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Recent births, reported Feb. 3, 2017. #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. Ethan James Dean, the son of Erica Morse and Michael Dean of Mears, was born January 26, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…
Hesperia man arrested for probation violation. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for probation violation Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 1:44 p.m. in the 8400 block of East M 20. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene. Other recent police news includes: Wednesday, Feb. 1,…
Sex offender jailed for squatting. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 29-year-old White Cloud man was sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court for a high-court misdemeanor of failing to comply with sex offender registration duties and a misdemeanor of squatting. Albert Davis, whose address in court files is listed as 285 Lakeview Dr., was ordered to…
Sex offender sent to jail, expects deportation. #OceanaCountyPress #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Shelby man was sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for second-degree criminal sexual conduct, and upon his release from jail is expected to be deported to Mexico, said Oceana County…
Police investigate possible crime involving unemployment benefits. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a “suspicious situation” Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 5:26 p.m. in the 9000 block of South 192nd Avenue where the victim claims someone is using his or her name to obtain unemployment benefits, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following is…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews Former deputy pleads guilty to ‘turfing.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —Former Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputy Wesley John Hanks, 52, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in 78th District Court to a misdemeanor charge of malicious destruction of trees, shrubs, crops, grass, turf, soil less than $200 and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs stemming…
Sheriff thanks donors to K-9 unit. #OceanaCountySheriff HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has launched a fundraising effort in order to establish a K-9 unit at the department. Sheriff Craig Mast offered his thanks to the community following the first fundraiser. “To the Newman Church congregation, Pastor Ryker, and community members of Oceana County, I and my staff at…
Vandals damage city hall, store with graffiti. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating two separate complaints of vandalism that occurred at Hart City Hall and Hansen Foods. Vandals used markers to leave graffiti on the exterior of the west end of the city hall building on State Street, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The incident…
OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews Ex-deputy’s ‘turfing’ trial begins Tuesday. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The jury trial against fired Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Wesley John Hanks, 52, who faces two misdemeanor “turfing” charges and a charge of using a police radio while committing a misdemeanor, is set to begin Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. in 78th District Court. Newaygo County…
Shelby man sent to jail for knifepoint robbery. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Shelby man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, to serve one year in jail for a conviction of unarmed robbery. Javier Borrego, of 354 Pine St., initially faced up to life in prison for holding a knife to the…
Montague man receives 5-25 year prison term for CSC. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man received a five to 25 year prison sentence in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) conviction. Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month. Judge Anthony…
Man, 18, sent to prison for sexually assaulting young girl. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 51 months to 25 years in prison Monday, Jan. 30, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Kenneth Eugene Carr, of 6981 128th Ave., sexually assaulted a girl under…
17 guns stolen in break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — “Seventeen different guns, along with clothing and knives were stolen,” during a breaking and entering Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1:18 p.m. in the 4600 block of West Adams Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The case is under investigation. The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating…
Monster catch. #HartLake #HugePike Lucas Farias of Hart, pulled in this 39-inch, 11-pound northern pike while ice fishing on Hart Lake near the Hart Dam Saturday, Jan. 28. Congratulations, Lucas, on the awesome catch! -Contributed photo. This story is copyrighted © 2017 by Media Group 31, LLC and may not be reproduced without its expressed written consent. Please see Use…
78th District Court arraignments include fleeing police, car theft, forgery. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jason Lee Spears, 22, of 3562 Algonquin Dr., Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 7 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of third-degree fleeing a police officer; firearms possession…
Walkerville woman dies in trailer fire. #Walkerville #Fatalfire By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LILLEY TOWNSHIP (Newaygo County) — Mari Sue Conkle, 36, of Walkerville died in a single-wide trailer fire Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, in the 9200 block of 13 Mile Road, approximately one mile from the Oceana County line. The fire was dispatched at approximately 10:30 a.m., said Walkerville Fire…
Walkerville man arrested for drunk driving following rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated Thursday, Jan. 26, at 3:07 a.m. following a rollover crash at the intersection of State and Karen streets. The Hart Police Department (HPD) assisted at the scene. The crash, which was…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Mari Conkle, 36, of Walkerville, died January 25, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Darlene Wierzchowski, 60, of Hesperia, died January 26, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Mary Van Loon, 98, of Whitehall, died January 26, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives…
Recent birth, reported Jan. 27, 2017. #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. Ramiro Adiel Herevia, the son of Clarissa Magallan and Jose Herevia Jr. of Hart, was born January 20, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Daniel Elmer Tietz, 52, of 1098 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Dec. 12 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Jan. 23 to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; must take…
Obituary: Curt Lambrix, 39, Brighton, formerly of Hart. Curt William Lambrix, 39, of Brighton passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born October 23, 1977, in Shelby to Arnold and Ellen (Peeraer) Lambrix. Curt graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1996 and attended Central Michigan University where he…
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