78th District Court arraignments.

August 26, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Misdemeanors – Susan Lynn Whittaker, 50, of 217 N. Michigan Ave., Apt. 2, Shelby; Aug. 21; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); domestic violence. Pretrial: Sept. 12 at 3:15 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Matthew William Fancher, 25, of 2527 Nelson Rd., Goodland, Indiana;…

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Shelby woman injured in 2-vehicle crash.

August 26, 2016
Shelby woman injured in 2-vehicle crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyNews SHELBY — A 33-year-old Shelby woman was injured during a two-vehicle crash Friday, Aug. 26, at 9:35 a.m. on Walnut Street near Fifth Street, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman, who was driving a 2006 Buick Rendezvous, was backing out of her driveway and backed into a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by an…

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Dealership crasher faces OWI III charge following recent wreck.

August 26, 2016
Dealership crasher faces OWI III charge following recent wreck.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 21-year-old Shelby man who crashed through a brick wall and smashed into four cars at the Meyers Chevrolet car dealership in New Era last November now faces a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated following a vehicle crash last weekend. Isidoro Flores-Gomez, Jr., of 263 W. Sixth St., was arrested by…

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Man faces up to life in prison for armed robbery.

August 26, 2016
Man faces up to life in prison for armed robbery.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Shelby man faces up to life in prison for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery in which a knife was held to the victim’s throat. Oscar Borrego, of 186 Pine St., was arrested Aug. 11 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of armed robbery. It is…

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DWLS, fugitive arrests.

August 26, 2016
DWLS, fugitive arrests.

#OceanaCountyNews    #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016: 7 p.m., a 25-year-old Mears woman was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Polk Road and 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 8:46 p.m., a 34-year-old Rothbury man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 2000 block of Whitetail Drive, Grant…

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Shelby woman accused of sexually assaulting 4-year-old boy.

August 26, 2016
Shelby woman accused of sexually assaulting 4-year-old boy.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Shelby woman accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Jennifer Wigren, 33, of 50 Woodrow Rd., remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $25,000/cash/surety bond. Wigren faces a…

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Recent birth, reported Aug. 25, 2016.

August 25, 2016
Recent birth, reported Aug. 25, 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.  Andre Rose Coronado, the son of Erica Darrow and Andy Coronado of Pentwater, was born Aug. 19, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330…

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Hesperia library celebrates 100th anniversary.

August 24, 2016
Hesperia library celebrates 100th anniversary.

#OceanaCountyNews #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — In 1916, the Hesperia Women’s Literary Club started a library with 237 books. This year, the library celebrated its 100th anniversary. State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) presented a special tribute to the Hesperia Community Library marking its 100th anniversary. “This community has reached a significant milestone,” said Library Director Kay Brennan. “The library continues to be…

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Obituary: Steven Bruce, 62, Hart.

August 24, 2016
Obituary: Steven Bruce, 62, Hart.

#OceanaCountyDeaths Steven Jay Bruce, 62, of Hart, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 following a boating accident. He was born January 6, 1954 in Swindon, England to Gordon and Ruth (Hawley) Bruce. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1972 and attended Michigan State University. On June 4, 1982, Steve married Connie Gebhart. Steve is survived by his…

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Police handle DWLS arrest, crashes.

August 24, 2016
Police handle DWLS arrest, crashes.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9:35 p.m. at M-20 and Oceana Drive. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016: – 10:04 p.m., car/deer crash, Stony Lake Road and Scenic Drive, Claybanks Township. Tuesday,…

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Montague man, 64, faces 1st-degree CSC charges.

August 24, 2016
Montague man, 64, faces 1st-degree CSC charges.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man faces three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of third-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., allegedly molested the child in 2008 in…

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Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thanks from Steven Bruce’s family.

August 23, 2016
Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thanks from Steven Bruce’s family.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to those who responded to the fishing accident that took the life of Steven Jay Bruce on August 14:  The US Coast Guard, Oceana County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division, Michigan State Police Dive and Rescue Team, Pentwater Police, Oceana EMS, Mason County Sheriff’s Department, Ludington Police Department, Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department Marine…

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2nd-longest-running fair in the state kicks off today.

August 23, 2016
2nd-longest-running fair in the state kicks off today.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyFair2016 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 145th Annual Oceana County Fair, which is the second-longest running fair in Michigan, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The event draws approximately 25,000 fair goers every year, said Oceana County Fair President Clancy Aerts. The fair’s history dates back to 1871.…

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Recent death, reported Aug. 23, 2016.

August 23, 2016
Recent death, reported Aug. 23, 2016.

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Sharon M. Butler, 67, of New Era, passed away August 20, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Fired police chief’s felony case moves to circuit court.

August 22, 2016
Fired police chief’s felony case moves to circuit court.

#OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal case against former Shelby Police Chief Robert Glen Wilson II, 62, was bound over to 27th Circuit Court during a preliminary conference in 78th District Court Monday, Aug. 22. Wilson faces six felony charges, one of which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, due to allegedly performing…

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Drunk driving arrests, bee hive theft among police activity.

August 22, 2016
Drunk driving arrests, bee hive theft among police activity.

#OceanaCountyNews    #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016: 10:18 p.m., (Hart Police Department), assault and battery, report forwarded to Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office, East Main and State streets. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016: 12:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny of a truck battery, 7000 block of West Fox Road, Golden Township. 11:50 a.m., (MSP), a 31-year-old…

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Man, 79, dies in 2-vehicle crash; woman, 77, critical.

August 22, 2016
Man, 79, dies in 2-vehicle crash; woman, 77, critical.

#NewaygoCountyNews   #DeadlyCrash GARFIELD TOWNSHIP, (Newaygo County) — A 79-year-old Newaygo man, who was a passenger in a pickup truck that crashed into a minivan Sunday afternoon Aug. 21, died, according to a press release from the Michigan State Police. The pickup driver, who is a 77-year-old Newaygo woman, was airlifted from the scene and remains in critical condition, according…

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Search for James Hepworth continues, wife and children prepared for the worst.

August 19, 2016
Search for James Hepworth continues, wife and children prepared for the worst.

#OceanaCountyNews #MasonCountyNews #MissingPerson By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief WEARE TOWNSHIP — It’s been 19 days since Weare Township resident James Hepworth left his job in Ludington, mid-shift, and drove about 60 miles away to a remote location near the Pine River in the Manistee National Forest and hasn’t been seen since, leaving behind his wife, Amanda, and their eight children. Amanda,…

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