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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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.…
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…
Sheriff-Elect completes leadership training. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Oceana County Sheriff-Elect Craig Mast recently completed a two-week training program designed for newly-elected sheriffs sponsored by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA). Sheriff-Elect Mast, who will officially take office Jan. 1, 2017, satisfied all requirements and earned a certificate of completion. “The New Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute consists of two weeks of highly-intensive training,”…
Sgt. Skipski honored for 20 years of service. #OceanaCountyNews #HartPoliceDepartment HART — Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department was honored during the Dec. 12 Hart City Council meeting for his 20 years of service to the community. Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar presented Skipski with a plaque for reaching the milestone in his career. “On December 1st, 2016,…
Community rallies to help fire victims. #OceanaCountyNews HART — In the true spirit of giving, the local community has rallied together to help the victims of the devastating fire at Parkview Manor Thursday morning, Dec. 15. Oceana’s Home Partnership has provided a list of specific needs of the residents who lost everything in the massive fire that destroyed two of…
Taranko is Michigan’s ‘Outstanding Principal.’ #OceanaCountyNews #HartPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The “dynamic” Amy Taranko, who is the Spitler Elementary School principal for Hart Public Schools, was recently awarded as the “2016 Outstanding Practicing Principal” by the Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools Principals Association. “We nominated her because we always thought she was the best,” said Hart Superintendent…
Driver allegedly wields gun at pedestrian. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating an incident that involved a suspect brandishing a gun at a pedestrian on Hart Street Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 9:05 p.m., said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A male pedestrian was approached by a dark-colored SUV, and the passenger began talking to him. The…
Vending machines vandalized. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police received a report of malicious destruction of property to the vending machines at the Rothbury rest area on southbound US 31 Monday, Dec. 12, at 1:03 p.m. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, Dec. 12, 2016: 9 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31…
Lighthouse volunteers needed for 2017 season. LUDINGTON — Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association is looking for volunteers to be lighthouse keepers next summer. The SPLKA is a nonprofit organization that manages four western Michigan lighthouses: Big Sable Lighthouse in the Ludington State Park, the Ludington North Breakwater Light, Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Silver Lake State Park near Mears, and…
Crash victim remains critical. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER — A 76-year-old man who was airlifted from Mercy Lakeshore Campus in Shelby to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids for injuries sustained in a rollover crash on Park Street near Oceana Drive early Wednesday morning, Dec. 14, remains in critical condition, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Det. Shane Hasty. Dennis Craig is…
Fire ‘scare’ at Wilson’s store. #OceanaCountyNews #Mears GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Just one day after the massive apartment fire at the Parkview Manor apartment complex in Hart, Wilson’s General Store near Mears had a fire “scare” Friday morning, Dec. 16, at approximately 5 a.m. Related story here “Wilson’s General Store had a fire scare this morning when they opened,” said Oceana…
Recent birth, 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. Corbin Allan Morgan, the son of Kasey and Jeremy Morgan of Hart, was born December 15, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to…
Tenant witnessed people jumping out windows, heard screams for help. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. UPDATE: Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator James Duram notified OCP at 4:46 p.m. Thursday that residents will not be able to return to their apartments until Friday due to utility issues. HART — Becca Gallop, a mother of two young girls, lives in apartment…
Minor injuries in apartment fire; donations being accepted. Big Hart Brewing Company and Gale’s IGA are designated drop-off sites. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. UPDATE: Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator James Duram notified OCP at 4:46 p.m. Thursday that residents will not be able to return to their apartments until Friday due to utility issues. HART — The six…
‘People were jumping out windows’ during apartment fire. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Several people are injured and 81 residents are displaced due to a massive fire at the Parkview Manor apartment complex at 710 East Main Street early Thursday morning, Dec. 15. “People were jumping out windows,” said Hart Area Fire Chief Ken Klotz. It was…
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