Two men arrested following police chase, one man still at large. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP — Two Hart men are lodged in the Oceana County Jail following a police chase on North Oceana Drive Wednesday night, March 28. A third suspect who was not apprehended has been identified, and charges are pending against him, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana…
Heroic dog helps police find missing man. #OceanaCountyNews CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old man with Alzheimer’s, who was missing in the woods for several hours Wednesday night March 28, was found thanks to the man’s “smart and loyal canine companion,” according to the Michigan State Police. “While searching for the man, troopers noticed a dog with a leash on the…
The Land: Maple Grove Farms, making syrup for 7 decades. #TheLand. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Just south of the Mason-Oceana line, on 120th Avenue, sits Maple Grove Farms, owned by Jerry and Bernice Shafer. Jerry’s parents, Herb and Betty Shafer, moved to the farm when Jerry was 1-year-old, almost 79 years ago, from Indiana where Herb…
Wine and Art by the Water event May 20. #PentwaterWomensClub #PentwaterYachtClub PENTWATER — Members of the Pentwater Women’s Club are actively preparing for the club’s annual ‘Wine and Art by the Water Scholarship Benefit,’ set for Sunday, May 20, from 2-5 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club on Dover Street. Members are currently seeking items for silent auction, and Hansen…
Domestic assault, drunk driving arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, March 27, 2018: – 7:43 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 51-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic assault, East Filmore Road, Leavitt Township. – 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 23-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for parole violation, 166th Avenue,…
New Era native launches book. New Era native Eldonna Edwards’ debut novel, is set in fictional Cherry Hill, Michigan. The book features a clairvoyant preacher’s daughter who comes of age in the 1960s. The daughter of an evangelical minister, Edwards tapped into her fertile background to create a relatable cast of characters from the schoolyard to the grocery store to…
Fate of village administrator’s job to be determined. #ShelbyVillageCouncil SHELBY — The fate of Shelby Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil’s job will be determined during a special council meeting scheduled for Monday, April 2, at 5 p.m., said Village President Paul Inglis. The council went into closed session Monday evening, March 26, during a regular meeting to discuss Stratil’s job performance,…
Bike, helmet awarded in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. #MyCommunityDentalCenters HART – Gaberiel Wooden of Mason County certainly had a lot to smile about Friday, March 23, when he was presented a brand-new bicycle and helmet at My Community Dental Centers’ Hart office. MCDC concluded its month-long sweepstakes that offered children ages 10 and under a chance to win…
Abandoned dogs rescued. #OceanaCountyCrime OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an animal cruelty case reported in the 7000 block of Forest Glenn Drive Friday, March 23, at approximately 6 p.m. “Two abandoned dogs were inside an abandoned house,” said Lt. Shane Hasty. The dogs were turned over to Oceana County Animal Control. Other recent police activity…
Accused dog killer prohibited from being near animals. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Following testimony during a motion hearing on a dog killing case in 27th Circuit Court Monday March 26, Judge Robert D. Springstead ruled that the defendant cannot be in the presence of any animals as a condition of his bond. William Jon Monroe, of 3291…
Branch man sent to jail for resisting police, breaking window. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man was sentenced to 11 months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 26, for convictions of two counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and one count of malicious destruction of a building. Seven Laroue, of 9534 N. 192nd Ave., chose…
Muskegon man sentenced to prison for probation violation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to 21 months to five years in prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 26, to probation violation. The probation of Richard Lee Wiegand, of 2258 Henry St., stems from a 2016 conviction of first-degree retail…
Hart man sentenced to jail for probation violation. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 135 days in jail with credit for 86 days served after pleading utility to probation violation in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 26. Levi Alan Richard, of 2778 N. 64th Ave., was arrested last month by the Oceana…
Indiana man faces up to 15 years in prison in CSC case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct case against a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court next month, but the defendant has two weeks to decide if he will accept a plea offer that includes a one-year jail…
Wesco robber sentenced to prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 19-year-old Muskegon man who robbed the New Era Wesco store last July with a pellet gun disguised a real handgun was sentenced Monday, March 26, in 27th Circuit Court to six years to life in prison. Ian Evan Rodriguez, of 400 W. Laketon Ave., pleaded guilty last…
Recent deaths, posted March 26, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Carolyn M. Bossi, 76, of Hart, died on Tuesday, March 20, 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.
Panther Olympiad teams excel at regionals. #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA — Hesperia Middle School and High School students had exciting finishes at regional competition at Mid-Michigan Community College Saturday, March 17. Science Olympiad is an academic-focused extracurricular option for students interested in math, science, and engineering. Students interested in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) become “specialists” in events like forensics, material…
New super identifying district needs. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools’ new superintendent, Tim Reeves, has been busily assessing the school district’s needs since he started the job less than two months ago. The experienced educator most recently worked as the Hamilton High School principal before taking over leadership of Shelby schools. Reeves replaces Dan Bauer, who…
Fake drug sale tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Andrew Kurtis Johnson, 32, of 3165 1st St., Twin Lake, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of distribution/manufacture of an imitation controlled substance. Preliminary conference: March 26 at…
MSP investigates child porn, indecent exposure. #OceanaCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated a child pornography complaint Thursday, March 22, at 4:15 p.m. at an unspecified location in Weare Township, according to Trooper Owen McGuigan. In a separate incident, troopers arrested a 41-year-old Shelby man and a 27-year-old Hesperia woman on outstanding warrants at M 20 and…
78th District Court sentencings posted March 22, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Milton Herbert Bazinau, 47, of 3929 W. North River Dr., Newaygo, was found guilty March 13 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail over the next…
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