78th District Court arraignments.

June 9, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – Kenneth Alan Thomas, 36, of 7990 White Rd., Hesperia, was arrested May 29 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. Preliminary exam: June 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash.…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

June 9, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jessica Lyne Bush, 30, of 2725 Forrest St., Lot 16, Rothbury, was found guilty April 24 of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced June 5 to serve 90 days up front of six-month discretionary jail term with credit for two…

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Asparagus workers victims of car break-ins.

June 9, 2017

Asparagus workers victims of car break-ins. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating several larcenies from vehicles that belong to farm employees who are picking asparagus, stated Lt. Shane Hasty. “While those employees are at the far end of the field, the suspect(s) approach the vehicles and go through their belongings, taking money. We are looking for…

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78th District Court sentencings.

June 8, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Janet Ann Tice, 33, of 217 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty June 5 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and…

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Liquor stolen from Wishing Well; cat theft in Otto Township.

June 7, 2017

Liquor stolen from Wishing Well; cat theft in Otto Township. #OceanaCountyCrime PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of liquor from the Wishing Well store located on Business US 31 reported Monday, June 5, at 10:21 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The sheriff’s office is also investigating a separate larceny reported Monday…

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One injured in two-car crash.

June 6, 2017

One injured in two-car crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor HART — A 73-year-old Hart woman received minor injuries in a two-car crash at the intersection of Polk Road and State Street by the Oceana County Fairgrounds Tuesday, June 6, at 1:15 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The crash involved a Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Park…

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ESD offering free summer camps for students.

June 6, 2017

ESD offering free summer camps for students.  West Shore Educational Service District’s Career Technology Education programs are working with local schools to host free summer camps in late June. Each camp is designed to give students a project-based learning environment and expose them to potential career fields.   Agriscience Everywhere: June 19 – 22 Grades 5-8, Pentwater High School Students…

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Crash results in drunk driving arrest.

June 6, 2017

Crash results in drunk driving arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Dearborn man was arrested for operating while intoxicated following a crash on US 31 near Oceana Drive Sunday, June 4, at 10:39 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. No injuries were reported. Other recent MSP activity includes: Thursday, June 1, 2017:…

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Former police chief sentenced to 150 days in jail for embezzlement.

June 5, 2017

Former police chief sentenced to 150 days in jail for embezzlement. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Former Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson, 62, was sentenced to serve 150 days in jail and ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution for felony convictions of embezzlement $20,000-$50,000 and false vehicle code certification in 27th Circuit Court Monday afternoon, June 5.…

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High-speed chase yields jail term.

June 5, 2017

High-speed chase yields jail term. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Muskegon man was ordered to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 5, for a conviction of fleeing and eluding police. Jason Lee Spears of 3562 Algonquin Drive, testified last March that on September 23,…

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Truck crashes through house.

June 5, 2017

Truck crashes through house. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — No one was injured when a pickup truck crashed through a house on Pierce Road near 200th Avenue Saturday, June 3, at 3:45 p.m. It appeared that the crash occurred when the driver suffered a medical emergency, a witness who was at the scene stated. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to…

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CSC victim scolds perpetrator.

June 5, 2017

CSC victim scolds perpetrator. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The victim in a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case lashed out at the 50-year-old Hesperia man who sexually assaulted her during an emotionally-charged allocution Monday, June 5, in 27th Circuit Court. Christopher Ora Eitniear, of 8864 Loop Rd., pleaded “no contest” last April to fourth-degree CSC, which is…

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OCP: Your independent, locally owned news source, 3 years and growing.

June 2, 2017

OCP: Your independent, locally owned news source, 3 years and growing. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. Recently Oceana County Press observed its third-year anniversary and we are very thankful to you, our loyal readers and our great advertisers, for the support. Our service continues to grow and we wanted to share some information with you. There is often some confusion…

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Farm honored for environmental efforts.

June 2, 2017

Farm honored for environmental efforts. #OceanaCountyAgriculture FERRY TOWNSHIP — Bill and Patrice Bobier, owners of Earthscape Farm LLC, received the 2016 Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Award by the Oceana Conservation District. MAEAP is a voluntary program that helps farms prevent or reduce the risk of agricultural pollution. “Earthscape Farm was recognized as the MAEAP Award recipient because of…

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78th District Court arraignments, dismissals.

June 2, 2017

78th District Court arraignments, dismissals. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings took place recently in 78th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Isaac Edward Routley, 40, of 1213 N. 122nd Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office May 20 for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of reckless driving. Pretrial: June 5…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

June 2, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Serafin Delacruz-Rodriguez AKA Serafin Delacruz-Ramirez, 27, of 88th Ave., Jackson Unit, Hart, was found guilty April 10 of breaking and entering with intent and was sentenced May 22 to one year in jail with credit for 96 days served;…

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Hart police investigate CSC cases.

June 1, 2017

Hart police investigate CSC cases. #OceanaCountyCrime ​ HART — The Hart Police Department responded to two separate incidents of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in the city limits Wednesday, May 31, at 2:45 p.m. and 8:44 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Other recent HPD activity includes: Thursday, May 25, 2017: – 1:47 a.m., open door, 300 block of…

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Suspended license arrest tops police activity.

June 1, 2017

Suspended license arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, May 30, 2017: – 11 a.m., car/turkey crash, US 31 and Shelby Road, Shelby Township. – 6:50 p.m., a 45-year-old Hart man was arrested for driving while license suspended, Polk Road and Oceana Drive, Hart Township. Wednesday,…

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