Man arrested for selling heroin, crack to undercover officers.

May 10, 2017

Man arrested for selling heroin, crack to undercover officers. #OceanaCountyNews HART — A 21-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arraigned in 78th District Court Tuesday, May 9, on numerous drug charges after he allegedly sold heroin and crack cocaine to narcotics officers, according to State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. Ricky Darnell Smith, who is currently lodged…

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Recent deaths, reported May 9, 2017.

May 9, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Alice Murdock, 90, of Hart, died Friday, May 5, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Vincent Thomas Kacynski, 93, of Hart, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby. Theodore Harry Swanson, 67, of Shelby, died on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at home. Edwin…

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3 dune crashes in 3 days.

May 9, 2017

3 dune crashes in 3 days. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to three separate crashes involving injuries at the ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park over the weekend. There were crashes at the dunes Friday, May 5, at 3:54 p.m.; Saturday, May 6, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, May 7, at 5…

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Alto woman arrested for third-offense drunk driving.

May 8, 2017

Alto woman arrested for third-offense drunk driving. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Alto, Michigan woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Sunday, May 7, at 9:15 p.m. on Hazel Road near Silver Lake Road for third-offense operating while intoxicated, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…

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Arraignments include drug charges, welfare fraud.

May 8, 2017

Arraignments include drug charges, welfare fraud. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Michael John Lyles, 46, of 6785 W. Johnson Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession and controlled substance possession (cocaine, heroin or another…

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Phone theft, marijuana possession arrest among police activity.

May 5, 2017

Phone theft, marijuana possession arrest among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #Police News HART — The following is Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County Thursday, May 4, 2017: – 9:43 a.m., car/deer crash, Webster Road and 144th Avenue, Claybanks Township. – 2:30 p.m., a 32-year-old New Era man was arrested for marijuana possession, Oceana Drive and Arthur Road, Grant Township. –…

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78th District Court sentencings.

May 5, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Abdiel Guereca, 21, of 354 State St., Shelby, was found guilty April 3 of controlled substance use – schedule 5 or LSD and was sentenced to 48 days in jail; six months probation; outpatient treatment; driver’s license suspended…

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Man who allegedly crashed through Shopko has pattern of violent attacks.

May 4, 2017

Man who allgedly crashed through Shopko has pattern of violent attacks. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 35-year-old Mears man who allegedly rammed the entrance of Shopko Wednesday afternoon crashing through merchandise in the store while customers and employees were inside, has a recent history of violent crimes that occurred in February of 2015 due to insanity.…

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UPDATE: Man arrested after truck drives into Shopko.

May 3, 2017

UPDATE: Man arrested after truck drives into Shopko.  #OceanaCountyNews. HART — A 35-year-old Mears man was arrested for malicious destruction of a building after he drove a Dodge Ram pickup truck into the Shopko store at 2278 N. Comfort Dr. Wednesday afternoon. According to a press release from Hart Police Department, no one was injured following the incident. The press release…

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Truck crashes through Shopko.

May 3, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews   #Hart HART — A man driving a pickup truck crashed through the Shopko Hometown store Wednesday afternoon, May 3, causing damage. No information was immediately available. OCP will post information when it is available. This story is copyrighted © 2017, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this…

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Truck stolen, recovered.

May 3, 2017

Truck stolen, recovered. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEW ERA — A gray 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was stolen from a residence on First Street while it was warming up as its owner was getting ready for work Tuesday, May 2, at 4:15 a.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. However, the truck was recovered at 7 p.m. in the parking…

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Is your business hiring? We can help.

May 3, 2017

Is your business hiring? We can help.  You may have noticed that a new ad block has appeared on the right side of our websites. We are now featuring a “Jobs” section to help local employers who are looking for employees. If your business is in need of new workers, we believe we can serve as a valuable resource. We…

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LaFever, Hegedus elected to city council.

May 3, 2017

LaFever, Hegedus elected to city council. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart HART — Jason LaFever and Steve Hegedus were elected with 71 and 44 votes, respectively, to the Hart City Council during a write-in campaign Tuesday, May 2. LaFever and Hegedus were among three candidates battling for two city council seats. Edward Simon IV gained 24 votes. The results from the Oceana County…

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Voters reject school bond proposal.

May 3, 2017

Voters reject school bond proposal. #OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — Voters in the Shelby Public Schools district rejected two bond proposals for a $20 million improvement project Tuesday, May 2. The project would have located all grade levels on one campus and funded construction of a new multi-purpose gym. Proposal 1 failed 745-595, and Proposal II failed…

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Homicide-involuntary manslaughter case moves to circuit court.

May 2, 2017

Homicide-involuntary manslaughter case moves to circuit court. #OceanaCountyNews #Hesperia By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 40-year-old Hesperia woman charged with homicide-involuntary manslaughter for the Jan. 4, 2017 death of a 55-year-old disabled man, Scott McCallum, has been bound over to 27th Circuit Court. Rebecca Ann Deters, of 5030 E. Loop Rd., appeared Monday, May 1, in…

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Hart Police Officer Cavner recognized for actions during apartment fire.

May 2, 2017

Hart Police Officer Cavner recognized for actions during apartment fire. #OceanaCountyNews #HartPoliceNews. HART — Hart Police Officer Aaron Cavner was recently presented with the American Police Hall of Fame General Commendation Award during a recent Hart City Council meeting. The commendation was for his outstanding actions during the performance of his duties during an apartment fire in December 2016. On…

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Man involved in alcohol-related crash ‘lucky to walk away.’

May 1, 2017

Man involved in alcohol-related crash ‘lucky to walk away.’ #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hart man involved in a single-vehicle crash Sunday, April 30, at 1:53 a.m. at the intersection of Oceana Drive and Jackson Road was “lucky to walk away,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The vehicle received “extensive damage,” Mast said. The man was arrested…

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Recent deaths, posted April 30, 2017.

April 30, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carol VanDuinen, 80, of New Era, died Friday, April 28, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Vernetta Eilers, 87, of New Era died April 30, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Marie Helene Sparks, Marie Sparks age 97, of Hart, died on Friday, April 28, 2017 at…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

April 30, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Joshua Michael Flanery, 23, of 64 S. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded “no contest” March 13 to assault with a weapon/felonious assault and was sentenced April 24 to serve one year and one day to four years in prison…

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78th District Court sentencings.

April 28, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Dylan Adam Ryder, 19, of 314 S. Hart St., Hart, was found guilty April 24 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…

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78th District Court arraignments.

April 28, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – King Quin Stone, 50, of 5808 W. Sixth St., Mears, was arrested April 14 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony failure to register as a sex offender. Preliminary conference: May 1 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10…

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