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Police release photos of robbery suspect. #OceanaCountyCrime NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released photos Thursday afternoon of a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at the New Era Wesco early Wednesday morning, July 19. “… At 2:31 a.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police from the Hart post,…
Man running naked down the road arrested. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Edmore, Michigan man was arrested for indecent exposure by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. after running “buck naked” down Pike Road near 56th Avenue, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday,…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: James “JC” Clyde Trussell, 90, of Hart, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Oceana County Medical Care Facility. John E. Plummer, 91, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Imagene I. Huston, 99, of New Era, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility…
Heroin, crack found at Rothbury Rest Area. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — An arrest warrant is pending for a 25-year-old Pentwater woman who was found in possession of what is believed to be crack cocaine and heroin Tuesday, July 18, at 3:50 a.m. at the Rothbury Rest Area on northbound US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The rest…
Hart man seriously injured in crash. #OceanaCountyNews ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Hart man suffered a shattered pelvis and jaw following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 18, at 3:54 p.m. on 144th Avenue near Tyler Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The driver of the other vehicle was a 21-year-old Bitely man. Both men were transported to Hackley Hospital…
Joe Rodriguez honored as state ‘Officer of the Year.’ #ShelbyBenonaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — Lt. Joe Rodriguez of the Shelby-Benona Fire Department was recently honored by the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs as “Company Officer of the Year.” Rodriguez, 54, has been on the department for 17 years, serving with quiet and focused dedication. “It’s a big honor,”…
Armed suspect robs New Era Wesco. #OceanaCountyNews NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the New Era Wesco early Wednesday morning, July 19. “This morning at 2:31 a.m. the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police from the Hart post, were dispatched to the New Era Wesco at…
New optometrist joins Riemer Eye Center team. LUDINGTON — Optometrist Felicia Slate has begun working at Riemer Eye Center. Dr. Slate will see patients in the practice’s Ludington, Manistee, and Shelby offices. “I am very excited to be starting my career in West Michigan where I grew up, and specifically at Riemer Eye Center where I’m looking forward to developing…
Holton man sent to prison for operating meth lab. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Holton man was sentenced to two and a half to 20 years in prison Monday, July 17, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of operating/maintaining a lab involving methamphetamine. Steven Anthony Ketchum, of 10687 Blue Lake Rd., was arrested by the…
Burglaries, assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A breaking and entering was reported Friday, July 14, in the 2900 block of East Tyler Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Several electronics were taken, including games and a TV, and some damage was done to the building, the sheriff said. Then on Saturday, July 15, another breaking and…
Hesperia man sent to jail for removing tether. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Hesperia man who removed his tether in an attempt to evade probation personnel was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 17, to one year in jail. Calvin Michael Chase, of 235 N. Division, was arrested last May by the Oceana County Sheriff’s…
Autopsy photos allowed into evidence in manslaughter case. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Judge Robert D. Springstead of the 27th Circuit Court ruled Monday, July 17, that 16 autopsy photos will be allowed into evidence in the case against Rebecca Ann Deters, 41, of 5030 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, who is charged with homicide-involuntary manslaughter for the Jan.…
Mears man sentenced to 2 1/2 to 10 years in prison for break-ins. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Mears man was sentenced to two and a half to 10 years in prison Monday, July 17, in 27th Circuit Court for a breaking and entering conviction. Nicholas James Gale, of 5178 W. Fox Rd., was arrested last…
Citizens, firefighters rescue man from Hart Lake. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Local citizens and firefighters from the Hart Area Fire Department rescued a 74-year-old Hart man who fell into Hart Lake Sunday night, July 16. “We got a call of an overturned boat with someone hanging onto it,” said Hart and Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. Emergency…
West Shore Bank acquires Grand Rapids/Muskegon wealth management firm. LUDINGTON – West Shore Bank has acquired Grand Rapids- and Muskegon-based Ellis Capital Management. West Shore Bank has bank branches in Oceana, Mason, Manistee, and Benzie counties. The acquisition of the firm extends West Shore Bank’s wealth management services into Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties. “Ellis Capital Management has a longstanding…
Holton man pleads guilty to stalking. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Holton man pleaded guilty to aggravated stalking Monday, July 17, in 27th Circuit Court. Brandon Taylor Gerth, of 7442 Skeels Rd., was arrested last March by the Michigan State Police for two felony counts of aggravated stalking and has been lodged in the Oceana County…
Oceana Summer Youth Theater Shakespeare on the Commons continues tonight, Sunday. Special by Christian Cook. HART — This evening, the Oceana Summer Youth Theater will again present Shakespeare at Hart Commons. The age of the actors in this 18 member cast and crew range from a junior high student through high school and a few college grads. The talent is…
Restaurant spared from major fire damage. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. MEARS — The Golden Eatery restaurant was saved from major fire damage Saturday morning, July 15, due to the quick thinking of owner April Wolfe, said Hart Assistant Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. The popular restaurant at 5689 Fox Road was evacuated when a fire ignited in the kitchen shortly…
WSCC offering 2 new programs this fall. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College will offer two new occupational programs this fall: a computer support services and medical assistant program. The computer support services (CSS) program is a two year program designed to prepare students to enter a challenging and rewarding IT career. Software, hardware, networking and web expertise…
Muskegon representative announces run for state senate. MUSKEGON — State Representative Holly Hughes (R-Montague) has announced that she is running for the 34th State Senate district seat, currently held by Geoff Hansen (R-Hart). Hansen will not be seeking re-election due to term limits. Hughes currently serves as 91st District House Representative. “It has been an honor and a privilege to…
Police seek potentially armed, dangerous Hesperia man. #NewaygoCountySheriff’sOffice WHITE CLOUD — The Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Darrell Zeckzer, 29, of Hesperia, who “may be armed and dangerous.” Zeckzer, who is wanted on charges of home invasion, car theft and several other charges, may be driving a stolen black 2013 Dodge Dart, according…
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