2 face charges for assaulting/resisting police.

July 14, 2017

78th District Court arraignments: 2 face charges for assaulting/resisting police. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joshua Michael Blackburn, 23, of 11471 Mitchell St., Hamtramck, Michigan, was arrested July 2 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and a misdemeanor of trespassing.…

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Drunk driving arrest, stalking complaint among HPD activity.

July 13, 2017

Drunk driving arrest, stalking complaint among HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 6, 2017: – 11:42 a.m., failure to return rental property, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 1:15 p.m., peacekeeping, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 1:34 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, Wood Street…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 13, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Nartinano Lopez Cantu, 32, of 511 Johnson St., Hart, was found guilty July 10 of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for one day served; one year discretionary jail…

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Shelby chlorinating water due to reservoir issue.

July 12, 2017

Shelby chlorinating water due to reservoir issue. #Shelby #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY — Village officials announced Wednesday, July 12, that the village’s water system will be chlorinated due to a water reservoir issue. “The Village of Shelby has recently encountered a problem with our water reservoir,” states a press release from Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil. “In order to determine the specific areas…

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ESD special ed program partners with state parks.

July 12, 2017

ESD special ed program partners with state parks. #OceanaCountyNews For the fourth consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – Parks and Recreation Division, Michigan Rehabilitation Services and the West Shore Educational Service District have partnered to provide paid job training experiences for students with disabilities. Students are working at the Charles Mears State Park in Pentwater, the Silver…

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Thefts top recent police activity.

July 12, 2017

Thefts top recent police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Monday, July 10, 2017: – 4 a.m., marijuana possession, Rothbury Rest Area, northbound US 31, Grant Township. Tuesday, July 11, 2017: – 12:39 a.m., minor in possession of alcohol (MIP), West Garfield Road and South Second Street, Benona Township. – 10:34 a.m., larceny…

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Recent births, reported July 11, 2017.

July 11, 2017

Recent births, reported July 11, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Lucille Scarlett Sage Davis, the daughter of Elizabeth Jobbins and Dennis Davis III of Shelby, was born July 7, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory,…

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West Shore ESD offers free preschool.

July 10, 2017

West Shore ESD offers free preschool. #OceanaCountyNews #WestShoreEducationalServiceDistrict #GreatStartReadinessProgram Eligible families with children who turn 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2017, have the opportunity to receive free preschool in Oceana, Mason and Lake counties. Applications are being accepted for the 2017-2018 school year. Benefits of Great Start Readiness Program include full-day programming, transportation to and from school and a…

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Concert at Stone Church July 29.

July 10, 2017

Concert at Stone Church July 29. #LittlePointSableAssociation #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “The Fabulous Fifties” — an evening of entertainment that is also an investment in Oceana County arts. The concert is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the beautiful…

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NY strip dinner Tuesday.

July 10, 2017

NY strip dinner Tuesday. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. The menu for Tuesday night, July 11, includes: New York Strip steak, buttered red skin potatoes, tossed salad, green beans with bacon and onion,…

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Several assaults over the weekend.

July 10, 2017

Several assaults over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, July 7, 2017: – 6:05 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), disorderly person, 1000 block of West Polk Road, Hart Township. – 5:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 26-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, Oceana Drive and Clay Road,…

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MSP: 23 jailed, 28 pending arrest during EF.

July 7, 2017

MSP: 23 jailed, 28 pending arrest during EF. #OceanaCountyNews ROTHBURY — Twenty three people were arrested during the Electric Forest Festival, and 28 suspects are pending arrest following the gigantic event over the last two weekends at the Double JJ Resort, according to a press release issued by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Friday, July 7. “The…

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78th District Court arraignments.

July 7, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Matthew Glenn Santens, 26, of 9 Linden St., Boston, Massachusetts, was arrested July 1 by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of controlled substance delivery – schedule 1, 2, 3 and assaulting/resisting/opposing a police…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 7, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Kimberly Irene Dekker, 24, of 5691 Crystal Lake Rd., Holton, was found guilty June 19 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $408…

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EF attendee allegedly tries to steal police cruiser, breaks officer’s nose

July 7, 2017

EF attendee allegedly tries to steal police cruiser, breaks officer’s nose. #OceanaCountyNews #EF2X17 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — A 20-year-old Plainfield, Illinois man faces two felonies after he allegedly attempted to steal a Rothbury Police Department patrol car and broke the officer’s nose, July 1, at the Electric Forest Festival. Anthony J. Wachs, of 13164 Sunderlin Rd., was arraigned…

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Oceana County man charged with CSC, extortion.

July 7, 2017

Oceana County man charged with CSC, extortion. #MasonCountyCrime LUDINGTON — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was arrested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Office Thursday afternoon, July 6, on two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of extortion. Richard Edward Uhl was arrested on a warrant alleging that he engaged in sexual relations with a child under…

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MSP investigates stolen boat.

July 7, 2017

MSP investigates stolen boat. #OceanaCountyCrime #Pentwater PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating the larceny of a 9-foot flat-bottom boat that was reported stolen from the 5000 block of Longbridge Road Thursday, July 6, at noon, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The following is other recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, June 29,…

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Road closures on Monroe, Lakeview.

July 6, 2017

Road closures on Monroe, Lakeview. #OceanaCountyNews The Oceana County Road Commission has announced that Monroe Road, between 112th and 126th avenues in Weare and Crystal townships, is currently closed for total reconstruction. The portion of road will be open for local and emergency traffic only, and a detour has been set up. The project began Wednesday, July 5. Lakeview Drive,…

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Indiana man injured in dune crash.

July 6, 2017

Indiana man injured in dune crash. #OceanaCountyNews #SilverLake GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Richmond, Indiana man was injured Wednesday afternoon, July 5, at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes when he attempted to go over Test Hill too fast with his 2016 Polaris Razor, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “Driver Joseph Nocton crested Test Hill too fast…

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Prosecutor: Warrants for 13 felonies, 17 misdemeanors at EF.

July 5, 2017

Prosecutor: Warrants for 13 felonies, 17 misdemeanors at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime #EF2X17 ROTHBURY — So far, the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office has prepared 27 warrants containing 13 felony counts and 17 misdemeanor counts arising out of criminal offenses that occurred during the Electric Forest Festival. The gigantic music festival takes place annually at the Double JJ Resort, and this year it…

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Shakespeare on the Commons next weekend.

July 5, 2017

Shakespeare on the Commons next weekend. #OceanaCountyArtsandEntertainment HART — Oceana Summer Youth Theater presents “Shakespeare on the Commons,” a three-day free community performance, featuring two knee-slapping Shakespeare comedies: Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The shows will take place on the Hart Commons in downtown Hart. Audiences are invited to grab dinner or ice cream at a downtown eatery…

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