GRANT TOWNSHIP — The body of the 29-year-old Southfield, Michigan man who was reported missing from the Lakes of Fire festival at the Lucky Lake Campground was recovered from the lake at approximately 11 a.m. Monday. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is very sorry to report that Mr. Matthew Vo was recovered from Lucky Lake late this morning,” states a…
HART — A 71 year old motorist failed to stop in time and drove into the Gateway Motel on North Oceana Drive, just north of Hart, Saturday, June 18, at approximately noon, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Both the building and the car were heavily damaged. The driver was not hurt, and the room that was struck was…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Twin Lake man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Monday, June 20, to serve 10 months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for stealing several cartons of cigarettes from Jack’s Quick Stop in Hesperia. Richard Lee Wiegand, of 362 Louisa Rd., pleaded guilty to first-degree retail fraud last October.…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 28-year-old Mears man is looking at serving a minimum of a year and a half in prison after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 20, to felonious assault and third-offense habitual offender. Jacob Allen Wilson, of 5549 Cherry Court, was facing charges of assault by strangulation,…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Lakes of Fire festival at Lucky Lake Campground Sunday, June 19, for a report of a missing 29-year-old Southfield, Michigan man, according to the press release from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The campground, which has a small lake known as Lucky Lake, is located in the northwest…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 19-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 20 months to seven-and-a-half years in prison Monday, June 20, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property valued at over $1,000. Steven Geno Rice, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., pleaded guilty to the charge and to second-offense habitual offender…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Kimberly Sue Cushman, 31, of 3585 N. Maple Island Rd., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Monday, June 20, in 27th Circuit Court to resisting police, admitting that she put an officer in a “choke hold.” In exchange for her plea, Cushman’s jail time will be capped at six months, and she may be…
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. Jayden Lee Miller, the son of Brittany and Steven Miller of Hart, was born June 14, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive,…
HART — A 67-year-old Hart man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence Friday, June 17, in the 100 block of North Plum Street. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Saturday, June 18, 2016: – 4:15 a.m., a 30-year-old Hart woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated, 64th Avenue and Tyler…
The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a counterfeit $100 bill that had been accepted at a local business Monday, June 13. “Upon inspection, it was found that this was a motion picture prop that has (the wording) printed right on it in several different locations, ‘For Motion Picture Use Only,'” said Lt. Craig Mast. “But the bill looks…
Suspect was allegedly driving a pickup truck with a Confederate flag and was doing donuts in the Stony Lake Oval parking lot. SHELBY — A 21-year-old Shelby man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police, possession of marijuana and driving without insurance Thursday night, June 16, following a high-speed chase through the county. “Deputies were given a ‘be…
PENTWATER — A special “WE be nice FUNDRAISER” will be hosted by Barb Davison Monday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club. The event will feature a raffle extraordinaire with items including sculptures, furniture, unique art, fabulous jewelry and items donated by area businesses. The students of the WE be nice FUND will be special…
HART — Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) will be the speaker at the Oceana County Republican Committee’s Annual Picnic Saturday evening, June 18, at the Ochs Ranch, 3869 N. 104th Avenue. All Republican candidates seeking election this year are invited to attend. State Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) and Representative Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) will be attending. Candidates for State Representative will also…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, June 16, at 11:45 a.m. at US 31 and Winston Road. Other recent MSP activity includes: Thursday, June 16, 2016: – 5:40 p.m., car/deer crash, M 20 and 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. Wednesday, June 15, 2016: –…
Winnie Mae Purdy, 64, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback was awarded the Police Hall of Fame Longevity/Retirement Award by the Hart City Council this week. Leimback will retire next Thursday, June 23, after serving the department for 40 years. The 63-year-old chief began working for the Hart Police Department part-time in June of 1976, and he became chief Feb. 1, 1980. Leimback…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen 2000 RM250 Suzuki dirt bike Tuesday, June 14, in the 7000 block of Surf Court, just outside of the Village of Rothbury. If anyone has information about the missing bike, contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at (231) 873-2121.
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 arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Michael Scott Krapf, 26, of 1352 Main St., Rome, Pennsylvania, was arrested June 10 by the Michigan State…
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