Dexter woman arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Dexter, Michigan woman was arrested Monday, June 18, shortly before 3 a.m. by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for operating under the influence of drugs on West Winston Road near US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity in Oceana…
Pentwater Fire Dept. to host open house honoring Chief Cluchey. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Fire Department will host an open house celebrating the career of former Fire Chief Terry Cluchey, on Saturday, July 7 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the fire station. Cluchey has been a member of Pentwater Fire Department since 1985 and was fire Fire Chief…
MSP: Avoid US 31 near festival. #EF2018 #MichiganStatePolice ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reminding Oceana County residents that traffic will be heavy on US 31 this Wednesday, June 20, and next Wednesday, June 27, due to people arriving at the Electric Forest Festival. There will be “significant increases” of northbound festival traffic using exits…
Water road closed for festival. #EF2018 ROTHBURY — Water Road is closed from Winston Road to Clay Road for the Electric Forest Festival, which begins the first weekend of the event Wednesday, June 20, with early arrival festival goers. Expect heavy traffic on northbound US 31 at the Rothbury exit and on Winston Road Wednesday. The Water Road closure takes…
Man overdoses alongside road; LSD ‘gummies’ seized. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Tinley Park, Illinois man suffered from a drug overdose Friday night, June 15, alongside the roadway on US 31 near Winston Road, but survived, said Michigan State Police Trooper Mitchell Stevens. The overdose was reported shortly before 10 p.m. No other information was immediately available. In a…
Recent deaths, posted June 17, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Fidencio “Junior” Vasquez Jr., 63, of Hart, Monday, June 11, 2018. Ardith Rosella Merten, 79, of Hart, died Monday, June 11, 2018. Ray Furman, 73, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Michael Lee Oomen, 70, of Walkerville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Beads…
On-ramp to southbound US 31 in Hart closed beginning Monday. #OceanaCountyNews HART — The on-ramp to southbound US 31 at Polk Road will be closed beginning Monday, June 18, at 9 a.m. through July 6, according to Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative John Richard. The Hart/Polk Road off-ramp for exit 149 will remain closed until June 29 at midnight.…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Martin Charles Shalifoe II, 48, of 362 Pine St., Shelby, pleaded “no contest” April 16 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and was sentenced June 11 to 15-25 years in prison with credit for 175…
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Police busy with crashes, arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, June 7, 2018: – 11:59 a.m., (Hart Police Department) assist to Hart Public Schools, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 12:35 p.m., (HPD), vehicle crash, no injuries, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 4 p.m., (HPD), medical assist,…
78th District Court sentencings, posted June 15, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – William Bailey Leeke, 49, of 6938 Hancock Rd., Montague, was found guilty June 11 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to nine days in jail (three weekends); six months probation; outpatient treatment; subject to…
78th District Court arraignments, posted June 15, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: – Junior Shattuck, 28, of 21146 Tamarack Rd., Howard City; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); operating while intoxicated (OWI). Pretrial: June 19 at 4 p.m. Bail: $1,250/cash/surety. – Justin Lee Knight, 31, of…
Opioid addiction topic of forum Thursday. HART — Substance abuse prevention coalition, Oceana Leads, will host a community forum Thursday, June 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hart United Methodist Church. The community forum will be an open discussion between community members and family members who are looking for resources and help in addressing the opioid epidemic. At this month’s…
Artisan center hosts raffle during arts and crafts fair. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Artisan Learning Center will host its annual fundraising raffle of fine art and handcrafted items at the Pentwater Spring Fest Arts and Crafts and Fair Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, on the Pentwater Village Green. More than 70 unique items will be on display in…
Creative writing session with published author June 30. HART — Have you ever thought you might want to write a story? How about a poem or personal essay? On Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Hart Community Center, Susan DeFreitas leads participants in exploring tools and techniques for creative expression in a fun, no-pressure setting. This…
Goats to visit during library story hour. HART — Family Story Hour is a special time each month at the Hart Area Public Library for the whole family to enjoy a story, craft and snack. This month the library will have real goats. Kip’s Kids is a 4H group that raises goats, and they will be guests Monday, June 18,…
Libraries rock with Paleo Joe. HART — The Hart Area Public Library welcomes Paleo Joe, author, storyteller and paleontologist Tuesday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hart Community Center. Be amazed as Joe leads us into the exciting world of fossils; how they are formed, where they are found and to what ancient creatures they belonged. Join us for…
Mistrial in hunting death case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A mistrial was declared in 27th Circuit Court Thursday, June 14, in the case against a 63-year-old youth mentor and former hunting safety instructor charged with reckless discharge causing the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy. It was the second day of a three-day jury trial…
School district takes a stand against bullying. #HartPublicSchools HART — Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt and Board of Education President Chad Coker know all too well the lasting effects bullying can have on students, and they decided to take a proactive stance in an effort to stop the negative behavior. “As you know, bullying is a topic that many…
State champs! By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Hart Girls Track Team won the state championship, June 2, at Comstock Park High School; two Pirate relay teams brought home state titles; and Adelyn Ackley and Logan Wells won individual state titles. Wells won the 400-meter run with a time of 48.89, breaking the school record. Ackley won the 3200-meter…
Clown Band awards over $7,000 in scholarships. Performs tonight in Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has recently awarded $7,350 in scholarships to middle school and high school students attending summer performing arts educational programs. The Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship Fund is named in memory of Ray Schulte, who re-formed the Clown Band in 1947…
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