Recent births, posted Dec. 12, 2016.

December 12, 2016

Recent birth, reported December 12, 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.  Anastasia Lynn Rodriguez, the daughter of Jenna and Christian Rodriguez of Shelby, was born December 7, 2016. Winter Moon Camargo, the daughter of Nadean Pranger and Vincent Camargo of Hart, was…

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Christmas shopping safety tips.

December 12, 2016

Christmas shopping safety tips. #MichiganStatePolice HART — The Michigan State Police reminds holiday shoppers to follow a few simple safety precautions when shopping in stores and online. “A primary factor in crime prevention is being aware of your surroundings and potential areas of danger,” advised Community Service Trooper Dan Thomas. “By remaining vigilant and following a few safety tips, you…

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MSP’s ‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ makes Christmas brighter for many.

December 12, 2016

MSP’s ‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ makes Christmas brighter for many. #MichiganStatePolice    #StuffaBlueGoose PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police is conducting an event this Friday, “Stuff a Blue Goose for Christmas,” to benefit those less fortunate in Mason and Oceana counties. The blue goose is the MSP patrol car. “We have long referred to our patrol cars as…

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Recent deaths, reported Dec. 12, 2016.

December 12, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Leon Balcom, 76, of Rothbury, died Nov. 28, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Paul Grantz, 73, of Shelby, died Dec. 11, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Daniel James Merten, 55, of Centreville, passed away December 10, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart.…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

December 12, 2016

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court:   – Marc Phillip Pastoor, 44, current address unavailable, was found guilty Oct. 24 of marijuana delivery and was sentenced Dec. 5 to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for two days…

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Fugitive arrested.

December 12, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Fugitive arrested. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Saturday, Dec. 10, at 5:25 p.m. in the 1000 block of 176th Avenue. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Friday, Dec. 9, 2016: 6 p.m., malicious destruction of property, a truck was egged…

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Oceana women help Ladder reach greater heights.

December 12, 2016

Oceana women help Ladder reach greater heights. By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. #OceanaWomenWhoCare SHELBY — The Ladder Community Center was recently chosen by the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) to receive individual $100 contributions from each member. The gifts total $15,000. The 10-month-old, intergenerational and ethnically-diverse community center in Shelby offers both youth and older adults a place…

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‘A Broken Christmas Carol’ Sunday.

December 12, 2016

‘A Broken Christmas Carol’ Sunday. #OceanaCountyEntertainment HART — Don your most ‘comfy’ PJs and join Ebenezer Scrooge as he travels back in time while trying to fix his broken Christmas during the Third Annual Pajama Party’s “A Broken Christmas Carol” Sunday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. The redemptive retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic is suitable…

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Closings and cancellations, Dec. 12, 2016.

December 11, 2016

Closings and cancellations, Dec. 12, 2016. #SchoolClosings Shelby Public Schools. Hart Public Schools. Hesperia Community Schools.

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78th District Court arraignments.

December 10, 2016

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Daniel Elmer Tietz, 52, of 1098 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was arrested Nov. 10 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) and a misdemeanor of…

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ORV stolen from David Allen Racing.

December 10, 2016

ORV stolen from David Allen Racing. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart Post are investigating the theft of a side-by-side ORV from David Allen Racing Motorsports near Fremont. “The vehicle was stolen from the business on or about Nov. 1,” stated Sgt. Adam Clement. “The vehicle is described as a Polaris Razor, two-seat vehicle…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

December 9, 2016

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Douglas Gordon LeClair, 61, of 3516 W. Hansen Rd., Ludington, was found guilty Dec. 6 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days at the court’s disrection over the next year…

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Police handle minor crashes.

December 9, 2016

Police handle minor crashes. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016: 9:07 p.m., car/deer crash, Monroe Road and 72nd Avenue, Weare Township. 7:35 p.m., domestic assault, under investigation, 4000 block of 168th Avenue, Colfax Township. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016: 9:45 a.m., possible fraud, 100 block…

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Hunter, 76, found deceased.

December 9, 2016

Hunter, 76, found deceased. #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Leon Balcom, 76, of Rothbury, who died of natural causes, was found in his vehicle on a two-track near 96th Avenue and McKinley Road Thursday, Dec. 8, at 2:29 p.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The call was dispatched as a “dead…

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Closings and cancellations, Dec. 9, 2016

December 9, 2016

Closings and cancellations, Dec. 9, 2016 #schoolclosings  Hart Public Schools are closed today, Friday, Dec. 9.

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Student suspended for bringing airsoft pistol to school.

December 8, 2016

Student suspended for bringing airsoft pistol to school. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — A male juvenile student was suspended from Shelby High School for 10 days after allegedly bringing an airsoft pistol to school Friday, Dec. 2, according to Shelby Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bauer. The student could be charged in juvenile court, said Shelby Police Chief…

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Federal judge stops recount.

December 7, 2016

Federal judge stops recount.  #Recount. LANSING — The Michigan Presidential Election recount has been halted by the same federal judge who previously decided that a recount was allowable. U.S. District Judge Mark Goldsmith issued his written opinion late Wednesday, several hours after hearing arguments about whether a recount in Michigan is warranted or not. The Michigan Republican Party and Michigan Attorney General’s…

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Obituary: Manuel Rosa, 81, Pentwater.

December 7, 2016

Obituary: Manuel Rosa, 81, Pentwater. #OceanaCountyDeaths. Manuel Wela Rosa, age 81, of Pentwater, and formerly of Indian, Alaska, passed away in Anchorage, Alaska, November 22, 2016.  Wela was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 7, 1935. As a young man, he worked as a tile setter in Hawaii and eventually opened his own tile business and was considered one of…

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