Recent birth, reported July 22, 2016.

July 22, 2016
Recent birth, reported July 22, 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.  Rain Elizabeth Dutton, the daughter of Kara and Trenton Dutton of Shelby, was born July 18, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial…

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Recent death, reported July 22, 2016.

July 22, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following death was reported to OCP on July 22, 2016: Cindy L. Earle, 65, of Mears, passed away July 21, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Service club cleans up US 31.

July 22, 2016
Service club cleans up US 31.

#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterNews #PentwaterServiceClub #Adopt-A-Highway Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Temperatures and humidity in the 80s at 8 a.m. didn’t deter 20 Pentwater Service Club members from cleaning up two miles of US 31 as part of the State of Michigan’s Adopt-A-Highway Program Thursday, July 21. The club is among the many hundreds of businesses, civic groups and families…

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Multiple agencies search for domestic violence suspect.

July 22, 2016
Multiple agencies search for domestic violence suspect.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART — A warrant has been issued for a 48-year-old Hart man for domestic violence following an assault Thursday, July 21, at 3:31 a.m. in the 2000 block of Polk Road, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The suspect fled the scene on foot prior to the responding officers’ arrival, Salazar said, and police attempted to locate…

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Follow yard sale rules, or you could end up with a ticket.

July 21, 2016
Follow yard sale rules, or you could end up with a ticket.

#OceanaCountyNews #HartNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — With summer in full swing, yard sales are popping up all over the place. However, in the City of Hart and most other communities, there are rules to follow if you want to have a garage or yard sale. Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar has encountered several yard sales in the city…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include unarmed robbery, felonious assault.

July 21, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include unarmed robbery, felonious assault.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: Timothy Lee Veltman, 32, of 5650 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, was pleaded “no contest” May 23 to unarmed robbery. Veltman was sentenced July 18 to serve five months upfront of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 101 days served;…

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78th District Court arraignments include false felony report, larceny.

July 21, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include false felony report, larceny.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Markie Marie Castillo, 26, of 5497 E. Deer Rd., Walkerville, was arrested July 7 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of false report of a felony (unlawful driving away of an auto). Preliminary conference: July 25 at 3 p.m.…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 21, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Manuel Riley, 18, of 5340 W. Taylor Rd., Hart, was found guilty July 18 of larceny $200-$1,000 and sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; and $150 in fines…

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Camper faces reckless firearm charge after allegedly shooting himself.

July 21, 2016
Camper faces reckless firearm charge after allegedly shooting himself.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 48-year-old Macomb, Michigan man who police said accidentally shot himself in the hand when he was handling his 9 mm pistol while camping at the Jellystone Campground near Silver Lake July 3, was arraigned this week in 78th District Court on a misdemeanor charge of reckless use of firearms. Alberto Urbano…

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Fraud, disorderly conduct among police activity.

July 21, 2016
Fraud, disorderly conduct among police activity.

#OceanaCountyNews     #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, July 20, 2016: 10 a.m., ATM fraud, 1000 block of 72nd Ave., Shelby Township. 8:15 p.m., disorderly conduct, 4000 block of W. Monroe Rd., Weare Township. Tuesday, July 19, 2016: 11:07 p.m., hit-and-run crash, no injuries, 192nd Ave., Greenwood Township. The…

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UPDATE: Accused child abuser is a 4th-grade teacher.

July 21, 2016
UPDATE: Accused child abuser is a 4th-grade teacher.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 37-year-old Mount Pleasant man who allegedly “dragged his 5-year-old adopted son into Silver Lake and forcibly held his head under water repeatedly,” in front of a crowd of beach goers last week is a fourth-grade teacher for Mount Pleasant Public Schools. Jeremy L. Ruble was arraigned in 78th District Court this…

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Accused child abuser arraigned.

July 21, 2016
Accused child abuser arraigned.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews HART — The 37-year-old Mount Pleasant man who allegedly “dragged his 5-year-old adopted son into Silver Lake and forcibly held his head under water repeatedly,” in front of a crowd of beach goers last week was arraigned in 78th District Court this week, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Jeremy L. Ruble faces one felony count of…

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Mears woman, 65, dies following moped crash.

July 21, 2016
Mears woman, 65, dies following moped crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterNews PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Cindy Lou Earle, 65, of Mears died following a moped crash on Longbridge Road near Orange Street Wednesday, July 20, at approximately 7:15 p.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Earle “was thrown from her moped causing her to hit her head on the roadway causing a serious head injury,” according…

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Community input needed for health survey.

July 19, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews   #DistrictHealthDepartment#10 HART — District Health Department #10 is conducting a community survey as part of its community health improvement process and is in need of input from Oceana County residents. The overall goal of the community survey is to gather information from Oceana residents on what makes a community a healthy place to live. The survey is quick,…

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Average age of 1st-time marijuana user in Oceana is 13.5.

July 19, 2016
Average age of 1st-time marijuana user in Oceana is 13.5.

#OceanaCountyNews #MarijuanaUse. HART — Among teens in Oceana County, marijuana remains among the top substances of choice, surpassing tobacco use in recent years, according to a press release issued by District Health Department #10. “As of this year, 19 percent of high school students have ever tried marijuana — a decrease from 28 percent in 2014,” the press release states.…

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Rothbury man pleads guilty to car wash break-in.

July 18, 2016
Rothbury man pleads guilty to car wash break-in.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Rothbury man who broke into a Shelby car wash business last month pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 18, to breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. David Barco Quintero, of 2423 W. Meadow Lane, faces up to five months of upfront jail time as part of…

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Drug smuggling case heads to trial.

July 18, 2016
Drug smuggling case heads to trial.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who allegedly smuggled drugs inside her body into the Oceana County Jail that she stole from the adult foster care home where she was living asked 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton for a jail term instead of a prison sentence Monday, July 18, during her sentencing.…

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‘Facebook feud’ lands pair in jail.

July 18, 2016
‘Facebook feud’ lands pair in jail.

#OceanaCountyNews   #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Two Mears men convicted of felonious assault stemming from “a Facebook feud that went bad” were sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 18. Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., 29, and Nicholas John Erickson, 38, “rushed the door” of a home in Grant Township and assaulted a…

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