Recent deaths, reported Feb. 14, 2017.

February 14, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Daniel Lee Crawford, 75, of Hart died on Wednesday February 8, 2017. Elsie E. Heer, 95, of Hart, died on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Cherry Blossom Manor. Leslie D. Reinsmith, 90, of New Era, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. View…

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2 join Media Group 31/OCP sales team.

February 13, 2017

2 join Media Group 31/OCP sales team. SCOTTVILLE — Rachel Gale and Felicia Samuels are the latest to join the Media Group 31 sales team, effective today, Monday, Feb. 13. The two bring with them diverse and extensive knowledge in media sales. Both Rachel and Felicia reside in Hart. Rachel is a graduate of Hart High School and has spent…

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Hesperia man faces jail time for meth conviction.

February 13, 2017

Hesperia man faces jail time for meth conviction. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews HESPERIA — A Hesperia man faces serving up to four and a half months in jail after pleading guilty during a pretrial hearing in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 13, to methamphetamine possession. Johnny Leslie Linville, 28, of 7466 East M 20, was a fugitive wanted…

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WSCC fall Dean’s list.

February 13, 2017

WSCC fall Dean’s list.  #WestShoreCommunityCollege. VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2016 Fall Semester. Full-time students achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or above receive high honors and full-time students with a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.749 receive honors. Part-time students are eligible for the Dean’s List when their accumulating grade…

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Fugitives arrested.

February 13, 2017

Fugitives arrested. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Recent Michigan State Police activity includes: Friday, Feb. 10, 2017: – 10 a.m., a 25-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 2700 block of Forrest Street, Village of Rothbury. – 2:30 p.m., a 69-year-old Pentwater woman was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS), 128th Avenue near Warren Road, Ferry Township. – 11:30 p.m.,…

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Mears woman seriously injured in Friday crash.

February 13, 2017
Mears woman seriously injured in Friday crash.

Mears woman seriously injured in Friday crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Mears. MEARS — A 25-year-old Mears woman was seriously injured Friday evening in a single vehicle crash near the intersection of 56th Avenue and 7th Street. According to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the crash took place at about 11:20 p.m. Amber Rae Davis, of 5756 W. Third Street, was traveling in a southbound…

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Family of 6 loses home following Weare Township fire.

February 12, 2017

Fire destroys trailer. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A family of six lost their home when their trailer was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, in the 6400 block of 104th Avenue near Monroe Road. The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the family, which includes children ages 6, 5, 2 and…

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78th District Court sentencings.

February 11, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Saul Castro-Alvarado, 19, of 581 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby, was found guilty Feb. 7 of minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) and was sentenced to $300 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS).…

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Award-winning trooper joins Hart post.

February 11, 2017

Award-winning trooper joins Hart post. #OceanaCountyNews #MichiganStatePolice HART — Jacob Grinwis of Whitehall is one of 28 new Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers who will report for work at Michigan State Police posts across the state next week after graduating from the 132nd Trooper Recruit School Friday afternoon, Feb. 10. Trooper Grinwis, who joins the Hart post, received the prestigious…

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Assaults top police activity.

February 10, 2017

Assaults top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017: – 1 a.m., (Hart Police Department), disturbance/verbal argument, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. No physical assault occurred. – 3:30 p.m., (HPD), medical assist, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 5:05 p.m., (HPD), disturbance, State and Wigton streets, City…

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78th District Court arraignments.

February 10, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Paul Ernest Hesse, 63, of 8593 S. Maple Island Rd., Fremont, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – force or coercion stemming from his original…

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Lighthouse Realty recognizes top selling agents, real estate market continues to rise.

February 9, 2017

Lighthouse Realty recognizes top selling agents, real estate market continues to rise. #MasonCountyBusiness. LUDINGTON — Lighthouse Realty recently recognized inducted nine team members into its 2016 Elite Club, those who had an annual sales volume greater than $3 million. The members included Heather Barker, Pamela Buck, Lori Dickenson, Therran Ferguson, Lois Janish, Jamie Loney, Random Messeder, Debby Stevenson, and Ingrid…

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Optimists donate $1,000 to library.

February 9, 2017

Optimists donate $1,000 to library. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary #ShelbyOptimistClub #OceanaCounty HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library recently received a donation of $1,000 from the Shelby Optimist Club for the library’s summer reading programs. The Shelby Optimist Club is a civic organization that encourages members to work to improve themselves and to encourage the same in others. Summer reading is right around the…

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Attempted phone fraud among police activity.

February 9, 2017

Attempted phone fraud among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017: – 8:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Maple Island and Arthur roads, Greenwood Township. – 8:58 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), motorist assist, southbound US 31, Shelby Township. – 3:45 p.m., (OCSO), motorist cited for expired license, West Monroe Road, Weare Township.…

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Crashes top police activity.

February 8, 2017

Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Monday, Feb. 6, 2017: – 1 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 37-year-old Montague man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Oceana Drive near M 20, Shelby Township. – 4:40 p.m., (MSP), one-car crash, no injuries, US 31 near Oceana Drive, Grant Township. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017:…

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Suspicious substance found at store.

February 7, 2017

Suspicious substance found at store. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews ROTHBURY — Oceana County sheriff deputies were dispatched to a “suspicious situation” at the Wesco store at the corner of Oceana Drive and Winston Road Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10:28 p.m. for a “found substance,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity includes: Friday, Feb. 3, 2017: – 2:04 p.m.,…

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Hart woman arrested following knife assault.

February 7, 2017

Hart woman arrested following knife assault. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A 20-year-old Hart woman faces a charge of felonious assault after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old man with a knife early Sunday morning, Feb. 5, in the 400 block of Johnson Street, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Erica Kaylynne Gillespie of 416 Johnson St. was arrested by the Hart…

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Recent death, posted Feb. 7, 2017.

February 7, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: John E. Reimer, 75, of Shelby, died Feb. 4, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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