Sentencing delayed in cocaine case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby man, who is a registered sex offender, faces serving two to 30 years in prison for convictions of cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and second-offense habitual offender. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., pleaded guilty last March in 27th Circuit Court. Ramthun,…
Hunting death case set for trial next month. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — 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 is headed to trial. Roger Erick Hoeker, of 1112 Maplewood Dr., Jenison, Michigan appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday,…
Crashes, thefts top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, May 4, 2018: – Noon, (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, US 31 and Park Road, Grant Township. – 4:31 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), driving while license suspended (DWLS), York Road, Elbridge Towship. Saturday, May 5, 2018: – 2:30 p.m., (MSP), malicious destruction of…
Rickard named asparagus festival parade grand marshal. #NationalAsparagusFestival HART — Hart City Manager Stan Rickard has been named grand marshal for the 2018 Joan Glover Royale Parade during the National Asparagus Festival, which is slated for June 8-10. The parade takes place in Hart Saturday, June 9, at 2 p.m. Rickard is a fifth generation resident of Oceana County and…
Recent deaths, posted May 7, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Dianna Louise Tubbs, 79, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018 Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Recent births, reported May 7, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Emberlynn Grace Coon, the daughter of Abrianne and Brian Coon II of Mears, was born April 30, 2018. Aria Mae Quick, the daughter of Crystal England and Andrew Quick of Hart, was born April 30, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored…
78th District Court sentencings, posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Kathy Ann Gale, 45, of 3466 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, was found guilty March 26 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced April 30 to three days in jail; six months probation; 93 days…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – David Barco Quintero, 34, of 2423 W. Meadow Lane, Rothbury, was found guilty of probation violation and sentenced April 30 to one year in jail with credit for 122 days served and $1,100 in fines…
Thefts top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 26, 2018: – 5:20 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. – 8:08 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 9:31 p.m., a 34-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating a motor vehicle without…
78th District Court arraignments posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jared Theodore Greiner, 33, of 1370 W. Monroe Rd., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of assault by strangulation and a misdemeanor of assault and battery. Preliminary…
Recent deaths, posted May 4, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Deborah “Debby” J. Bailly, 84, of Pentwater, died on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Chad Michael Grinwis, 46, of Montague, died on Sunday, April 29, 2018. William Hull Yeager, Jr., 79, of Hart, died on Monday, April 30, 2018. Dolores Margaret Butler, 92, of Hart, died Tuesday,…
HMS choir spring concert May 15. #HartMiddleSchool HART — The Hart Middle School Choir will present “Chart Toppers,” a spring pops concert, Tuesday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. “The concert will feature a variety of pop music from exciting current artists,” said Director David Moul. Admission is free, and the concert will be fun for…
Society changes have impacted education; ESD super reflects on career. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — On June 30 Randy Howes, superintendent of West Shore Educational Service District, will end his 46-year career in education when he retires, again. Over the years, Howes has seen many changes in education and society. Many of those changes have been…
Bike events to raise money for Pentwater-Hart trail. #PentwaterHartBikeTrail PENTWATER — Friends of the Pentwater-Hart Bike Trail will hold a “fun ride” through the Village of Pentwater Friday, June 29 and a 12-mile “Ride for the Pentwater-Hart Bike Trail” Saturday, June 30. “The events are intended to increase awareness about our work to connect Pentwater to the Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail…
Hart woman pleads guilty to breaking into Mason County businesses. #MasonCountyCrime. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Hart woman faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty today in 51st Circuit Court to two counts of breaking and entering and being a repeat offender. Candice Lee Fennel was arrested in March by the Mason County Sheriff’s…
78th District Court sentencings posted April 30, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bobby Joe Jolly, 55, of 7964 Juniper Beach Rd., Mears, pleaded “no contest” March 26 to attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced April 23 to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served;…
Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect. GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service has issued a “red flag” fire warning that includes Oceana, Mason, and Manistee counties, effective at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. The area is currently under a “watch” until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20…
Oceana Drive construction among summer projects. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission has several road projects scheduled for this summer, including repaving Oceana Drive from the north end of the Hart bridge to just beyond Lever Road at a cost of over $530,000. Federal funds will pay the bulk of the costs, and the…
Deadline to register for summer league is May 6. #HartRec HART — The deadline to sign up for Hart Rec “Summerball” is Sunday, May 6. Register online at www.Hartrec.com. Due to soccer cancellations, the Hart Rec “Summerball” clinic scheduled for May 19 has been rescheduled. The clinic for all registered players is free. Bring a glove, bat (if you have…
Assault complaints top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, April 26, 2018: – 7:20 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, West Tahoe Trail, Grant Township. Friday, April 27, 2018: – 3:48 p.m., (OCSO), assault and battery, East Skeels Road, Otto Township. Saturday, April 28, 2018: – 12:35 a.m., (OCSO), assault and…
Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William W. (Bill) Moyer, 91, of Montague, died on April 20, 2018. Cecile “Zeke” Brandel, 90, of Hart died on Monday, April 23, 2018. Bernadine D. Scott, 84, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Anne Lucille “Tiny” Kicas, 93, of Hart, died on April 25,…
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