Over 100 attend Trump rally. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — Over 100 supporters attended a Michigan Trump Republicans rally Monday evening, Aug. 21, at the Yoberosa Lodge, according to Diane Schindlbeck, co-founder of the organization. “We want to help deliver President Trump’s message to our Michiganders,” Schindlbeck said. “We are combatting fake news and delivering his message.” “We…
Entry Day at the Oceana County Fair. #OceanaCountyFair #OceanaCounty4H #Agriculture By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 146th Annual Oceana County Fair kicked off Tuesday, Aug. 22, with Entry Day. Children and teenagers involved in 4-H got their animals settled in the barns for the five-day event. The kids have been working hard all year taking care of their animals…
‘McRescued!’ #OceanaCounty #OceanaCountyAnimalFriends By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 6-week-old kitten stuck in a drain pipe for 48 hours just outside of the McDonald’s restaurant by the drive-through was rescued thanks to the dedicated volunteers of Oceana County Animal Friends. The male kitten is recovering and is expected to be fine following his harrowing ordeal. “Everyone could hear him…
County fair kicks off Tuesday. #OceanaCountyFair2017 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 146th Annual Oceana County Fair, which is the second-longest running fair in Michigan, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 22, through Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The event draws approximately 25,000 fair goers every year, said Oceana County Fair Board President Clancy Aerts. The fair’s…
Missing girls found. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Following an extensive search, two runaway girls from the Hart area have been found safe by local law enforcement, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office began searching for the two missing girls Monday morning, Aug. 21, after the family contacted police. The girls are sisters, 10-year-old Charlotte Thomas…
#OceanaCountyNews #SolarEclipse2017 Tiffany Creed shared this photo of the solar eclipse in Shelby Monday, Aug. 21.
UPDATE: Both girls have been found safe, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Police search for 2 missing Hart area girls. #OceanaCountyNews HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two missing girls from the Hart area, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The girls are sisters, 10-year-old Charlotte Thomas and 9-year-old Clarissa Thomas. They were…
Protect your eyes during solar eclipse. #SolarEclipse2017 HART — Residents throughout Michigan can experience today’s rare solar eclipse. However, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) urges everyone to take extreme care and caution to observe the eclipse safely. While 14 states will witness a “total” solar eclipse, Michigan will experience a “partial” eclipse with only 70-85 percent of the sun eclipsed…
Rothbury area man charged with cocaine delivery. #SSCENT GRANT TOWNSHIP — Gilberto Lopez, 40, of Grant Township was arrested on an eight-count felony warrant Thursday, Aug, 17, by detectives from SSCENT (State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team), charging him with six counts cocaine delivery; one count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine; and one count of felony firearm.…
MSU and WSCC partner to develop and retain homegrown ag talent VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College (WSCC) has partnered with the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) to offer two-year agricultural technology certificates at WSCC’s Mason County campus. Certificates are available in agricultural operations and fruit and vegetable crop management. These certificate programs allow students…
27th Circuit Court sentencings include 2 prison terms for meth. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were recently sentenced in 27th Circuit Court: – Randy Craig Denevan, 31, of 6835 Schow Rd., Holton, was found guilty May 30 of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine and was sentenced Aug. 14 to two and a half to 20 years…
Manslaughter tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Roger Erick Hoeker, 62, of 1112 Maplewood Drive, Jenison, was arrested Aug. 8 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of homicide – involuntary manslaughter. Preliminary exam: Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. See…
Man visits post for PBT, gets arrested on warrant. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 42-year-old Hudsonville man who stopped in at the Michigan State Police post for a court-ordered preliminary breath test (PBT) Thursday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. ended up lodged in the Oceana County Jail after police discovered that there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest, according to…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joshua Daniel-Riggs Easton, 36, of 5724 S. Cherokee Bend, Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 14 of disorderly person – drunk and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…
Trump rally in Hesperia Monday. #OceanaCountyNews HESPERIA — Michigan Trump Republicans are hosting a rally Monday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. at the Yoberosa Lodge. The rally is free, and free food will be provided, states an event flyer. It is open to all Trump supporters, but registration is requested at www.michigantrumprepublicans.com. Former member of the Michigan House of Representatives…
Walkerville teen arrested for stolen vehicle, several warrants. #OceanaCountyCrime WALKERVILLE — An 18-year-old Walkerville man, who was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 12:31 p.m. in the 400 block of West Main Street by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for possession of a stolen vehicle, was also wanted on several warrants. “He had several warrants for his arrest, including from Shelby Police…
Recent birth, reported Aug. 15, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Hailey Joe Martinez, the daughter of Tyra and Raymond Martinez Jr. II of Shelby, was born August 5, 2017. Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Home health care worker testifies that she stole money, jewelry from patient. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Hart woman pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 14, to larceny in a building, testifying that she stole coins and jewelry valued at over $3,000 from a woman she was caring for as a home health care…
Shelby man sent to prison for meth. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 47-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 18 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 14, for a conviction of methamphetamine possession. Michael John Lyles, of 6785 W. Johnson Rd., was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team…
Illinois man pleads guilty to heroin possession. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Naperville, Illinois man currently lodged in the Oceana County Jail pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 14, to heroin possession. Adam Paul Cappello was arrested by the Michigan State Police, June 25, at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury for a felony…
Scottville boy hurt in head-on dirt bike/car crash. #OceanaCounty WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 15-year-old Scottville boy was injured after the 2001 Suzuki 125 dirt bike he was riding collided head-on with a 2000 Volkswagon Passat Sunday, Aug. 13, at 10:30 a.m. on River Ridge Road east of North 96th Avenue near Pentwater, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident…
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