UPDATE: The homeowner who brought this to our attention states that approximately an hour after this story was posted that she was contacted by the road commission, which took responsibility for the pile. The DNR also contacted OCP and said it was the road commission’s pile. These deer were struck by vehicles – no poaching occurred. The pile has been…
Arraignments include meth possession, home invasion. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Donald Wayne McCallum, 34, of 5136 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Preliminary conference: Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Recent births, reported November 18, 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. William Emilia Walsworth Mayorquin, the son of Maria and Matthew Walsworth of Hart, was born November 14, 2016. Kendon Thomas Spinner, the son of Samantha Verschueren and Keith Spinner of Hart,…
West Shore Bank kicks off ‘Spirit of Giving’ campaign. LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, Shop-N-Save in Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, are teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving.” This is West Shore Bank’s eighth year to team up with local food store…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Steven Geno Rice II, 40, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 14 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…
Library hosts photo contest, offers unique calendar. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — If you are looking for a creative activity, join the Hesperia Community Library’s photo contest, “Hesperia, The Way I See It.” The library is taking entries Monday, Nov. 21. This is limited to residents of the Hesperia Library district and there are two divisions — student and adult. You can take…
Pentwater prepares to fix its streets. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER — Buoyed by Pentwater Village voters’ 2-1 approval of the Street Improvement Plan bond proposal, the Smart Streets Plan Work Group was back at work Nov. 10 to begin mapping out next steps. “We are deeply humbled by the wide margin of support, and thank everyone who voted yes,” said Norm Shotwell.…
‘Tis the giving season. #OceanaCountyNews #CommunityFoundationForOceanaCounty SHELBY – As the holiday giving season approaches, the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) is highlighting five tax-deductible ways that individuals, couples, families, businesses, clubs, and groups of co-workers can benefit others. And, in four cases their gifts can be doubled. “I often hear of instances where families, or co-workers in a business,…
Great American Smokeout Thursday. #OceanaCountyNews #AmericanCancerSociety SHELBY — The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to go the distance and quit smoking for good. By doing so, smokers will take an important step towards a healthier life. This year’s Great American Smokeout will be observed Thursday, Nov.…
Recent birth reported November 14, 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. Mercy Dawn Eckert, the daughter of Calle and Neal Eckert of Hart, was born November 8, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to…
Woman arrested for throwing broken drinking glass at female victim. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Mears woman was arrested for felonious assault Sunday, Nov. 13, at 11:50 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Emerald Road after allegedly throwing a broken drinking glass at a female victim, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart…
Customer causes commotion over lottery ticket prize. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A female customer at Dave’s Party Store on Wood Street caused a disturbance over a lottery ticket prize amount Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7:10 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The woman insisted that she won $25 and not $2 as the cashier stated, Salazar said. The…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Roger “Pete” Hulbert, 80, of New Era, died Nov. 8, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Ralph Bernhardt, 92, of Whitehall, died Nov. 10, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Paul Hanks, 71, of New Era, died Nov. 12, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Lorraine Yeaw, 62, of…
#OceanaCountyNews Minor injuries in rollover crash. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — A 70-year-old Montague woman and a 30-year-old man received minor injuries in a two-vehicle rollover crash Sunday, Nov. 13, shortly before noon at the intersection of Winston Road and Michigan Avenue. The woman, who was driving a Ford Free Star minivan westbound on Winston Road, pulled out in…
Suspect apprehended in Idaho for knifepoint robbery. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Shelby man was recently apprehended in Idaho and transported to Oceana County where he faces charges of armed robbery and felonious assault for allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint last August in Hart Township, stealing his cash and cell phone. Javier Borrego, of…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jacob Nathaniel Kidner, 21, of 2127 Whitehall Rd., North Muskegon, pleaded “no contest” Sept. 30 to assault by strangulation and was sentenced Nov. 7 to a minimum of one year and one day to a maximum of 10…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor HART — The following were recently sentenced in 78th District Court: – Michael David Abbatoy, 52, of 7080 S. Surf Court, Rothbury, was found guilty Nov. 7 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felony – Zachary Aaron Dixon, 23, of 748 Winter St., Spring Lake, was arrested by the DNR for a felony of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) $1,000-$20,000. Preliminary conference: Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. High-court misdemeanors…
Electronics stolen in break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — Electronics were stolen during a breaking and entering in the 3000 block of West Tahoe Trail that was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 8 a.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, Nov. 7, 2016: 2:01 a.m., a…
‘Double Up Food Bucks’ program extended. #OceanaCountyNews #Rennhack Orchards Market HART — Area residents who use Michigan Bridge (EBT/SNAP) cards can benefit from a recent decision by the Fair Food Network to extend the funding for the Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) program at Rennhack Orchards Market. Originally scheduled to end Oct. 31, Double Up Food Bucks will now be…
#Election2016 #OceanaCounty Election results in Oceana County in the general election Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016: Presidential race: Trump: 7,228 Clinton: 3,973 Results of contested races in Oceana County: Oceana County Road Commission: Allen Blohm (R) 7884, Lloyd Gowell (R) 7970 Oceana County Board of Commissioners: Second District: Martha Meyette (R) 766 Evelyn Kolbe (D) 623 Colfax Township Supervisor: Robert…
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