Women Who Care will meet next Tuesday. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — The 150 member-strong Women Who Care of Oceana County has contributed $250,000 since the group’s first meeting five years ago. The charitable organization will hold its next quarterly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Stony Lake Inn, 4722 Scenic Drive near Shelby. New members, and anyone just wanting…
Sheriff: Facebook page is lying about accusations. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A Facebook page called “West Michigan News and Events” is making false accusations against Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast and Lt. Shane Hasty, and Mast has cleared the air. The sheriff issued a press release Monday, Nov. 27, which states the following: “Sheriff Mast would like…
Meth possession arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017: – 8:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police), breaking and entering, 3000 block of West Skeels Road, Grant Township. – 9:19 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 35-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), South Maple Island Road,…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 27, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: William Brown, 85, of Pentwater, died Friday, November 24, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. Dennis Edwin Hedinger, 75, of Hart, died Saturday, November 25, 2017. Tillie Nelson, 93, of Montague died Saturday, November 18, 2017. Carl F. Wackernagel, 79, of…
Drug offenses top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joshua David Allen, 22, of 4424 Sherman Lane, Ankeny, Iowa, was arrested following a State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics (SSCENT) investigation for felonies of possession of methamphetamine and possession of cocaine less than 25…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Bradley Steven Hendrix, 30, of 4891 Lordon Lane, Fremont, was found guilty Sept. 25 of attempted furnishing contraband to jail prisoners and was sentenced Nov. 20 to 120 days in jail with credit for 65 days served; 18 months…
DWLS arrest tops HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 27-year-old Mears man was arrested by Hart police officers Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 11:39 p.m. on charges of second-offense driving while license suspended and improper plate at Polk Road and Comfort Drive, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is…
78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 22, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Krista Marie Wieling, 44, of 8037 E. Baker Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 20 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time…
West Shore Bank begins Spirit of Giving community challenge. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, is teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s ninth year to team up with local…
Community foundation offers gift giving ideas. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty #Christmas2017 SHELBY — As part of its philanthropy leadership, the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) annually invites area nonprofits to indicate which near-term projects and purchases can only happen with the financial support from the community. Over 59 “wishes” were submitted by nonprofits and can be found at http://www.oceana-foundation.org/community-wish-lists. The overall list…
Farm bureau talks turkey with Snider Farms of Hart. #Thanksgiving2017 HART — The American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) recently released its 32nd annual price survey for Thanksgiving dinner and spoke with Beth Snider of Snider Farms in Hart to gain more insight about the holiday bird. Snider, a Michigan Turkey Producers member, says the family farm members of the Grand…
Sister of victim in vulnerable adult abuse case: ‘I was filled with anger, rage and hatred.’ #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The sister of the 55-year-old disabled man who died last January under the care of a 41-year-old Hesperia woman addressed the 27th Circuit Court during sentencing Monday, Nov. 20, stating, “I was filled with anger, rage and…
Two arrested Sunday for driving under the influence of drugs. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Nov. 17, 2017: – 1:55 a.m., a 25-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for marijuana possession, Oceana Drive near Wesco, Village of Shelby. – 8:20 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Shelby Road, Shelby Township.…
Hart man faces prison for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart man faces serving 18 months to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to felonious assault and fourth-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 20. Chad Mitchell Riggs, of 6749 W. Taylor Rd., was arrested last August by the Oceana…
OCP looking for student reporters. Oceana County Press is looking for high school students who are interested in reporting on topics from their schools (and other community topics). This is an opportunity to gain experience from professional journalists on how to write news stories and document events with videography and photography. Compensation is available. Those interested should send an inquiry…
78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 19, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joshua David Gill, 25, of 8030 W. Lumberjack Dr., Mears, was found guilty Nov. 7 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail over the next one year and $325 in…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – William Claude Roach II, 37, of 1751 S. 200th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested Nov. 10 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for three felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim aged 13-15.…
Recent birth, reported Nov. 17, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Emilee Michelle Herevia, the daughter of Erica Diaz and Victoriano Herevia of Hart, was born November 16, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 17, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Nancy Lynn Koposky, 76, Hart, died Thursday, November 16, 2017. Joseph L. Kokx, Sr., 82, of Crystal Valley died Thursday, November 16, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.
Drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 17-year-old Hart woman was arrested by Hart police officers for operating while intoxicated Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1:34 a.m. at the intersection of Washington and Dryden streets, according to Hart Police chief Juan Salazar. A citation was also issued for minor in possession of alcohol. Other recent police activity in…
HPD receives $1,000 grant from Shopko. #HartPoliceDepartment #Shopko #TEAM HART — D/Sgt. Kevin Skipski recently secured a $1,000 grant from Shopko for the Hart Police Department’s TEAM (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) program. “The City of Hart Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been recently awarded the Shopko Foundation Communities Charitable Grant in the amount of $1,000,”…
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