OUID arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Sept. 21, 2018: – 12:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 21-year-old Scottville man was arrested for marijuana possession and operating under the influence of drugs (OUID), Oceana Drive near Main Street, City of Hart. The passenger, a 20-year-old Hart man, was arrested on a…
Recent deaths, posted Sept. 25 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Betty L. Cooper, 79, of Shelby, died on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Shirley L. Webber, 76, of Montague, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Eletha M. Fleming, 86, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Timothy A. Boone, 90, of Twin Lake, formerly of Pentwater,…
Administrator credits DPW’s quick response for containing spill. SHELBY – Village Administrator Robert Widigan credits the village DPW team for quickly containing Friday’s sewage spill caused by a power outage at a lift station on Industrial Drive. “On Friday, Sept. 21, 2018 around 4:15 p.m. there was a power outage (reason unknown at this time) on Industrial Drive (near Valley…
Power outage causes sewage spill. SHELBY – A power outage on Industrial Drive in the Village of Shelby caused a sewer spill at a lift station Friday, Sept. 21, according to a press release issued by Village Administrator Rob Widigan. “As a result, for approximately one hour, wastewater overflowed at the lift station. The outage was discovered right away, and…
Republic ends trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana customers. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY – Republic Services of Jenison is ceasing trash pickup for 1,300 Oceana County residences by the end of next week. Several of those affected by the discontinuation of garbage pickup are scrambling to find an alternative service. “Republic Services is in the process of making collection…
West Michigan CMH to receive additional $4 million for additional services. KALAMAZOO — West Michigan Community Mental Health is getting an additional $4 million in funding over the next two years to provide comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment services. The announcement was made by Sen. Debbie Stabenow Thursday, according to The Associated Press. The Ludington-based WMCMH is among four…
Recent births, reported Sept. 21, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Felica Marie Fruta White, the daughter of Marjoy and Luke White of Pentwater, was born Sept. 17, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Warrant, probation violation arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018: – 1:42 p.m., (Hart Police Department), wellbeing check, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 4:30 p.m., (HPD), threats complaint, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 5:14 p.m., (HPD), suspicious situation, Polk Road and…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – George Andrew Gentz, 41, of 2349 118th Ave., Shelby, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of controlled substance possession – cocaine, heroin or another narcotic less than 25 grams. Preliminary conference: Sept. 24 at…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Adam Jeffrey Ohs, 29, of 2517 Morton Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Sept. 17 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; outpatient treatment; and $1,155 in fines and…
Hashing out legalized marijuana. #HighExpectationsUnderstandingLegalizedMarijuana #OceanaLeads SHELBY – Oceana Leads, a substance abuse prevention coalition, is hosting a discussion regarding the Nov. 6 ballot proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan. “High Expectations — Understanding Legalized Marijuana” is set for Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club, 788 Industrial Dr. Attendees must register…
Obituary: Marsha Lillich, 54, Grand Rapids. Marsha Usiak Lillich went to her heavenly home on September 18, 2018. She was born in Hart on April 5, 1964 to Paul and Barbara Usiak. She graduated from Shelby High School and later Hope College. Marsha married Rick Lillich in 1993 and they shared 25 years of marriage, having two children, Lauren and Peter.…
Child Passenger Safety Week Sept. 23-29. LANSING – The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) want to remind parents and caregivers about the importance of keeping children safe when traveling as part of National Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week, Sept. 23 -29. Governor Rick Snyder has also proclaimed September…
Festival goer still missing after 2 1/2 months. #ElectricForestFestival THIS STORY WAS UPDATED FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 2018. ROTHBURY — It has been over two and a half months since Electric Forest Festival attendee Kevin Graves, 28, of Oakland County was reported missing. Several private searches of the Double JJ Resort, the venue where the festival is held, have not led…
Drunk driving arrest among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018: – 2:55 a.m., an 18-year-old Fremont woman and an 18-year-old Hesperia man were cited for minor in possession, South 48th Avenue, Benona Township. – 12:19 p.m., larceny from a yard, East Loop Road, Newfield Township. Tires and rims…
David Markiewicz Memorial silent auction Saturday. SHELBY – David Markiewicz’s memory lives on through generous contributions made in the late 2005 Shelby High School graduate’s name, and a silent auction this Saturday Sept. 22 will help raise funds for local school music programs. The silent auction runs in conjunction with a golf scramble at the Oceana Golf Course, although you…
New Era man pleads ‘no contest’ in strangulation case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 23-year-old New Era man pleaded “no contest” Monday, Sept. 17, in 27th Circuit Court to assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder/strangulation. Joshua Samuel-Thomas Jenkins, of 2953 Tahoe Trail, faces a jail term not exceeding three months, said Oceana…
‘You’re 31 years old. Figure it out,’ judge tells defendant. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Shelby man sentenced Monday, Sept. 17, in 27th Circuit Court to seven months in jail for a conviction of third-offense domestic violence, received a strong message from Judge Bradley G. Lambrix. “This whole experience has humbled me, and it’s time that…
Man arrested for marijuana possession, OUID. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – A 21-year-old Montague man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for marijuana possession and operating under the influence of drugs (OUID) Monday, Sept, 17, at 2 a.m. on Oceana Drive near Skeels Road. Other recent MSP activity in Oceana County includes: Friday, Sept. 14, 2018:…
Heroin dealer sentenced to jail, rehab. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 31-year-old Mears man was sentenced to one year in jail for convictions of two felony counts of heroin delivery – less than 50 grams in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 17. Antonio Jesus Gonzales, of 5710 W. Third St., was initially facing five counts of heroin…
Walkerville man pleads guilty to assault with knife. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Walkerville man pleaded guilty to felonious assault Monday, Sept. 17, in 27th Circuit Court. Christopher Lee Merriman, of 4427 N. 176th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for two counts of felonious assault following a June 11 incident in Leavitt…
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