Father, son allegedly fight with sword, gun, knives.

May 12, 2017
Father, son allegedly fight with sword, gun, knives.

Father, son allegedly fight with sword, gun, knives. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 52-year-old man and his 31-year-old son allegedly got into a fight involving a kantana sword, a gun, knives and alcohol Wednesday, May 10, at 12:24 a.m. in the 200 block of West Main Street, and both men were arrested on felony charges by…

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Police investigate assault, indecent exposure.

May 12, 2017

Police investigate assault, indecent exposure. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, May 4, 2017: – 3:30 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assault and battery and indecent exposure, Hart and Johnson streets, City of Hart. – 4:56 p.m., (HPD), gas drive-off, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 6:30 p.m., (HPD), alarm, 2000 of…

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State police positively identifies Hepworth’s remains.

May 11, 2017

State police positively identifies Hepworth’s remains.  LANSING — The Michigan State Police has confirmed that the remains of the body found in Wexford County on March 28 were those of James Hepworth, 37, of Pentwater, who had been missing since early August 2016, according to Hepworth’s widow, Amanda Wheaton. The body was found by a cadaver dog approximately 3/4 to…

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Fishing derby May 27-29.

May 11, 2017

Fishing derby May 27-29. #PentwaterSportfishingAssociation PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association is hosting the 33rd Annual Memorial Weekend Fishing Derby, May 27-29. This event is the largest amateur fishing derby on Michigan’s West shore and brings fishing teams from around the area to have fun and compete for prizes. The three-day event ends Monday, May 29, with the awards ceremony…

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Letter to the Editor: What Makes America Great?

May 11, 2017

Constitutional attorney to speak Monday at SHS. Dear Editor: When did you last read the US Constitution? What about the Declaration of Independence? Have you ever read The Federalist Papers? In her book, “Sovereign Duty,” KrisAnne Hall writes, “We must heed the warnings of history and make every effort to pass on the gift of Liberty to future generations. We…

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HMS spring concert May 16.

May 11, 2017

HMS spring concert May 16. #OceanaCounty #HartMiddleSchool HART — The Hart Middle School spring choir concert, “Chart Toppers,” is set for Tuesday, May 16, at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. “Enjoy a high-energy concert full of fun, pop music through the decades,” said Director David Moul. The concert will feature songs by Journey, Taylor Swift, Pharell and more.…

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Project to provide housing for homeless, domestic violence victims, disabled.

May 10, 2017
Project to provide housing for homeless, domestic violence victims, disabled.

Project to provide housing for homeless, domestic violence victims, disabled. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A housing development project located near the trailhead of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail aims to provide housing for those who need it most. Woodland Place Apartments are a 24-unit development located on a nearly eight-acre site at the intersection of…

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Man arrested for selling heroin, crack to undercover officers.

May 10, 2017

Man arrested for selling heroin, crack to undercover officers. #OceanaCountyNews HART — A 21-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arraigned in 78th District Court Tuesday, May 9, on numerous drug charges after he allegedly sold heroin and crack cocaine to narcotics officers, according to State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. Ricky Darnell Smith, who is currently lodged…

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Recent deaths, reported May 9, 2017.

May 9, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Alice Murdock, 90, of Hart, died Friday, May 5, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Vincent Thomas Kacynski, 93, of Hart, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby. Theodore Harry Swanson, 67, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at home. Edwin…

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3 dune crashes in 3 days.

May 9, 2017

3 dune crashes in 3 days. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate crashes involving injuries at the ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park over the weekend. There were crashes at the dunes Friday, May 5, at 3:54 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 7, at 5…

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Alto woman arrested for third-offense drunk driving.

May 8, 2017

Alto woman arrested for third-offense drunk driving. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Alto, Michigan woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Sunday, May 7, at 9:15 p.m. on Hazel Road near Silver Lake Road for third-offense operating while intoxicated, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…

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Arraignments include drug charges, welfare fraud.

May 8, 2017

Arraignments include drug charges, welfare fraud. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Michael John Lyles, 46, of 6785 W. Johnson Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and controlled substance possession (cocaine, heroin or another…

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Phone theft, marijuana possession arrest among police activity.

May 5, 2017

Phone theft, marijuana possession arrest among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #Police News HART — The following is Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County Thursday, May 4, 2017: – 9:43 a.m., car/deer crash, Webster Road and 144th Avenue, Claybanks Township. – 2:30 p.m., a 32-year-old New Era man was arrested for marijuana possession, Oceana Drive and Arthur Road, Grant Township. –…

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78th District Court sentencings.

May 5, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Abdiel Guereca, 21, of 354 State St., Shelby, was found guilty April 3 of controlled substance use – schedule 5 or LSD and was sentenced to 48 days in jail; six months probation; outpatient treatment; driver’s license suspended…

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Man who allegedly crashed through Shopko has pattern of violent attacks.

May 4, 2017

Man who allgedly crashed through Shopko has pattern of violent attacks. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 35-year-old Mears man who allegedly rammed the entrance of Shopko Wednesday afternoon crashing through merchandise in the store while customers and employees were inside, has a recent history of violent crimes that occurred in February of 2015 due to insanity.…

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UPDATE: Man arrested after truck drives into Shopko.

May 3, 2017

UPDATE: Man arrested after truck drives into Shopko.  #OceanaCountyNews. HART — A 35-year-old Mears man was arrested for malicious destruction of a building after he drove a Dodge Ram pickup truck into the Shopko store at 2278 N. Comfort Dr. Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release from Hart Police Department, no one was injured following the incident. The press release…

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Truck crashes through Shopko.

May 3, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews   #Hart HART — A man driving a pickup truck crashed through the Shopko Hometown store Wednesday afternoon, May 3, causing damage. No information was immediately available. OCP will post information when it is available. This story is copyrighted © 2017, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this…

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Truck stolen, recovered.

May 3, 2017

Truck stolen, recovered. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEW ERA — A gray 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was stolen from a residence on First Street while it was warming up as its owner was getting ready for work Tuesday, May 2, at 4:15 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. However, the truck was recovered at 7 p.m. in the parking…

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