Warrant arrests, crashes keep deputies busy.

March 16, 2017

Warrant arrests, crashes keep deputies busy. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Tuesday, March 14, 2017: – 5:30 a.m., a 26-year-old Shelby woman arrested on a warrant issued in Muskegon County, West Johnson Road, Benona Township. – 1:30 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, East Loop Road and South 198th Avenue, Newfield Township. –…

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Five scouts from same troop earn Eagle Scout rank.

March 15, 2017

Five scouts from same troop earn Eagle Scout rank. #OceanaCountyNews #Troop1145 #EagleScouts PENTWATER – Good-natured competition among the scouts in Troop 1145 has resulted in Eagle Scout awards for five of the troop’s 11 members. “It was positive peer pressure,” said Rick Quinn, former leader of Troop 1145. “It wasn’t competitive in a negative way, but they all kept each…

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Cows run loose on US 31.

March 14, 2017

Cows run loose on US 31. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — Three cows were on the loose on southbound US 31 near Oceana Drive Monday morning, March 13, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the scene near the Muskegon County line at 10:31 a.m. to assist Oceana County Animal Control with the loose cows.…

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Shelby man admits he assaulted victim with metal pot.

March 13, 2017

Shelby man admits he assaulted victim with metal pot. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Shelby man admitted in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 13, that he assaulted a female victim with a metal pot last January in the Village of Shelby. Joshua Michael Flanery, of 64 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 111, pleaded “no contest” to…

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Giggling defendant does not impress judge.

March 13, 2017

Giggling defendant does not impress judge. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Muskegon man who was smiling and giggling during his pretrial hearing in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 13, did not impress Judge Robert D. Springstead, who took the bench for the first time in Oceana County. “You have not impressed me at all this…

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Tree stands, hunting equipment stolen.

March 13, 2017

Tree stands, hunting equipment stolen. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a larceny of tree stands and hunting equipment that was reported Sunday, March 12, at 10:48 a.m. in the 6500 block of Maple Island Road. The following is other recent police activity: Friday, March 10, 2017: – 7:10 p.m., (MSP),…

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Recent births, reported March 13, 2017.

March 13, 2017

Recent births, reported March 13, 2017.  #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.  Erick Aguirre, the son of Nidia Beltran and Luis Aguirre of Hart, was born March 4, 2017. Lilliann Kay Merill-Bowen, the daughter of Kimberly and Kevin Merill-Bowen of Hart, was born March…

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Recent deaths, posted March 13, 2017.

March 13, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Glenn Allen Jacobs, 79, of Hart, died on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Spectrum Health-Ludington Hospital in Ludington. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Evelyn Louise Powers, 99, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart. Arrangements by King Funeral Home &…

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The Land: The Kaszas’ sweet success.

March 10, 2017

The Land: The Kasza’s sweet success. #TheLand. The Land is a monthly series that appears on Oceana County Press featuring local agriculture. If you have a suggestion for a Land story, please email editor@mediagroup31.com.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Samuel and Philip Kasza take maple syrup making pretty seriously. In seven years the brothers have taken the operation…

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78th District Court arraignments include CSC, B&E.

March 10, 2017

78th District Court arraignments include CSC, B&E. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Theodore Allen Dumont, 42, of 2700 W. Connie St., Rothbury, was arrested March 3 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under age 13.…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

March 10, 2017

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Steve N. Aslakson, 63, of 3473 W. M 20, New Era, was found guilty March 6 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served…

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Stalking, domestic violence cases among police activity.

March 10, 2017

Stalking, domestic violence cases among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Thursday, March 2, 2017: – 2:06 p.m., (Hart Police Department), found property, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 3, 2017: – 5:29 p.m., (HPD), a 31-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, City of Hart.…

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Montague woman arrested for drug delivery to a minor.

March 8, 2017

Montague woman arrested for drug delivery to a minor. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A 30-year-old Montague woman was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Monday, March 6, at 12:53 p.m. for a felony of delivery of controlled substances to a minor after turning herself in at the sheriff’s office. In a separate incident, a 42-year-old Rothbury man was arrested after…

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Hart and Shelby wrestlers shine at MHSAA Individual state wrestling tournament

March 7, 2017

Hart and Shelby wrestlers shine at MHSAA Individual state wrestling tournament By George C. Wilson, OCP special writer. AUBORN HILLS — The Hart Pirates capped a good team competition season in wrestling with an impressive performance in the individual state tournament the first weekend in March.  Coach Brad Altland praised his wrestlers, “We really performed well as a team and…

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Assault, fugitive arrest among police activity.

March 7, 2017

Assault, fugitive arrest among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, March 3, 2017: – 8:30 p.m., car/deer crash, 126th Avenue and Jackson Road, Crystal Township. Saturday, March 4, 2017: – 10:05 a.m., a 25-year-old Hart man was arrested for expired operator’s license, unregistered vehicle and no insurance,…

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Ludington attorney hired as assistant prosecutor.

March 6, 2017

Ludington attorney hired as assistant prosecutor. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Chad A. DeRouin of Ludington has been hired as the new chief assistant prosecutor for Oceana County, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. A Muskegon native, DeRouin earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 2010 and his law degree from Thomas A. Cooley Law School in 2013. He began…

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Recent deaths, posted March 6, 2017.

March 6, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Harry Carpenter, 90, of Shelby, died Friday, March 3, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby Pauline “Polly” Werner Labiotka, 67, of Wyoming, Mich., and formerly of New Era, died on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby Delmar Carl Kokx, 87, of Hart, died on Friday, March…

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Rotary, community foundation offer funding for youths to attend summer camp.

March 4, 2017

Application deadline is March 17. #OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyRotaryClub #OceanaCountyCommunityFoundation SHELBY — The Shelby Rotary Club and the Community Foundation for Oceana County are pleased to offer the chance for Oceana youth to attend summer camp. Both groups want to impact the youth of Oceana County who, due to financial hardship, may never have the opportunity to attend camp. Awards are capped…

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78th District Court sentencings.

March 3, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Michael Alan Parsons, 30, of 4616 S. 132nd Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Feb. 27 of non-sufficient fund (NSF) check $100 or less and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit…

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78th District Court arraignments.

March 3, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Jaime Bernal, 32, of 5397 E. Harrison Rd., Walkerville, was arrested Feb. 27 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of fourth-degree fleeing a police officer and a misdemeanor of no security/no insurance. Preliminary conference:…

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No charges to be filed against naked man.

March 3, 2017

No charges to be filed against naked man. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon issued a statement Friday, March 3, that the 18-year-old man, who is an adult foster care resident, will not be criminally charged in connection to the incident last week that involved him allegedly running the streets of Hart while…

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