Recent deaths, reported Nov. 7, 2016.

November 7, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Rosemary Dykman, 79, of Shelby, passed away November 5, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Joann Riley, 75, of Hesperia, passed away November 6, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Maxine I. Flood, 96, of Hart, passed away November 5, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.…

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Rothbury man, 18, arraigned on CSC charge.

November 5, 2016

Rothbury man, 18, arraigned on CSC charge. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Kenneth Eugene Carr, 18, of 6981 128th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested Oct. 27 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under age 13. Preliminary…

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Alleged squatters arraigned, still in jail.

November 4, 2016
Alleged squatters arraigned, still in jail.

Alleged squatters arraigned, still in jail.   #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The three suspects arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly squatting in a Greenwood Township rental home, have been arraigned in 78th District Court. Nicole Pike, 29, Muskegon, Ronald Dagen, 37, Holton, and Albert Davis, 28, White Cloud were all charged with squatting, a misdemeanor punishable by…

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Recent births, reported November 4, 2016.

November 4, 2016

Recent births, reported November 4, 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.  Amelia Kay Edenburn, the daughter of Hannah and Seth Edenburn of Shelby, was born November 3, 2016. Asher John Sorensen, the son of Teena and John Sorensen of Hart, was born…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

November 3, 2016

  78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Daniel Charles Gilmore, 31, of 3134 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was found guilty Oct. 3 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Oct. 31 to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence;…

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3 arrested for squatting, possible heroin charges pending.

November 3, 2016

3 arrested for squatting, possible heroin charges pending. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Two men and one woman were arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, for allegedly squatting in a rental home for months, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. Drugs, possibly heroin, and drug paraphernalia were located inside…

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Letter to the Editor: MI Supreme Court race is key.

November 3, 2016

Letter to the Editor: MI Supreme Court race is key. #Election2016 Dear Editor: Come election time most people don’t know which of the candidates to vote for on the non-partisan part of the ballot for the Michigan Supreme Court. I’ve been there, done that. That is why I’m writing this letter. The two forces ideologically facing off are the “Rule…

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Letter to the Editor: Republicans are not racists.

November 2, 2016

Letter to the Editor: Republicans are not racists. #OceanaCounty Dear Editor, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important…

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Car/deer crashes continue to plague motorists.

October 31, 2016
Car/deer crashes continue to plague motorists.

Car/deer crashes continue to plague motorists. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Oct. 28, 2016: 3:26 p.m., threats complaint, 3000 block of North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and M 20, Grant Township. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016: Noon, car/deer crash, Maple Island and Fish…

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Snowblower stolen from store.

October 31, 2016
Snowblower stolen from store.

Snowblower stolen from store. #OceanaCountyNews #NewEra NEW ERA — A snowblower valued at over $1,000 was stolen Saturday, Oct. 29, from Veltman Hardware, where it was displayed outside on the sidewalk in front of the store, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The snowblower is “a walk-behind black Briggs and Stratton” that is “brand new…

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Circuit court sentencings include drug delivery, CSC.

October 30, 2016
Circuit court sentencings include drug delivery, CSC.

Circuit court sentencings include drug delivery, CSC. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Mitchell Sidney Fuller, 27, of 507 Church St., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 12 of controlled substance delivery (narcotic or cocaine) less than 50 grams and fourth-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced Oct. 24 to…

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Training focuses on rescuing fellow firefighters.

October 30, 2016
Training focuses on rescuing fellow firefighters.

Training focuses on rescuing fellow firefighters. #OceanaCountyNews HESPERIA — Four Oceana fire departments participated in Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training in the retail space of the former Hesperia Variety Store Saturday, Oct. 29. Firefighters gained valuable training by learning how to save fellow firefighters in various scenarios. Participating departments include Hesperia, Shelby-Benona, Grant Township and Walkerville. The training wrapped up…

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5 EF drug arrests among arraignments.

October 29, 2016
5 EF drug arrests among arraignments.

5 EF drug arrests among arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court, including five defendants facing felony drug charges stemming from their arrests at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury last June: Felonies – Angela Rose Masotti, 20, of 78 4th Ave., Broomall, Pennsylvania, was arrested by the State,…

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Living in the OC: Double JJ ‘legend’ planted Sherwood Forest.

October 28, 2016
Living in the OC: Double JJ ‘legend’ planted Sherwood Forest.

#OceanaCountyNews #DoubleJJResort  #ElectricForestFestival Living in the OC: Double JJ ‘legend’ planted Sherwood Forest. ‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The legendary Wally Wojack, 88, of the Double JJ Resort has accomplished many feats in his life that most of us can…

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Physician assistant joins Pentwater medical practice.

October 28, 2016

Physician assistant joins Pentwater medical practice.  PENTWATER — Physician assistant Jordan Maccoux has joined the Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Family Medicine practice in Pentwater, where he will begin seeing both existing and new patients in November. Maccoux will work in consultation with Dr. Allan Nelson. While studying for his degree in physician assistant studies at Central Michigan University, Maccoux gained experience…

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Recent birth, reported October 28, 2016.

October 28, 2016

Recent births, reported Oct. 28, 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.  Adeline Joy Ustick, the daughter of Natalie Switaj and Jacob Ustick of Hart, was born October 21, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…

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Recent death, reported Oct. 28, 2016.

October 28, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Pedro Camargo, 88, of Hart, passed away October 26, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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78th District Court sentencings.

October 28, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Priscilla Marie Gutierrez, 25, of 3219 Garfield Rd., New Era, was found guilty Sept. 26 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to nine days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit…

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