Police investigate stolen car.

January 3, 2017

Police investigate stolen car. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw and ServPro with offices in Ludington, Manistee and Cadillac, 231-843-9075, www.servpromanisteeludingtonandcadillac.com COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 1991 Toyota Corolla was stolen from the 5000 block of North 176th Avenue on New Year’s Day at 2:46 a.m., according…

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Pentwater woman pleads guilty to heroin possession in Mason County.

January 3, 2017

Man admits to driving under the influence of heroin. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — Nicole Lynn Kaiser, 28, of 50 Wayne Road, Pentwater, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 3, in 51st Circuit Court to heroin possession under 25 grams and and second-offense habitual offender. Her plea agreement calls for a one-year discretionary jail term with six months up front;…

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Recent death, reported Jan. 3, 2017.

January 3, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Wesley Glenn Strait, 76, of Hart, passed away January 2, 2017.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.See complete list of deaths here.  

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Fire destroys Elbridge Township house.

January 2, 2017

  Fire destroys Elbridge Township house.  #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief.  ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP – A man and his two children are out of a home following a fire Monday night. Walkerville and Crystal Valley fire departments were dispatched to the William Monroe residence, 3291 N. 120th Ave., about 8:45 p.m. “The house was fully engulfed when I got on scene, with…

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Recent death, reported Jan. 2, 2017.

January 2, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Emil Jacob Adams, 71, of Pentwater, passed away December 30, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.

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Library photo contest winners.

January 2, 2017

More fun activities on tap this winter. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — There were many great photos submitted to the “Hesperia, The Way I See It” photo contest sponsored by the Hesperia Community Library and the Friends of the Library. People shared photos of their dogs and frogs, local lakes, the skies and the woods. There were categories for students and adults…

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Workshop aims at reducing drug, alcohol use.

January 2, 2017

Workshop aims at reducing drug, alcohol use. #OceanaCountyNews #PrimeForLife HART — Teens and young adults are often faced with opportunities to drink and use drugs. The Prime for Life Program helps youth learn how to reduce their risk of drug and alcohol-related problems, by making choices that protect the things that they value. The program helps participants change their drinking…

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Wild game dinner Jan. 14

December 31, 2016

Wild game dinner Jan. 14 #WalkervilleWesleyanChurch WALKERVILLE — Things are going to get wild at the inaugural Wild Game Dinner at Walkerville Wesleyan Church Saturday, Jan. 14, at 5 p.m. The menu will include wild game such as fish, venison, turtle, bear and quail; vegetable; rolls; cake; and cookies. There will be door prizes, vendors and silent auction. Terry Montambo…

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The message is clear: don’t drink and drive.

December 30, 2016

Tow company offers free rides, tows through 2017. #OceanaCountyNews #OperationGuardianAngel MONTAGUE — Eagle Towing is serving as a designated driver this New Year’s weekend and throughout 2017 by offering free rides and tows to partiers through a program called, Operation Guardian Angel. Operations Manager Andrew Heykoop said the goal is to reduce deaths and injury accidents in the area. Eagle…

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Ferry FD adds medical rescue unit.

December 30, 2016

Ferry FD adds medical rescue unit. #OceanaCountyNews #FerryTownshipFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. FERRY — The Ferry Township Fire Department now has a medical first responder unit thanks to the State of Michigan’s Cooperative Mutual Aid Program. The decommissioned 1986 military truck went into service Dec. 1 to respond to priority 1 and 2 medical calls, said Lt. Chris Ernst, who…

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Recent deaths, reported Dec. 30, 2016.

December 30, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Winnifred Balavitch, 90, of Hart, passed away Dec. 28, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Evelyn M. Anthony, 82, of Shelby, passed away Dec. 28, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Jeep crashes, ignites.

December 29, 2016

Jeep crashes, ignites. #OceanCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A woman driving a 2005 Jeep Cherokee was transported by ambulance to Hackley Hospital in Muskegon for “non-life-threatening injuries” Thursday, Dec. 29, at approximately 4 p.m. after the Jeep crashed into the ditch on Oceana Drive, north of Clay Road, and caught fire, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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New year, new sheriff team.

December 29, 2016

New year, new sheriff team. #OceanaCountyNews    #OceanaCountySheriffsOffice HART — With the ringing in of 2017, Craig Mast takes over as the new Oceana County sheriff, along with a new administrative team. Mast has appointed Ryan Schiller as undersheriff; Shane Hasty as lieutenant; and Louis Herremans corrections division lieutenant. “Sheriff Craig Mast is pleased to announce that his administrative team…

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Living in the OC: 50 years of fighting fires.

December 29, 2016

Living in the OC: 50 years of fighting fires. #OceanaCountyNews #HesperiaAreaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HESPERIA — Bill Rumsey has hit a milestone few firefighters will ever attain. The 75-year-old has been a firefighter for Hesperia for 50 years and is…

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Police search for missing man.

December 28, 2016

Police search for missing man. #OceanaCountyNews #Hesperia By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is searching for a 50-year-old Hesperia man who has been missing for approximately a month, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Christopher Ora Eitniear, of 8864 Loop Rd., faces a felony charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) force or coercion…

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4 TVs stolen during break-in.

December 27, 2016

4 TVs stolen during break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Four TVs were stolen during a breaking and entering on 34th Avenue near Hazel Road that occurred some time between Dec. 3 and Dec. 26, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Det. Shane Hasty. The case is under investigation. If anyone has information about the break-in, they can call the sheriff’s…

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Police investigate arson.

December 27, 2016

Police investigate arson. #OceanaCountyNews   #PoliceNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating an incident involving arson and malicious destruction of property reported Monday, Dec. 26, at 1:32 p.m. in the 2000 block of South Lakeview Drive. A front door to a house was damaged, police said. No other information was immediately available. Other…

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Recent deaths, posted Dec. 26, 2016.

December 26, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Teresa Sisson, 44, of Hart, passed away Dec. 24, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Fern Haney, 96, of Montague, passed away Dec. 25, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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