Weather service issues fire warning; burning ban in effect. GRAND RAPIDS — The National Weather Service has issued a “red flag” fire warning that includes Oceana, Mason, and Manistee counties, effective at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. The area is currently under a “watch” until 8 p.m. tonight. Winds from the southwest at 10 to 20…
Oceana Drive construction among summer projects. #OceanaCountyRoadCommission By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Road Commission has several road projects scheduled for this summer, including repaving Oceana Drive from the north end of the Hart bridge to just beyond Lever Road at a cost of over $530,000. Federal funds will pay the bulk of the costs, and the…
Deadline to register for summer league is May 6. #HartRec HART — The deadline to sign up for Hart Rec “Summerball” is Sunday, May 6. Register online at www.Hartrec.com. Due to soccer cancellations, the Hart Rec “Summerball” clinic scheduled for May 19 has been rescheduled. The clinic for all registered players is free. Bring a glove, bat (if you have…
Assault complaints top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, April 26, 2018: – 7:20 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault and battery, West Tahoe Trail, Grant Township. Friday, April 27, 2018: – 3:48 p.m., (OCSO), assault and battery, East Skeels Road, Otto Township. Saturday, April 28, 2018: – 12:35 a.m., (OCSO), assault and…
Recent deaths, posted April 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William W. (Bill) Moyer, 91, of Montague, died on April 20, 2018. Cecile “Zeke” Brandel, 90, of Hart died on Monday, April 23, 2018. Bernadine D. Scott, 84, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Anne Lucille “Tiny” Kicas, 93, of Hart, died on April 25,…
78th District Court arraignments, posted April 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Devontay Levon Thompson, 27, of 2513 Hoyt St., Muskegon, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on four felony counts of second-offense delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted April 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Aaron Vaughn Jacobs, 32, of 7044 N. 92nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty April 23 of probation violation and was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison with credit for 327 days served in…
Recent births, reported April 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Oakley Bliss Bechtel, the daughter of Brooke and Austin Bechtel of Hart, was born April 20, 2018. Serenity Lynn Woodbury, the daughter of Morgan and Jeordi Woodbury of Hart, was born April 23, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post.…
Disorderly arrest tops HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime #HartPoliceDepartment HART — A 27-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Hart Police Department for disorderly conduct at Washington and Courtland streets Wednesday, April 25, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other recent HPD activity: Thursday, April 19, 2018: – Noon,…
Jury finds man not guilty of CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 12-member jury found a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man not guilty of all three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) Thursday, April 26, following a trial in 27th Circuit Court. Neil Ashley Hopkins, of 1330 Sheron Chapel Rd., faced three felony counts of first-degree CSC…
Accused dog killer faces new felony assault charges. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The 43-year-old Hart man accused of killing his dog faces new felony assault charges stemming from his arrest earlier this week. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on charges of assault with intent to do…
Marijuana legalization vote going on November ballot. #Election2018 LANSING — The fight for legalizing marijuana in Michigan for recreational use got its official start Thursday, April 26, when the State Board of Canvassers ruled that a group pushing the proposal got enough signatures to qualify for the Nov. 6 ballot, according to the Detroit Free Press. The board unanimously approved…
Hart man arrested for felony drunk driving. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for third-offense operating while intoxicated Tuesday, April 24, at 12:52 a.m. in the 4200 block of West Polk Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent…
US 31 construction to begin soon. #MichiganDepartmentofTransportation By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Now that the snow has melted, road construction season begins in Michigan. John Richard of the Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Department outlined projects slated for Oceana County. The biggest project on tap for this summer is resurfacing five miles of US 31 from Shelby Road to Polk Road…
Oceana CAN focus of service club meeting. #PentwaterServiceClub #OceanaCAN PENTWATER — Alyssa Merten, program coordinator for Oceana College Access Network, will provide a presentation about the organization during the Pentwater Service Club meeting Thursday, April 26, at 11:30 a.m. in the Pentwater Public Schools library. Oceana CAN is building a culture within Oceana County focused on post-secondary education awareness, access,…
Fire destroys barn. #OceanaCountyNews ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A barn was destroyed by fire Monday evening, April 23, on 160th Avenue near Baseline Road, said Jerry Frick of the Walkerville Fire Department. The barn owned by Rob Farst was not an active barn for farming, Frick said. No animals were inside it, and no one was injured. It was an older,…
The Land: Fruit expert joins local extension office. #TheLand By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — David Jones has recently joined the Michigan State University Extension Office as the West Central Michigan Tree Fruit Extension Educator. Jones, who has a master’s degree in plant pathology and a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from the University of Wisconsin, offers valuable knowledge for local…
Hart native accepted to medical school. WINONA LAKE, Indiana – Macie Brown, the daughter of Meg and Jeff Brown of Hart, has been accepted to the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she will study to become a physician beginning this fall. Brown graduated from Grace College in December of 2017, with a bachelor’s degree in health science and…
Walkerville man arrested for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime WALKERVILLE — A 43-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault Sunday, April 22, at 3:19 a.m. on West Michigan Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man allegedly strangled a female victim, causing injuries. Alcohol was involved, Mast said. Other police activity over the…
Horse shooting under investigation. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a horse at the Double JJ Resort reported Saturday, April 21, at 10:47 a.m. According to resort staff, the horse survived following emergency veterinary care. No other information was immediately available.
Hesperia man arrested following vehicle, foot chase. #OceanaCountyCrime COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies following a high-speed chase on East Madison Road Friday, April 20, shortly after 3 p.m., said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect fled from police and crashed the vehicle he was driving as he attempted to pull…
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