping finding stolen truck door. 

October 12, 2017

Pentwater police ask for helping finding stolen truck door. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is asking the public to help find a pickup truck door that was stolen from a vehicle in the village sometime between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning. According to a press release from Pentwater Police Department, the door to a 1995 Ford F-250 was removed…

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Electric Forest gears up for back-to-back festivals in 2018.

October 12, 2017

Electric Forest gears up for back-to-back festivals in 2018. #EF2X18 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — Electric Forest organizers have announced the dates for the gigantic music festival that takes place at the Double JJ Resort, drawing 40,000 or more people each year. Last year, was the first year that the festival expanded into two weekends, and 2018 will also…

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Embezzlement tops police activity.

October 12, 2017

Embezzlement tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017: – 6:25 p.m., loose goat, 5000 block of West Johnson Road, Benona Township. – 8 p.m., embezzlement, Subway restaurant, 2000 block of North Comfort Drive, Hart Township. – 8:30 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Monroe Road, Weare…

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Thefts top police activity.

October 11, 2017

Thefts top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Oct. 6, 2017: – 1 p.m., vehicle crash causing injuries, Silver Lake Sane Dunes, Golden Township. Victim was transported to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017: – 8:20 p.m., larceny from a…

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Recent death, posted Oct. 11, 2017.

October 11, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Edward L. Alexander, 82, of Hart, died Friday, October 6, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. 

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HMS Choir concert Oct. 24.

October 11, 2017

HMS Choir concert Oct. 24. #OceanaCounty HART — The Hart Middle School Choir will present an autumn concert Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the HMS auditorium. Admission is free.  

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Obituary: Melody Boyer, 66, Rothbury. 

October 10, 2017

Obituary: Melody Boyer, 66, Rothbury.  Melody Boyer, 66, of Rothbury, formerly of Reed City, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Spectrum Health – Big Rapids Hospital.  She was born May 16, 1951 in Reed City to Kenneth and Lucille (Bobier) Boyer and attended Reed City Schools, graduating in 1969. Melody also attended Ferris State University, where she received a Master’s…

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Vote online to earn money for K 9 unit.

October 10, 2017

Vote online to earn money for K 9 unit. Visit: http://www.aftermath.com #OceanaCountySheriff’sOffice By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Beginning Wednesday Oct. 11, people can vote online to help the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office earn grant funding for its new K 9 Unit. The sheriff’s office win could up to $5,000 depending on how many votes it receives. The money will be…

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Woman pleads to ‘accessory after the fact’ in sex case involving children.

October 9, 2017

Woman pleads to ‘accessory after the fact’ in sex case involving children. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Holton woman pleaded “no contest” to accessory after the fact in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for her involvement in a sex case in which children were allegedly victimized by her 34-year-old boyfriend. Ericka Lee Byler, of 9260…

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Police seek public’s help with break-in investigation.

October 9, 2017

Police seek public’s help with break-in investigation. #OceanaCountyCrime WALKERVILLE — A breaking and entering of a shed located in 200 block of West North Street reported Sunday afternoon, Oct. 8, resulted in the theft of construction equipment. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast is asking citizens who have any information about the break-in to call the sheriff’s office at 231-873-2121. Stolen…

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Shopko crasher pleads ‘no contest,’ faces year in jail.

October 9, 2017

Shopko crasher pleads ‘no contest,’ faces year in jail. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 36-year-old Mears man who crashed his pickup truck through the Shopko store in Hart last spring pleaded “no contest” to malicious destruction of a building $20,000 or more in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, and faces serving one year in jail. In…

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