#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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,…
#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…
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…
#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.…
#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.
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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,…
#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,…
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