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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Tools, keys stolen.

June 29, 2016
Tools, keys stolen.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post are investigating a larceny of keys and tools reported Tuesday, June 28, at 8:03 a.m. in the 100 block of Water Road. Other MSP activity Tuesday includes: 12:57 p.m., trespassing, 6000 block of Winston Road, Claybanks Township. – 8:17 p.m., a 27-year-old Hart woman was arrested for driving…

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‘All That Jazz’ concert at Stone Church July 30.

June 29, 2016
‘All That Jazz’ concert at Stone Church July 30.

#OceanaCountyNews #LittlePointSableAssociation #CommunityFoundationofOceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “All That Jazz – an Evening of Fine Entertainment’ that is also an investment in Oceana County arts. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30, in the beautiful and acoustically-sound LPSA “Stone Church”…

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Photos of stolen snowmobiles released.

June 29, 2016
Photos of stolen snowmobiles released.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched last Thursday, June 16, to a farm near the address of 5883 W. Deer Rd. for a larceny of a covered trailer with two vintage racing snowmobiles. The snowmobiles are a 1971 340 TNT Ski Doo and a 1980 Yamaha Enticer. Both sleds are valued at approximately $2,000 and both had…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include breaking and entering, receiving and concealing.

June 29, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include breaking and entering, receiving and concealing.

#OceanaCountyNews       #CourtNews The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court:   Kyle Nathaniel Russell, 31, of 7729 Arrowhead Dr., Weidman, Michigan, was found guilty April 25 of breaking and…

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At least 50,000 attended festival; 29 felony drug charges.

June 28, 2016
At least 50,000 attended festival; 29 felony drug charges.

#OceanaCountyNews   #ElectricForestFestival    #EF2016 GRANT TOWNSHIP — At least 50,000 people attended last weekend’s 2016 Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort near Rothbury, and there are 29 felony drug charges and 18 various misdemeanor charges pending, according the Michigan State Police. “The MSP was again contracted by festival promoters to provide on-site law enforcement services for the…

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Generous donation.

June 28, 2016
Generous donation.

 #OceanaCountyNews   #HartNews HART — The Hart Area Pickle Ball Club recently donated $900 to the City of Hart’s John Gurney Park for the playground fund. The club raised money by having a tournament during the National Asparagus Festival.

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Stolen animal costumes, balloons reported at EF.

June 28, 2016
Stolen animal costumes, balloons reported at EF.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police received reports of stolen animal costumes and costume balloons at the Electric Forest Festival Monday, June 27. The animal costume larceny was reported at 2 a.m., and the balloon larceny was reported at 7:15 p.m. Other MSP activity Monday includes: – 1:53 a.m., assault, EF. – 2:39…

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