Dog shot with arrow survives. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 2-year-old pit bull/lab mix was shot with an arrow Tuesday, Oct. 3, on East Madison Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Fortunately, the arrow did not hit any major organs or the spinal cord, and the dog is expected to fully recover, Mast said. The dog was taken…
Shelby superintendent to retire. #OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyPublic Schools SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bauer announced at a special school board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 3, that he will retire Feb. 1, 2018. “The board accepted Bauer’s resignation and plans to begin a search process very soon to find a new superintendent,” states a press release from the school district. “Bauer…
COVE observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) has a variety of dates set aside to help create community awareness for domestic violence in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. An “Awareness Breakfast” will be hosted in each of the three counties. Anyone is invited to attend to learn more about…
Assault, rollover crash among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, Oct. 2, 2017: – 3:03 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, East Garfield Road, Greenwood Township. – 11:29 a.m., (OCSO), trespassing and larceny, North Water Road, Hart Township. – 12:19 p.m., (OCSO), warrant arrest, Oceana County Jail, City of Hart. – 7:15…
Man hospitalized after wife allegedly assaults him. #OceanaCountyCrime LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville man was hospitalized Saturday, Sept. 30, after his wife allegedly assaulted him, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies were dispatched to a domestic assault the 5300 block of East Harrison Road at 12:38 a.m., Mast said. Weapons were displayed but not used during the…
Ohio boy, 14, airlifted following head-on crash at the dunes. #OceanaCountyNews #SilverLake GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old Mondova, Ohio boy was airlifted by an Aero Med helicopter following a head-on crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Oct. 1. The boy’s quad was hit head-on by another quad that was being operated by a 16-year-old boy from Saugatuck, Michigan,…
Meth, cocaine delivery top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Devin Joseph Kludt, 22, of 2724 Hamstrom Rd., Portage, was arrested after turning himself in to authorities Sept. 20 following an investigation by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Vernon Lyles, 80, of Rothbury, formerly of Grand Haven, died Saturday, September 30, 2017. Roberto Vela, 55, of New Era, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Robert “John” Amstutz, 72, of Hart, died on Friday, September 29, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Markus Blake Gaston, 28, of 1624 Crumbley Rd., McDonough, Georgia, was found guilty July 31 of meth possession and was sentenced Sept. 25 to serve 120 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 95…
Fire board fires Frick as controversy flares. #OceanaCountyNews #WalkervilleFireandRescue By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WALKERVILLE — After months of battling over budget issues, the Walkerville Area Joint Fire and Rescue Authority eliminated the administrator position, which was held by long-time Fire Chief Jerry Frick, with a split vote during a meeting Wednesday evening. “As of tonight September 27, the fire board…
Drunk driving, disorderly arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime #HartPoliceDepartment The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, September 21, 2017: – 1:48 a.m., wellbeing check, 200 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. – 3:52 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 6:06 p.m., found property, 400 block of State Street,…
78th District Court sentencings posted Sept. 28, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Timothy Scott Robeck, 31, of 3777 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Sept. 26 to attempted disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days at the court’s discretion over the next one…
Man sent to jail for posting wife’s partially nude photo on Facebook. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 46-year-old man was sentenced to serve two months up front of a six-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 25, for a conviction of computers – unauthorized use. Travis Allen Quist, of 8213 Willard Rd., Millington, Michigan,…
Stolen truck, animal cruelty top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated a complaint of a stolen Dodge pickup truck in the 6000 block of East Filmore Road Monday, Sept. 25, at 3:30 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday, Sept. 25, 2017: –…
WSCC College Night is Oct. 9. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual College Night in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, is designed for high school students, their parents, and…
Alleged drunk driver hits power pole. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Paw, Paw man was arrested for operating while intoxicated by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Sept. 23, shortly after 5 p.m. after the 2000 Toyota Camry he was driving crashed into a power pole on Scenic Drive near Stone Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…
Pentwater man crashes vehicle into lake while fleeing police. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Pentwater man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police and leaving the scene of an accident after leading police on a high-speed chase early Sunday morning, Sept. 24, that ended with his vehicle crashing into Pentwater Lake, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig…
Police: careless driving causes car vs. power pole crash. #OceanaCountyNews #NewEra NEW ERA — A 26-year-old Hesperia man was cited for careless driving after the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina he was driving Monday, Sept. 25, shortly before 4 a.m. crashed into a power pole on West Ray Avenue near First Street. The man reached down to look for his phone, and…
Sen. Hansen honored by state library association. LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, was recently awarded the 2017 Michigan Library Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Fremont Area District Library Director Ray Arnett presented the award to Hansen at the Fremont District Library on Thursday, Sept. 21. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid, Hansen has directed state budgets that…
Hesperia woman faces year in jail for vulnerable adult abuse. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 41-year-old Hesperia woman faces serving one year in jail after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 25, to second-degree vulnerable adult abuse in connection to the death of a 55-year-old disabled man. Rebecca Ann Deters, of 5030 E. Loop…
UPDATE: MICHIGAN STATE POLICE REPORT WHEELER HAS BEEN FOUND Police seek public’s help to find missing woman. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old woman who was last seen Sunday afternoon, Sept. 24, in the area of US 31 and Shelby Road in Shelby Township, according…
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