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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Police investigate break-in.

July 6, 2016
Police investigate break-in.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering reported Tuesday, July 5, 3:21 p.m. in the 7000 block of M 20. Other recent MSP activity includes: Friday, July 1, 2016: 11:30 a.m., a 24-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for improper transport of medical marijuana, Oceana Drive and Hogan Road,…

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4-year-old crash victim in critical condition; charges pending against semi driver.

July 6, 2016
4-year-old crash victim in critical condition; charges pending against semi driver.

#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 is listed in critical condition, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast, and charges against the semi driver are pending. Connor Julius Weston, 4, of Port Huron was the most…

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Recent birth, reported July 6, 2016.

July 6, 2016
Recent birth, reported July 6, 2016.

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.  Brian Dwayne Coon, the son of Abrianne and Brian Coon II of Hart, was born July 1, 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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UPDATE: Semi driver rear-ends 2 cars; 4-year-old in most serious condition.

July 5, 2016
UPDATE: Semi driver rear-ends 2 cars; 4-year-old in most serious condition.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. A semi-truck driver rear-ended two vehicles, one of which was transporting a family of five from Port Huron, on US 31 near Stony Lake Road Tuesday afternoon, July 5, in heavy southbound traffic, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. Jonathon William Ashley, 25, of Ludington, was driving a 2016 Freightliner owned…

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UPDATE: 7 people involved in semi, 2-car crash.

July 5, 2016
UPDATE: 7 people involved in semi, 2-car crash.

#OceanaCountyNews    #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Seven people were involved in a semi truck and two-car crash on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road Tuesday afternoon, July 5, that shut down the expressway, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. Police remained at the scene investigating the crash at 4 p.m. several hours after it occurred,…

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‘Life-threatening’ injuries in semi, 2-car crash.

July 5, 2016
‘Life-threatening’ injuries in semi, 2-car crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. “Life-threatening” injuries were reported in a major crash on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road Tuesday afternoon that shut down the expressway. A 25-year-old Ludington man driving an Apache Logistics semi truck received only minor “bumps and bruises,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast, who was at the scene. Those who…

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Camper accidentally shoots himself in the hand.

July 5, 2016
Camper accidentally shoots himself in the hand.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 48-year-old Macomb, Michigan man accidentally shot himself in the hand when he was handling his 9 mm pistol while camping at the Jellystone Campground near Silver Lake Sunday, July 3, at 8:48 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. “The injured man told deputies he did not think the gun was…

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Sheriff’s office offers free boater safety classes.

July 4, 2016
Sheriff’s office offers free boater safety classes.

#OceanaCountyNews #BoaterSafety PENTWATER — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is offering free boater safety classes at the Pentwater Yacht Club, at 205 S.Dover Street. The first sessions are Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, from 8 a.m. until noon. The second round of classes are Thursday and Friday, Aug. 4 and 5, also from 8 a.m. until noon. Contact…

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Man, 46, dies from homemade cannon explosion.

July 4, 2016
Man, 46, dies from homemade cannon explosion.

#NewaygoCountyNews   #CannonExplosion CROTON TOWNSHIP, (Newaygo County) — A 46-year-old Howard City man died Sunday night, July 3, after shooting a homemade cannon that exploded, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Anthony Ernest Herman was pronounced dead at the scene. “On July 3, 2016, at 10:46 p.m., Newaygo County Central Dispatch received a 911 call for…

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Happy Independence Day!

July 3, 2016
Happy Independence Day!

#LetFreedomRing #TheDeclarationOfIndpendence IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of…

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Scaffolding recovered.

July 1, 2016
Scaffolding recovered.

#OceanaCountyNews    #HesperiaNews HESPERIA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was sent to a rural area near Hesperia to investigate an illegal dumping complaint Tuesday, June 28, and the responding deputy found someone had dumped what appears to be a stolen set of construction scaffolding, also known as a “pick,” said Lt. Craig Mast. Some of the sections have some…

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WSCC to offer College for Kids.

July 1, 2016

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2016, August 1 – 5. The five-day College for Kids is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 20 plus action-packed learning adventures designed for motivated learners grades 4…

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78th District Court arraignments include home invasion, arson, CSC.

July 1, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include home invasion, arson, CSC.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies Wade James VanGelderen, 36, of 3242 48th St., Hamilton, Michigan, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’ Office (OCSO) for two felony counts of second-degree home invasion; attempted second-degree arson; and fourth-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: July 5…

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Salazar happy in new role as chief.

July 1, 2016
Salazar happy in new role as chief.

#OceanaCountyNews      #HartNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Juan Salazar was recently appointed as the new chief of the Hart Police Department, taking over for long-time chief Dan Leimback who retired after 40 years on the force. Salazar, 31, is a familiar face for Hart residents. The Hart native has been an HPD officer for nine years. A…

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Marijuana possession arrest.

July 1, 2016
Marijuana possession arrest.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A 23-year-old Scottville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for possession of marijuana Thursday, June 30, at 3:10 a.m. at the intersection of Polk Road and State Street. Other recent MSP activity includes: Wednesday, June 29, 2016: – 1:38 p.m., car/deer crash, 64th Avenue and Hayes Road, Shelby Township. –…

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78th District Court sentencings.

June 30, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Kara Frances Johnson, 25, of 5900 Water Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty June 27 of operating while impaired and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and…

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Motorist rear-ends road commission tractor mower.

June 29, 2016
Motorist rear-ends road commission tractor mower.

#OceanaCountyNews #CrystalValleyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Walkerville woman and her child received minor injuries Wednesday afternoon, June 29, when the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer they were traveling in rear-ended an Oceana County Road Commission tractor that was mowing the grass along the shoulder of Madison Road near 156th Avenue. The woman hit the rear tractor tire;…

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