HART — A 41-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Hart Police Department Thursday evening, June 9, for felonies of assault with intent to commit to great bodily harm less than murder and unlawful imprisonment. Tony Jerome Lopez, of 314 Hart Street, was lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $25,000/cash/surety bond. Lopez is accused of severely beating a…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Skyler Joseph Villanueva, 26, of 461 E. Main St., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office…
The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – William Bradley Simons, 51, of 5830 N. 120th Ave., Hart, was found guilty April 26 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced June 6…
Peterson Farms supplies most of the apples for ‘Happy Meals’ sold in state. LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen honored an Oceana County food processor and a McDonald’s franchise owner who have made significant contributions to state agriculture and helped McDonald’s restaurants reach an important milestone. Peterson Farms, headed by fourth-generation fruit-grower Earl Peterson, has supplied most of the apples for…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hillsdale, Michigan man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office early Thursday morning, June 9, for operating while intoxicated – boating. Evan Watkins was located by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Pentwater Township and was found to be “highly intoxicated,” said OCSO Lt. Craig Mast. “He was transported to dock in…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the larceny of a US flag from Dad’s Automotive, at 3505 S. Oceana Dr. “The staff had received two American flags as an appreciation for a donation they had given to the Shelby American Legion,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. “The staff had displayed one…
HART — A 26-year-old Hart man was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, June 7, at 5 p.m. in the 200 block of State Street. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent police activity includes: Sunday, June 5, 2016: – 4:55 p.m., (Hart Police Department), property damage crash,…
PENTWATER — The Oceana Women Who Care (WWC) did it again at their one-hour meeting Tuesday, June 7. The Wayne Elhart BE NICE Memorial Fund was selected to receive personal checks from each WWC member totaling $14,000. “Our mission is to assist in the funding of mental illness awareness and suicide prevention training for K-12 schools, their students and staffs,…
HART — One in eight people with HIV doesn’t know they have it. District Health Department #10 encourages residents to get tested. The health department is providing free HIV testing beginning now through September 30, 2016. Testing is available during walk-in clinics or by appointment. To find a walk-in clinic, visit www.dhd10.org. To schedule an appointment, call (888) 217-3904. HIV…
The Land series on local agriculture is brought to you by House of Flavors Restaurants in Ludington and Manistee: Bringing Something Sweet to the Lakeshore: www.houseofflavors.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Larry Van Sickle has been farming asparagus most of his life, and the 73-year-old has observed many changes over the years in Oceana County’s biggest agricultural industry.…
HART — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and other state and local public health agencies are working to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) infections linked to three brands of flour – Gold…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Mears man faces up to a year in jail after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, to felonious assault. Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., of 69 S. 56th Ave., Mears, was arrested April 29 by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for felonies of first-degree home invasion,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The jail bond for a 28-year-old Mears man who faces charges of assault by strangulation, arson pre-burn $200-$1,000 and larceny $100-$1,000 was increased to $100,000 cash by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton Monday, June 6. Jacob Allen Wilson, of 5549 Cherry Court, was “involved in an altercation” with a family member and…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who allegedly smuggled drugs into the Oceana County Jail that she stole from the adult foster care home where she was living pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, to larceny in a building. One count of furnishing contraband to prisoners was dismissed against Rachelle Joyce Fitch…
CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a boat motor reported Friday, June 3, at 4 p.m. in the 7000 block of 56th Avenue. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Friday, June 3, 2016: – 1:15 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Taylor Road, Shelby Township. – 6:40 p.m., trespassing,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — A Rothbury man was arrested by the Shelby Police Department early Monday morning, June 6, after allegedly attempting to break into a car-wash business on State Street and then fleeing from the officer on foot. Shelby Police Chief Terry TenBrink said the suspect used a pry bar and hammer to pry open the door…
Today we begin a new weekly blog series titled “Shaken, Not Stirred” by Jim Bond. For over two decades, this veteran broadcaster was the producer and host of radio talk shows in Houston, Texas, St. Louis, Columbia, Jefferson City and Kansas City, Missouri; and Louisville, Kentucky. These programs ranged from light-hearted call-in programs to in-depth conversations with artists, authors, leaders…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Four local fire departments battled a fire at 2880 West Polk Road Saturday afternoon, June 4, which extensively damaged a two-story home that contained three apartments. A total of 15 people lived in the home, said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents, and…
The Financial Minute is sponsored by Shelby State Bank with offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Muskegon counties: www.shelbybank.com. Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in modern medicine, there are more Americans over the age of 65 than there have ever been. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that by 2050, more than 20 percent of U.S. residents will be aged 65…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails. Eleven officers from five counties completed the academy. Two were recognized for their leadership and academic achievement in the corrections academy. Travis…
HART — The First Baptist Church is holding Vacation Bible School, June 13-16. This year’s theme, “Vacation Bible School: Hidden Treasure,” involves lost islands and buried treasures as kids explore Christ’s love. Preschool through eighth grade are welcome to attend. Vaction Bible School is set for 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. The First Baptist Church is located at…
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