#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Amador Estrada, Jr., 20, of 249 W. North Ave., Walkerville, was arraigned in 78th District Court this week on a misdemeanor charge of breaking and entering – illegal entry without owner’s permission in connection to an incident earlier this month that involved a resident in the 400 block of Union Street in…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Dennis Lloyd Keener, 45, of 871 Moran St., Lincoln Park, Michigan, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of unlawful posting of a message (on the Internet) and a misdemeanor of stalking. Preliminary conference: Aug. 22…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – Christopher Russell Dustman, 37, of 13890 Oakwood Circle, Grand Haven, was found guilty June 20 of breaking and entering with intent. He was sentenced Aug. 15 to serve 201 days of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 201 days…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – James Quinton Feddick, 26, of 4838 Lakeshore Dr., Holland, was found guilty Aug. 16 of allowing a person to drive in violation and sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and…
#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterPublicSchools PENTWATER — Pentwater teacher Carrie Jeruzal has been awarded “Middle Level Art Educator of the Year” by the Michigan Art Education Association and will be recognized at the MAEA fall conference in Traverse City. Jeruzal has been teaching art for 15 years and has been at Pentwater Public Schools for 10 years. Some of her career highlights include…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Community College Theater Department and Performing Arts Series announce auditions for “Godspell,” August 28, 29, 6 to 9 p.m., in the college’s Center Stage Theater. “Godspell” was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz and it took the world by storm. Led by the…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Candice Lee Fennel, 20, of Walkerville, was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court this week to one year and one day to four years in prison in a bizarre stabbing case that may have involved prostitution. Fennel pleaded “no contest” to felonious assault last month. She may be eligible for special alternative incarceration…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court to 20-60 years in prison for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) after repeatedly raping a young girl who was 6 or 7 years old at the time in the Village of Hesperia in 2003. Robert Eric Cupps,…
#OceanaCountyNews #LakeMichiganDrowning By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The body of fisherman Steve Bruce, 62, of Hart was transported to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids for an autopsy after it was recovered from Lake Michigan Wednesday evening, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, and autopsy results may shed more light on the fishing accident that claimed two lives.…
#OceanaCountyNews #LakeMichiganDrowning UPDATE: At 5:50 p.m., OCP was notified by Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, stating that Steve Bruce’s body was recovered from Lake Michigan. “His body is on a boat headed to shore now,” Mast said. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The body of Steve Bruce, 62, who drowned in Lake Michigan Sunday…
#OceanaCountyNews #GrantTownship ‘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. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Bill Wagner, 80, has been the township clerk since 1963, and he was recently re-elected to the position during the primary election earlier this month, beating out two Republican opponents. With 53…
#NewaygoCountyNews #CityofGrantBreakIns UPDATE: The Michigan State Police and the Grant Police Department identified Demonte Shannon, 18, of Grant, who was arrested for the break-ins of the Choice One Bank and the Depot Restaurant Thursday, Aug. 18. Shannon was arraigned on the felony charges in the 78th District Court of Newaygo County. GRANT (Newaygo County) — The Hart post of the…
#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterServiceClub #PentwaterHomecoming2016 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — It’s a real challenge for a chamber of commerce in a small community like Pentwater to raise over $13,000 in voluntary donations each year to pay for two terrific fireworks shows. But thanks to generous Homecoming Parade spectators on Aug. 13 and volunteers organized by the Pentwater Service Club…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews ROTHBURY — A 49-year-old Coopersville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for driving while license suspended (DWLS) at Michigan Avenue and Winston Road Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 10:07 p.m. Other recent MSP activity includes; Monday, Aug. 16, 2016: 3 p.m., illegal use of a credit card, 9000 block of Potawatomie Trail, Benona…
#OceanaCountyNews #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty SHELBY — What is the driving force behind local scholarships that help area students afford and graduate from college? It’s the 35 scholarship funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, clubs and schools, held and managed by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC). In 2016, these generous donors helped 125 area students avoid added student…
#OceanaCountyNews #Hesperia150 Hesperia celebrates its 150th anniversary Saturday, Aug. 20, with a family-friendly event, “Down on the Farm: 150th Hesperia,” from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Weaver Park, 80 S. Division St., in the village limits. This event, hosted by the local area farm community, is open to everyone and includes a traditional farmers market, petting zoo, tractor show,…
#OceanaCountyNews #LakeMichiganDrowning By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Brian Waslusky of Hart, one of the two fishermen who drowned in Lake Michigan Sunday night, had a near-death experience while fishing in the Pentwater River near the Hart Dam four years ago. Waslusky’s life was saved in March of 2012 by Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Schiller, who pulled the…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Margaret A. Tabor, 88, of Montague, died August 14, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
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