#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Ella Louise Lossman, 83, of Hart, passed away Sept. 1, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Stanley M. Harjes, 77, of Hart, died Sept. 4, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Maryjane Harper, 69, of Shelby, died Sept. 4, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. William F. Harris,…
#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterNews PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is investigating a burglary of the the Carriage House Antique Mall that occurred Monday, Sept. 5, and the department is asking for the public’s help in solving the case. “On Sept. 5, 2016, officers responded to a report of burglary at the Carriage House Antique Mall in Pentwater,” states a PPD press…
#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterNews PENTWATER — A 59-year-old Farewall, Michigan woman was pronounced dead early Friday morning, Sept. 2, after falling down the stairs in the 600 block of Second Street, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. Marguerite Nellie Forsberg was pronounced dead at the scene. “On Sept. 2, 2016 at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers were called to a residence in…
#OceanaCountyNews #Mears By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. MEARS — A two-story rental house at 5707 Third St. is a total loss following a fire early Sunday morning, Sept. 4, according to Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. No humans were injured, but the family dog died in fire, Klotz said. The two-story house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived at…
#OceanaCountyNews #Mears MEARS — A rental house on Third Street is a total loss following a fire early Sunday morning, Sept. 4, according to Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, Klotz said. Oceana County fire investigators are on scene. More info will be provided as soon as it’s available. Reader submitted…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Midland man, who pleaded “no contest” this week in 27th Circuit Court to delivery of heroin, faces a one-year and one-day prison sentence as part of his plea agreement. Daniel Ryan Murphy, 30, of 4501 Congress Dr., was originally charged with delivery of heroin causing death, which is punishable by…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016: 6 p.m., (Hart Police Department), domestic assault, police report forwarded to Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office, 500 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 8:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), trespassing, 3000 block of South 136th Ave., Ferry Township. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016: 6:30 p.m., (HPD), vehicle…
#OceanaCountyNews #ElectricForest2017 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — Electric Forest organizers have announced that the hugely-popular music and arts festival at the Double JJ Resort that attracts over 40,000 attendees each year will take place during back-to-back weekends in 2017. The first fest is set for June 22-25, and the second one will take place June 29 through July 2.…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently took place in 78th District Court: Misdemeanor arraignments – Eduardo Yanez Silva, 29, of 2275 Shelby Rd., Shelby; Aug. 20; Hesperia Police Department; operating while intoxicated. Pretrial: Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Ralph James Hilton, 61, of 7470 Northern Dr., Pentwater; Oceana County Sheriff’s…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — One suspect has been arrested and warrants are pending for two more suspects allegedly involved in a breaking and entering that resulted in the theft of 50-inch color TV and $3,000 in cash, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Lt. Craig Mast. The break-in occurred Tuesday, Aug. 30, between 2 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. in the…
#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — “We believe the facts warrant a consequence,” said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon after a 25-year-old Ludington trucker was charged with a misdemeanor for rear-ending a family of five and another motorist on US 31 near Stony Lake Road last July. Jonathon William Ashley has been arrested and charged with “violation of…
#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old Pentwater woman admitted to police that she had been drinking following a rollover crash Wednesday evening, Aug. 31, on West Jefferson Road east of 88th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was eastbound on Jefferson Road in a 2002 Ford F350 pickup truck at approximately 8 p.m.…
#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 25-year-old Ludington man who rear-ended a family of five and another motorist on US 31 near Stony Lake Road, July 5, has been arrested and charged with “violation of motor vehicle code causing serious bodily impairment,” according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Jonathon William Ashley’s bond…
#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. Jackson Dean VanDer Zanden, the son of Allyson and Michael VanderZanden of Hart, was born August 30, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaWomenWhoCare PENTWATER — Members of Oceana’s Women Who Care on Tuesday, Sept. 6, will hear Barb Davidson talk about how their combined $100 contributions three months ago — totaling $14,000 — are to be used in the coming school year to bring mental health and suicide prevention training to Oceana students and educators. The one-hour meeting kicks off at…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Karla Rene Fotis, 58, of 2747 E. Forrest, Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 22 of harboring misdemeanants and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $150 in fines and costs. A…
#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;…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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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