Moped crash, trail cam theft.

July 13, 2016
Moped crash, trail cam theft.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to a moped crash involving minor injuries Tuesday, July 12, at 6:24 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Ridge Road. MSP is also investigating a larceny of a trail camera and trespassing in the southeast corner of Section 2 in Otto Township reported Monday,…

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Speeding causes crash.

July 13, 2016
Speeding causes crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #RothburyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two people were transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on South Water Road at West Wilke Road near the Double JJ Resort Tuesday, July 12, at approximately 11 p.m. According to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report, both drivers involved in the Rothbury-area crash admitted that they…

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2 injured in crash.

July 13, 2016
2 injured in crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #RothburyNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash on Water Road at West Wilke Road near the Double JJ Resort Tuesday, July 12, at approximately 11 p.m. According to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Bosley, the injuries are non-life-threatening. A sedan struck a pole: flipped over; and came rest on its side. A pickup…

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Input about drugs, alcohol from young adults needed.

July 12, 2016
Input about drugs, alcohol from young adults needed.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountySubstanceAbusePreventionCoalition The Oceana County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is gathering insight from residents ages 18 to 25 through an online survey tool. The survey is available to anyone aged 18 to 25 who resides in Oceana County, and it will remain open until the end of August. Young adults who take the survey will have the opportunity to receive…

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Circuit Court sentencings include utility fraud, assault, car theft.

July 11, 2016
Circuit Court sentencings include utility fraud, assault, car theft.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Timothy Edward Kevwitch, 49, of 6991 S. 88th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty May 25 of public utility fraud over $500. He was sentenced July 6 to serve 40 days upfront of a nine-month discretionary jail term with credit for 12 days served…

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Hesperia woman, 17, cited following crash.

July 11, 2016
Hesperia woman, 17, cited following crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #Police News HART — A 17-year-old Hesperia woman was cited by the Hart Police Department for failure to yield right-of-way and no proof of insurance following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, July 9, at 4:20 p.m. at the intersection of Polk Road and Oceana Drive, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The teen was traveling north on Oceana…

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4-year-old crash victim still critical, but stable.

July 8, 2016
4-year-old crash victim still critical, but stable.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The youngest victim of the semi, two-car crash Tuesday afternoon, July 5, on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road remains in critical condition, but stable, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast Friday, and the other crash victims “are doing well.” Connor Julius Weston, 4, of Port Huron was…

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Police investigate purse, gas thefts.

July 8, 2016
Police investigate purse, gas thefts.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Wednesday, July 6, 2016: 12:51 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Fowlerville man was cited for improper plate, 400 block of Lighthouse Drive, Golden Township. 3 p.m., (Hart Police Department), a purse that was left briefly in front of a downtown business in the City of Hart was stolen. The purse contained…

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Hospice, OCCOA to honor vets July 14.

July 8, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews      #WeHonorVeterans HART – Hospice of Michigan and the Oceana County Council on Aging will honor veterans and their spouses during a We Honor Veterans pinning ceremony Thursday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m. at OCCOA, 621 E. Main St. This free event is open to the public. Veterans representing each of the military branches will be presented with…

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78th District Court arraignments, sentencings.

July 8, 2016
78th District Court arraignments, sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Arraignments HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony Mathew Martin Allen Stevens, 35, of 4548 N. Comstock Rd., Hesperia, was arrested July 2 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion and misdemeanors of second-offense domestic violence and assault…

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Learn about Oceana’s fascinating history.

July 7, 2016
Learn about Oceana’s fascinating history.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyHistorical&GenealogicalSociety HART — The Oceana County Historical & Genealogical Society, located at 114 Dryden St., is open Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. in July and August and every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for family history research. The society has an extensive collection of microfilmed newspapers, a large Native American collection, a complete collection of the Mears…

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Suspect allegedly steals car, crashes, flees on foot.

July 7, 2016
Suspect allegedly steals car, crashes, flees on foot.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A male suspect allegedly stole a 2003 Buick from a residence in the 5400 block of Deer Road near Walkerville early Thursday morning, July 7; crashed the car; and then fled on foot, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. Deputies were called to the residence at 1:11 a.m.…

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Goal to train area students in mental health gets boost.

July 7, 2016
Goal to train area students in mental health gets boost.

#OceanaCountyNews   #WayneElhartBeNiceMemorialFund Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The effort to bring mental illness awareness and suicide prevention training to more primary and secondary school children in Oceana, Lake and Mason counties received a boost at a recent fundraiser at the Pentwater Yacht Club for the Wayne Elhart Be Nice Memorial Fund. Some $15,000 was contributed by event patrons…

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Oceana voters can meet the candidates July 13.

July 7, 2016
Oceana voters can meet the candidates July 13.

#OceanaCountyElection2016 PENTWATER — With the August 2 primary election fast approaching, the Pentwater Service Club is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” event Wednesday, July 13​,​ at the Pentwater Friendship Center, 310 N. Rush Street, beginning at 6 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Area voters will find on their absentee ballot​,​ or at the polls on Aug. 2​,​ the names…

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Letter to the Editor: Get out and vote Aug. 2.

July 7, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Get out and vote Aug. 2.

#OceanaCountyElection2016 #LetterToTheEditor Dear Editor, My name is Bob Carr, and I’m running for the Newfield Township Supervisor post. I’m writing this to point out the importance of voting in the primary election Aug. 2. Regardless of who you vote for, it is important to vote in the primary and here’s why: My race, the supervisor’s race in Newfield, will be…

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Man who threatened police with axe handle sentenced to jail.

July 6, 2016
Man who threatened police with axe handle sentenced to jail.

#OceanaCountyNews     #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Mears man who confronted police with a fiberglass axe handle and a 12-inch butcher knife last April was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, July 6, to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Alejandro Joseph Salazar, of 3511 N. Ridge Rd., pleaded guilty…

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Prisoner sentenced for car theft.

July 6, 2016
Prisoner sentenced for car theft.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Shelby woman currently incarcerated in prison was sentenced Wednesday, July 6, in 27th Circuit Court to a concurrent prison term of 14 months to five years for car theft. Jacqueline Grace Mansilla, also known as Jaqueline Grace Jewett, of 3059 S. Oceana Dr., was arrested March 28, by the Oceana…

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Hesperia man faces 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting child.

July 6, 2016
Hesperia man faces 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting child.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Hesperia man who pleaded “no contest” Wednesday, July 6, in 27th Circuit Court to first-degree criminal sexual conduct faces a minimum of 20 years in prison. Robert Eric Cupps, of 7524 E. M 20, will be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring upon release from prison. In exchange for his “no…

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