Fire caused by smoking in bed or electrical issues.

December 23, 2016

Fire caused by smoking in bed or electrical issues. #OceanaCountyNews #ParkviewManorFire By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The massive fire that destroyed two apartment buildings and injured six people at Parkview Manor, Dec. 15, was likely caused by a man smoking a tobacco cigarette in bed or electrical issues. However, the official cause is “undetermined,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy…

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Sale of surplus donations to help fire victims.

December 23, 2016

Sale of surplus donations to help fire victims. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Due to the community’s huge outpouring of support, there is a surplus of clothing items donated to the 16 or more Parkview Manor fire victims, who lost everything in a massive apartment fire, Dec. 15. There are are several items left over after the victims selected what they needed,…

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Recent death, posted Dec. 23, 2016.

December 23, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Wesley L. Vanden Broek, 95 of Mears, passed away December 19, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Cash, cross bows, ammo stolen during break-in.

December 23, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Cash, cross bows, ammo stolen during break-in. BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent breaking and entering that occurred in the 8400 block of West Shelby Road. Two cross bows, several arrows, “a large amount of .22 ammunition and a substantial amount of cash,” were stolen, said Oceana County Sheriff-Elect Craig Mast. If…

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Recent births, reported Dec. 22, 2016.

December 23, 2016

Recent births, reported December 16, 2016.  #OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Isaac Felix, the son of Macrina Lopez Martinez and Ruben Felix Jr. of Hart, was born Dec. 19, 2016. Keaton Rae Bigsby, the son of Katie and Duane Bigsby Sr. of…

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Hats off to MSP.

December 22, 2016

Hats off to MSP. #OceanaCountyNews #MichiganStatePolice By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police, along with the 29 other posts across the state, were issued new “campaign-style” hats and began wearing them Thursday, Dec. 22. The black straw hats are the same type of hats worn by the original law enforcement members until the…

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78th District Court sentencings.

December 21, 2016

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Dennis W. Szczepaniak, 59, of 8558 S. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, was found guilty Dec. 15 of operating an ORV while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

December 21, 2016

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – Aaron Vaughn Jacobs, 31, of 7044 N. 92nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 24 of retaining a financial transaction device without consent and illegal use of a financial transaction device. He was sentenced Dec. 19 to…

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New sheriff, officials sworn in.

December 21, 2016

New sheriff, officials sworn in. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Craig Mast, who has been the lieutenant for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, was officially sworn in by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton this week as the new Oceana County sheriff. Mast, who won the primary election last August, officially takes over the sheriff duties Jan. 1 when current sheriff…

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Shelby woman sentenced in bizarre porn-for-meth case.

December 19, 2016

Shelby woman sentenced in bizarre porn-for-meth case. #OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Shelby woman was sentenced to serve 77 days up front of an 11-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 19, for a conviction of using a computer to commit a crime in a bizarre case that involves pornographic photos, methamphetamine,…

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Man, 18, admits to sexually assaulting young girl.

December 19, 2016

Man, 18, admits to sexually assaulting young girl. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Rothbury man faces a minimum prison term of 51-85 months after pleading “no contest” to first-degree criminal sexual conduct Monday, Dec. 19, in 27th Circuit Court. Kenneth Eugene Carr, of 6981 128th Ave., sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 7,…

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Montague man, 64, faces prison for CSC.

December 19, 2016

Montague man, 64, faces prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man faces a minimum of five years in prison after pleading “no contest” Monday, Dec. 19, in 27th Circuit Court to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., molested a female child under the age…

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Fistfight follows crash.

December 19, 2016

Fistfight follows crash. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was dispatched to an assault following a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Dec. 18, at 4:42 p.m. on Meadow Lane near Driftwood Drive, according to Trooper Dan Thomas. A man, allegedly driving recklessly and on suspended license, collided with a wrecker truck that was pulling a…

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Household Water Well Program helps rural Michigan homeowners

December 19, 2016

Household Water Well Program helps rural Michigan homeowners Michigan rural homeowners who need to repair or construct new wells may be eligible for a low-interest loan through the Household Water Well Program (HHWWP). Administered by the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP), HHWWP offers an up to $11,000 loan for water-well construction or repairs. Loans carry an interest rate of 1…

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Jazz bands perform for seniors.

December 19, 2016

Jazz bands perform for seniors. #OceanaCountyCouncilonAging. HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging recently hosted two Christmas celebrations, serving 154 dinners to area seniors. Entertainment featured the talents of the Shelby High School Jazz Ensemble Wednesday, Dec. 14, and the Hart High School Jazz Band Thursday, Dec. 15.

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Community’s support for fire victims ‘overwhelming.’

December 18, 2016

Community’s support for fire victims ‘overwhelming.’ No more donations needed. #OceanaCountyNews #ParkviewManorFire HART — The Oceana community has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist the Parkview Manor victims, and donations are now no longer needed. “Thank you to everyone who has donated to the victims of the Parkview Manor apartment fire in Hart!” states Oceana’s Home…

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78th District Court arraignments.

December 18, 2016

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Austin Michael Nead, 20, of 6659 Clock Rd., Walkerville, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of failure to register as sex offender. Preliminary conference: Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

December 18, 2016

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Zachary Aaron Dixon, 23, of 748 Winter St., Spring Lake, was found guilty Nov. 21 of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) less than $200 and was sentenced Dec. 12 to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

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