Wilkinson earns Wendy’s Heisman award. #PentwaterPublicSchools PENTWATER – Pentwater High School senior Taylor Wilkinson has been awarded Wendy’s restaurants Heisman award for her success and leadership in academics and sports. “There are some students who set the bar,” states a press release. “They work harder, show more passion and lead by example — in the classroom, on the field and…
78th District Court sentencings posted Oct. 20, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Brian Christopher Ford, 44, of 602 S. State St., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 16 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 93 days…
Third-offense domestic violence tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joseph Alan Riggs, 35, of 5839 W. 5th St., Mears, was arrested Oct. 14 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-offense domestic violence and a fourth-offense habitual offender notice. Preliminary exam: Oct. 30…
Meth arrest at Rothbury rest area. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 53-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a felony charge of methamphetamine possession Thursday, Oct. 19, shortly before 9:30 p.m. at the Rothbury rest area, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Sheriff’s deputies were on patrol at the rest area, which has been a popular location for drug activity…
Recent births, reported Oct. 20, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Phoenix Alexander Cory, the son of Diana and Sean Cory of Pentwater, was born October 16, 2017. Dean Michael Lascari, the son of Jennifer and Christopher Lascari of Pentwater, was born October 18, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See…
Hunter falls 12-15 feet from tree stand. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 31-year-old Muskegon man was carried out of the woods by sheriff’s deputies and medical personnel after falling 12-15 feet from his tree stand while bow hunting Thursday morning, Oct. 19, near North 112th Avenue and East Jefferson Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…
HPD handles probation violation arrests, larceny complaints. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, October 12, 2017: – 12:14 p.m., family trouble, 500 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 3:25 p.m., probation violation, Oceana County Probation and Parole Office, City of Hart. A 39- year-old Hart man was arrested and lodged…
Attorney Doug Springstead honored for 50-year career. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Douglas Springstead was honored recently by the State Bar of Michigan for his 50-year career during a banquet at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The 75-year-old attorney has had a successful and intruiging career, and three of his four children have followed a similar career path.…
Police officer’s home extensively damaged by fire. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A one-and-a-half story home at 9098 80th Avenue near Pentwater owned by Montague Police Officer Tom Walicki received extensive smoke and fire damage following a fire early Sunday morning, Oct. 15, according to Hart Fire Chief Jack White. “It appears to have started in…
Hesperia man arrested on several charges after crash. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on numerous charges Saturday morning, Oct. 14, following a vehicle crash on East Fish Road near Maple Island Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was arrested at approximately 10:30 a.m. on charges of carrying a concealed weapon in…
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…
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…
#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.
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…
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,…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
#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.
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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