Fremont man injured in motorcycle/deer crash. #OceanaCountyNews GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 49-year-old Fremont was transported by ambulance to an area hospital Wednesday, Aug. 2, at approximately 9 p.m. after he crashed into a deer with his 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle on East Garfield Road near the South 200th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver…
Wrong-way driver on US 31. #OceanaCountyCrime WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to a call of a wrong-way driver on US 31 Thursday, Aug. 3, at 10 a.m., according to Sgt. Adam Clement. An elderly woman was traveling southbound in the northbound lane, Clement said. No one was injured. Other recent police activity…
Man, 73, injured while trying to do donut at dunes. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 73-year-old Ottawa Lake, Michigan man was transported by Oceana County EMS to an area hospital Wednesday, Aug. 2, following a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The crash, which occurred…
Mears couple allegedly resist arrest following domestic assault. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Mears couple suspected of assaulting each other could also face felony charges of resisting and obstructing police following an incident Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 1 a.m. in the 5700 block of Mears Street, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “The situation is being reviewed for possible…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Steven Lynn Satterlee, 26, of 8363 N. 46th St., Augusta, Michigan, was found guilty July 27 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit…
Arraignments include CSC, felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Henry Verschueren, 27, of 2149 152nd Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim 13-15 years old; using computers to commit a crime; and accosting…
Farm crops damaged. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — Crop damage was reported at Holiday Farms on West Lever Road Tuesday, August 1, at 3:15 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “Vehicles were driven through the corn fields, causing extensive damage,” Mast said. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday, July 31, 2017: – 12:53 p.m., (Oceana County…
Mr. T goes to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. #OceanaCountyPeople. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. BLUE LAKE TOWNSHIP (Muskegon County) — Northern Muskegon County is home to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, one of the world’s top summer arts camps. The instructors at the camp come from all over to share their talents and gifts with inspiring young artists, who attend…
Shelby man pleads guilty to cutting off tether. #OceanaCountyCourts By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Shelby man on probation for a conviction of receiving and concealing firearms pleaded guilty Monday, July 31, to a felony of a tampering with an electronic monitoring device in 27th Circuit Court. Logan Nathaniel Duvall, of 84 Ellis St., was arrested by the…
Georgia man arrested for ecstasy possession at festival faces jail. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 28-year-old Georgia man who was arrested for methamphetamine possession at the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury last June faces serving four months up front of a discretionary jail term. Markus Blake Gaston of McDonough, Georgia was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’,…
Man faces jail for humiliating wife on Facebook. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 46-year-old man who testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 31, that he accessed his wife’s Facebook account in Walkerville last April with the intent to humiliate her faces serving up to 90 days in jail. Travis Allen Quist, of 8213 Willard Rd., Millington,…
Serial robber caught, deputy with local ties apprehends gunman. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. RAVENNA — Two suspects are in custody in connection with a series of armed robberies that occurred recently in a three-county area, according to Muskegon County Sheriff Michael Poulin. A Muskegon County sheriff’s deputy from Oceana County, Christian Herremans, apprehended the armed gunman early this morning…
Recent births, reported July 28, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Luna Emma Maria Martinez, the daughter of Arandy Lara-Rinconada and George Martinez of Shelby, was born July 26, 2017. Alejandro Ayden Evans Santiago, the son of Alice and Melecio Santiago of Hart, was born July 28, 2017. Recent births are brought to you by…
Sand sculpture contest highlights Homecoming. #PentwaterHomecoming2017 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — What’s special about Pentwater that can be sculpted from damp sand on Charles Mears State Park’s beautiful beach? This year’s Pentwater Sand Sculpture Contest is Friday, August 11, and teams this year will be judged on how well they sculpt a design that reflects Pentwater’s 2017 Homecoming…
Homecoming fireworks set for Aug. 12 #PentwaterHomecoming2017 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Pentwater continues its ambitious celebrations of Homecoming and the Fourth of July with two fun fireworks displays each summer. “But they only are possible because more and more Homecoming Parade spectators are putting a few bucks into the canisters of volunteers who walk along the parade…
Blood drive Thursday. #PentwaterVFWPost6017 PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 3, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 North US 31. Both area residents and summer visitors are welcome. The Pentwater Service Club is again providing volunteer staff support. Visit redcrossblood.org to get information about eligibility. To make an appointment,…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Antonio Rocha, 22, of 6827 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was found guilty of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…
Pig roast kicks off Homecoming. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Next Tuesday’s dinner, August 8, serves as a kick-off for Pentwater Homecoming, which runs from Aug. 10-13. The menu includes: pig roast, potato…
EF gets mixed reviews from officials, neighbors. #EF2X17 #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury By Fred Inglis. Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — “Smooth.” That was the word often used by officials who were in charge of law enforcement for the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort, June 22 through July 2. Although, some neighbors do not describe the gigantic musical festival as being…
Warrant arrests, assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 20, 2017: – 1:34 a.m., (Hart Police Department), harassment complaint, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), harassment complaint, 200 block of North State Street, City of Hart. – 12:21 p.m., (HPD), animal complaint, 30 block of State…
CASA looking for volunteers. #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates HART — If you are at least 21 years of age and able to make a commitment to a child, to advocate for them as they work their way through the courts and social service agencies, then you can help. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oceana County is looking for more volunteers. A CASA…
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