Stolen car lit on fire. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Fruitport Police Department on an arson and car theft investigation, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The arson was called in as a car on fire,” said Mast. It was reported Sunday, Oct. 8, at 10 p.m. at 194th Avenue and…
911 operations manager recognized by state organization. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Mason-Oceana 911 Operations Manager Todd Myers has been selected as the 2017 Information Technologist of the Year by the Michigan Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO). Each year, Michigan APCO accepts nominations in seven categories from 911 centers in the state of Michigan. Myers was nominated by Mason-Oceana 911…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Glenn (Sonny) Phillips Jr., 79, of Hart died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Barbara Cope, 86, of Muskegon and formerly of Shelby, Kalkaska and Arizona, died Thursday October 5, 2017. Edward Alexander, 82, of Hart, died Friday, October 6, 2017. Vernon Lyles, 80, of Rothbury, died Saturday, September 30, 2017. Lee “Beaver”…
2 injured after US 31 rollover. #MasonCountyNews #OceanaCountyNews By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Two people were injured following a single vehicle rollover crash on southbound US 31 just north of the Oceana Drive (Pentwater) exit Friday morning. The crash, which occurred about 11 a.m., involved a Dodge Caliber sedan driven by a 38-year-old Indiana man and…
Driver falls asleep, hits tree, car ignites. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Grand Haven man was transported by ambulance to an area hospital after he fell asleep behind the wheel Tuesday night, Oct. 3, and the 2001 Subaru Legacy he was driving hit a tree and caught fire on southbound US 31 near Shelby Road, according to an Oceana…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – David Fuentes, Jr., 26, of 3080 Maple Grove Rd., Apt. 174, Muskegon, was found guilty Oct. 2 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 20 days in jail with credit for 20 days served; one year…
Library event ties in with Oceana’s ag history. #OceanaCountyHistoricalandGenealogicalSociety MONTAGUE — The Friends of the Montague Library and The Friends of the White Lake Community Library are joining together to sponsor the first “One Book, One Community” event, which ties in with Oceana County’s agricultural history. The library friends have selected the 2017 Michigan Notable Book Award winning novel, “Wolf’s…
Larcenies top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, September 28, 2017: – 1:42 p.m., (Hart Police Department), medical assist, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 2:42 p.m., (HPD), animal at large, State and Lincoln streets, City of Hart. – 7:36 p.m., (HPD), traffic hazard, Church and Hart streets, City of…
‘Tall Cop’ tackles big issue. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY – Join Oceana Leads, Oceana County’s substance abuse prevention coalition, for a workshop with the Tall Cop, Nov. 9, at the Shelby Optimist Club. Officer Jermaine Galloway, the “Tall Cop” will take attendees through a workshop on current trends in drug and alcohol use as well as signs of use among youth and…
Dale Lathers receives ‘Greater Good Award.’ #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — “Wherever there’s a need, there oughta be some help,” said Dale Lathers of Mears, as he humbly accepted the Community Foundation for Oceana County’s “Greater Good Award” during its 2017 Annual Dinner Program, Oct. 2. CFOC gives the award each year to recognize an individual or couple that has created large-scale…
Deputies from Oceana, Mason challenge each other to not shave. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office have challenged each other to a “beard off.” For the past four years, Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole has allowed beards to be grown by personnel — violating department policy — during the months of…
Dog shot with arrow survives. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 2-year-old pit bull/lab mix was shot with an arrow Tuesday, Oct. 3, on East Madison Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Fortunately, the arrow did not hit any major organs or the spinal cord, and the dog is expected to fully recover, Mast said. The dog was taken…
Shelby superintendent to retire. #OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyPublic Schools SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bauer announced at a special school board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 3, that he will retire Feb. 1, 2018. “The board accepted Bauer’s resignation and plans to begin a search process very soon to find a new superintendent,” states a press release from the school district. “Bauer…
COVE observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In observation of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) has a variety of dates set aside to help create community awareness for domestic violence in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. An “Awareness Breakfast” will be hosted in each of the three counties. Anyone is invited to attend to learn more about…
Assault, rollover crash among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, Oct. 2, 2017: – 3:03 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, East Garfield Road, Greenwood Township. – 11:29 a.m., (OCSO), trespassing and larceny, North Water Road, Hart Township. – 12:19 p.m., (OCSO), warrant arrest, Oceana County Jail, City of Hart. – 7:15…
Man hospitalized after wife allegedly assaults him. #OceanaCountyCrime LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville man was hospitalized Saturday, Sept. 30, after his wife allegedly assaulted him, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Deputies were dispatched to a domestic assault the 5300 block of East Harrison Road at 12:38 a.m., Mast said. Weapons were displayed but not used during the…
Ohio boy, 14, airlifted following head-on crash at the dunes. #OceanaCountyNews #SilverLake GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 14-year-old Mondova, Ohio boy was airlifted by an Aero Med helicopter following a head-on crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Sunday, Oct. 1. The boy’s quad was hit head-on by another quad that was being operated by a 16-year-old boy from Saugatuck, Michigan,…
Meth, cocaine delivery top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Devin Joseph Kludt, 22, of 2724 Hamstrom Rd., Portage, was arrested after turning himself in to authorities Sept. 20 following an investigation by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Vernon Lyles, 80, of Rothbury, formerly of Grand Haven, died Saturday, September 30, 2017. Roberto Vela, 55, of New Era, died Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Robert “John” Amstutz, 72, of Hart, died on Friday, September 29, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Markus Blake Gaston, 28, of 1624 Crumbley Rd., McDonough, Georgia, was found guilty July 31 of meth possession and was sentenced Sept. 25 to serve 120 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 95…
Fire board fires Frick as controversy flares. #OceanaCountyNews #WalkervilleFireandRescue By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WALKERVILLE — After months of battling over budget issues, the Walkerville Area Joint Fire and Rescue Authority eliminated the administrator position, which was held by long-time Fire Chief Jerry Frick, with a split vote during a meeting Wednesday evening. “As of tonight September 27, the fire board…
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