Shelby woman pleads in bizarre porn-for-meth case. #OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Shelby woman originally charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 7, to using a computer to commit a crime in a bizarre case that involves pornographic photos, methamphetamine, a 4-year-old boy, a Colorado “acquaintance” and…
Crashes, thefts among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A 23-year-old Hart man was cited by Hart police after crashing into a parked vehicle Saturday, Nov. 5, at 6:03 p.m. in the 200 block of Hart Street. The crash occurred after the man dropped a pack of cigarettes in his vehicle and apparently looked down to pick them back…
Wesleyan church hosts fall festival Saturday. #OceanaCountyEvents #Walkerville WALKERVILLE — Bring your family and friends to Walkerville Wesleyan Church’s inaugural “Fall Festival” this Saturday, Nov. 12, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The church, located at the 144 S. Hamon St., will offer activities for all ages, including: a silent auction; a Pokemon Go activity called “Go Therefore” with sheriff…
#OceanaCountyNews #Hart No overnight parking on city streets. HART — Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar reminds city residents that overnight parking is not allowed on city streets or parking lots during the winter months of November through March for snow removal purposes. According to the city ordinance, it is unlawful to park a vehicle on city streets and parking lots…
Leaf blowers stolen from Rothbury Hardware. #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury ROTHBURY — Two leaf blowers were stolen from Rothbury Hardware last week, and the store has offered a cash reward for their return, according to the store’s Facebook page. “Attention Honest Citizens…. These 2 leaf blowers were stolen from Rothbury Hardware last week Thursday and Friday. We are offering a cash reward…
Hodges, Hoekstra run for village president. #Election2016 #Pentwater PENTWATER — Two village residents, Jeffrey Allen Hodges and Daniel D. Hoekstra, Sr. are running in Tuesday’s general election, Nov. 8, for the office of Pentwater Village president, which was vacated by long-time Village President Juanita Pierman. Pierman is running for a seat on the council among five candidates for three open…
Election overview for Oceana County. #Election2016 The following are contested races in Oceana County in the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election: Oceana County Road Commission – one seat Allen Blohm (R) Lloyd Gowell (R) Oceana County Board of Commissioners: Second District – Greenwood and Newfield townships: Martha Meyette (R) Evelyn Kolbe (D) Colfax Township Supervisor: Robert William Wade (R)…
Police handle OWI, no ops arrests. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 4, 2016: 4:50 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 38-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), Oceana Drive near Tyler Road. 5 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Maple Island Road and Three Mile Road. Saturday, Nov. 5,…
Hart man ejected in rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 46-year-old Hart man was ejected from the vehicle he was driving during a one-vehicle rollover crash Sunday evening, Nov. 6, on West VanBuren Road between Oceana Drive and 72nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Det. Shane Hasty. “He was not conscious but breathing,” Hasty said. The…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Rosemary Dykman, 79, of Shelby, passed away November 5, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Joann Riley, 75, of Hesperia, passed away November 6, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Maxine I. Flood, 96, of Hart, passed away November 5, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.…
Rothbury man, 18, arraigned on CSC charge. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Kenneth Eugene Carr, 18, of 6981 128th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested Oct. 27 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under age 13. Preliminary…
Alleged squatters arraigned, still in jail. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The three suspects arrested Wednesday afternoon for allegedly squatting in a Greenwood Township rental home, have been arraigned in 78th District Court. Nicole Pike, 29, Muskegon, Ronald Dagen, 37, Holton, and Albert Davis, 28, White Cloud were all charged with squatting, a misdemeanor punishable by…
Recent births, reported November 4, 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. Amelia Kay Edenburn, the daughter of Hannah and Seth Edenburn of Shelby, was born November 3, 2016. Asher John Sorensen, the son of Teena and John Sorensen of Hart, was born…
78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Daniel Charles Gilmore, 31, of 3134 W. Skeels Rd., Montague, was found guilty Oct. 3 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Oct. 31 to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence;…
3 arrested for squatting, possible heroin charges pending. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Two men and one woman were arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 2, for allegedly squatting in a rental home for months, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. Drugs, possibly heroin, and drug paraphernalia were located inside…
Letter to the Editor: MI Supreme Court race is key. #Election2016 Dear Editor: Come election time most people don’t know which of the candidates to vote for on the non-partisan part of the ballot for the Michigan Supreme Court. I’ve been there, done that. That is why I’m writing this letter. The two forces ideologically facing off are the “Rule…
Letter to the Editor: Republicans are not racists. #OceanaCounty Dear Editor, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and/or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally important…
Car/deer crashes continue to plague motorists. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Oct. 28, 2016: 3:26 p.m., threats complaint, 3000 block of North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 9 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and M 20, Grant Township. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016: Noon, car/deer crash, Maple Island and Fish…
Snowblower stolen from store. #OceanaCountyNews #NewEra NEW ERA — A snowblower valued at over $1,000 was stolen Saturday, Oct. 29, from Veltman Hardware, where it was displayed outside on the sidewalk in front of the store, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The snowblower is “a walk-behind black Briggs and Stratton” that is “brand new…
Circuit court sentencings include drug delivery, CSC. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Mitchell Sidney Fuller, 27, of 507 Church St., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 12 of controlled substance delivery (narcotic or cocaine) less than 50 grams and fourth-offense habitual offender. He was sentenced Oct. 24 to…
Training focuses on rescuing fellow firefighters. #OceanaCountyNews HESPERIA — Four Oceana fire departments participated in Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training in the retail space of the former Hesperia Variety Store Saturday, Oct. 29. Firefighters gained valuable training by learning how to save fellow firefighters in various scenarios. Participating departments include Hesperia, Shelby-Benona, Grant Township and Walkerville. The training wrapped up…
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