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,”…
Standoff suspect was wanted on gun charges. #OceanaCountyNews #RothburyStandoff By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The 34-year-old Rothbury man who allegedly caused an hours-long standoff with police on 88th Avenue Monday, Nov. 13, was wanted on charges of larceny of a firearm and felony firearm, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Authorities are not releasing the suspect’s name because…
Shelby men arrested in cocaine bust. #SSCENT #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Shelby man and a 50-year-old Shelby man were arrested on cocaine delivery charges following a recent drug bust by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) in the 4000 block of West Baker Road. Brent Douglas Krauss, 19, of Shelby has been arraigned in 78th…
Amber Alert issued from Muskegon County: 3 children missing. UPDATE: Alert cancelled. The children have been found. #AmberAlert. MUSKEGON — Police have issued an amber alert for three children missing from Muskegon. Police identified the children as 16-month-old Jariah Render, 2-year-old Ja-Raun Render and 3-year-old Lamir Jamerson. Police have not released any photos of the children at this time. Authorities…
Crashes, drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017: – 6:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Madison Road and 156th Avenue, Crystal Township. Friday, Nov. 10, 2017: – 8:47 a.m., (MSP), one-car rollover crash, no injuries, Loop Road and 180th Avenue, Newfield Township. – 5:35 p.m., (MSP),…
Suspect apprehended after hours-long standoff. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was safely apprehended by police following an hours-long standoff in the area of 88th Avenue Monday, Nov. 13. Troopers from the Michigan State Police were in a standoff with the wanted suspect who was possibly armed near the Oceana Shores subdivision. No one…
Police in standoff with suspect in Rothbury. MSP post commander: ‘We don’t want to walk away from this guy. We want to make sure we get him.’ #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — Troopers from the Michigan State Police are in a standoff with a wanted suspect who may be armed in the area of 88th Avenue near the…
The many faces of homelessness. Editor’s Note: This week is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. By Diana Hanna, TrueNorth Community Services. The face of homelessness can often be hidden from view. Unlike, in urban areas where homeless people are in plain sight on street corners and sidewalks, homelessness is not as evident in rural communities like ours. Take one perspective…
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