Recent deaths, posted May 17, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Catherine M. Koepke-Block, 89, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. William L. “Bill” Brischke, 70, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths.…
Cattle rescued from barn fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Five cattle were rescued from a fast-moving barn fire Wednesday night, May 16, on 64th Avenue near Shelby. Four fire departments, including Shelby-Benona, Hart, Ferry Township and Grant Township, battled the fire that was reported at 9:22 p.m. Owner Jim Brown said his riding lawn mower caused…
Win cash prizes during Memorial Weekend fishing derby. #PentwaterSportfishingAssociation PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association is hosting the 34th Annual Memorial Weekend Fishing Derby, May 26 through May 28. This event is the largest amateur fishing derby in this area, with prizes totaling over $5,000 for the winners. Registration starts at 4 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Pentwater Village…
Pentwater PD hosts dive training. #PentaterPoliceDepartment PENTWATER — Divers from Midland, Newaygo, Ottawa, Wayne and Oceana counties joined forces in Pentwater last weekend to participate in “Dive Rescue One” training. The three-day course combined classroom study with field exercises to provide students both instruction on the current best practices and an opportunity to demonstrate the skills they learned. The training…
Recent deaths, posted May 15, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Dorothy Jean Wiswell, 95, of Shelby died on Friday, May 12, 2018. Gary L. Cox, 63, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing…
Farber back on the beat as interim chief. #HesperiaPoliceDepartment By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — Village residents are seeing a familiar face in the Hesperia patrol car these days. Robert Farber, who retired as Oceana County Sheriff at the end of 2016, is temporarily back on the beat as Hesperia’s interim police chief. Farber is filling in until a permanent…
Niles man arrested on several charges following US 31 crash. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Niles, Michigan man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated, possession of firearms while under the influence and failure to a report an accident after he crashed the vehicle he was driving Saturday, May 12, at 4 p.m. on southbound US 31 near Winston…
Boat valued at $14,000 stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 2001 24-foot Sylvan pontoon boat valued at $14,000 was stolen from School Section Lake near Walkerville, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The boat was on a trailer valued at $700, and the trailer was also stolen. The boat has a blue cover and an outboard 54-horsepower Mercury motor.…
Recent births, reported May 14, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Carl Britton Nelson, Jr., the son of Ann Sinclair-Nelson and Carl Nelson, Sr., of Shelby, was born May 11, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
State police trooper assigned to Hart post arrested on child pornography felonies. NEWAYGO — Michigan State Police Trooper Devin Wilson of the Hart Post was arrested Thursday, May 10 and charged with possession and distribution of child sexually abusive material and the use of a computer to commit a felony. Wilson was arraigned today, Friday, May 11, 2018 in Newaygo…
DEQ OKs pig operation amid public fuming. #FlowerCreekSwine By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A controversial swine operation to be constructed on Flower Road near 56th Avenue in southern Oceana County got the thumb’s up from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Thursday, May 10, by issuing a permit that takes effect June 1. Operating as Flower Creek Swine…
27th Circuit Court sentencings posted May 11, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jonathan Henry Schwab, 20, of 1003 Sprucewood Dr., Greenville, Michigan, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced May 7 to 18 months to 15 years in prison with credit for 454 days served…
78th District Court arraignments posted May 11, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Brittany Ann Marr, 19, of 4898 S. 180th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of delivery/manufacture of cocaine less than 50 grams and delivery/manufacture…
Assaults, including fight on school bus, top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two juveniles were allegedly involved in an assault on a Shelby Public Schools bus on South Oceana Drive Thursday, May 10, at 4:19 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Wednesday, May 9, 2018: – 4:22 p.m., (Oceana…
Dog dies in mobile home fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A mobile home at 552 Fowler Street is a “total loss” following a fire in the early morning hours of Friday, May 11, according to Deputy Chief Mark Burmeister of the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. A pet dog died in the blaze. The home, owned by Maria Thornton,…
Tools stolen during hunting cabin break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — Tools, camping equipment, fishing supplies and Christmas decorations were stolen during a breaking and entering of a hunting cabin on East Baker Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in, which was reported Thursday May 10 at approximately 11 a.m., occurred some time between Christmas and now, said…
78th District Court sentencings, posted May 10, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently sentenced in 78th District Court: – Eric Robert Cudney, 25, of 6552 Water Rd., New Era, was found guilty May 7 of marijuana possession and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; one year discretionary…
Parole violation arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 3, 2018: – 12:20 p.m., threats complaint, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 4:12 p.m., assist to Hart Area Fire Department, 4000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 4:26 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street,…
Freezing possible overnight. #OceanaCountyWeather Freezing is possible overnight in Oceana County and surrounding areas Thursday, May 10, as well as a chance of some wet snow, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Oceana County is in a “hazardous weather outlook” area, and counties to the north and east are in a “freeze warning” area. “Freezing overnight low…
Recent deaths, posted May 10, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Dianna Louise Tubbs, 79, of Hart, died on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Hamilton, Mary Margaret “Peggy”, 91, of Hart, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Bill Morgan, 53, of Mears, died on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Frank Mitteer, 90, of Hart, died on Wednesday, May…
Recent births, reported May 10, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Allen James Willett, the son of Gabriella Pena and Mark Willett of Pentwater, was born May 7, 2018. Finley Paul Grantz, the son of Heather and Garrett Grantz of Shelby, was born May 8, 2018. Emma Noel Edenburn, the daughter of Hannah and Seth Edenburn of…
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