Drunk driving arrest on Loop Road.

January 20, 2017

Drunk driving arrest on Loop Road. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 63-year-old New Era Man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated at the intersection of Loop Road and South 160th Avenue Thursday, Jan. 19, at 1:55 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity includes: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017: –…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 20, 2017.

January 20, 2017
Recent births, posted Jan. 20, 2017.

Recent births, reported Jan. 20, 2017.  #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.  Allison Ellena Berumen, the daughter of Rubicelia Salgarlo-Estrada and Ramon Berumen of Hart, was born January 15, 2017. Riley Mae McCann, the daughter of Kourtney West and Andrew McCann of New…

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Ex-police chief embezzlement case heads to trial.

January 18, 2017

Ex-police chief embezzlement case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The felony embezzlement case against fired Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson, 62, is heading to trial in April. Wilson appeared in 27th Circuit Court for a pretrial hearing Wednesday, Jan. 18, with his defense attorney, Terry Shaw. “Mr. Wilson would like to exercise his right…

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Hamilton man sent to prison for cottage break-in.

January 18, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews Hamilton man sent to prison for cottage break-in. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hamilton, Michigan man was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 18, for breaking into a northern Oceana County cottage last summer. Wade James VanGelderen pleaded “no contest” last November to a felony count of…

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Shelby man sent to jail for knifepoint robbery.

January 18, 2017

Shelby man sent to jail for knifepoint robbery. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Shelby man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 18, to one year in jail for a conviction of unarmed robbery. Oscar Borrego, of 186 Pine St., initially faced up to life in prison for his involvement in a robbery in which…

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Convicted sex offender sentenced to year in jail for child abuse.

January 18, 2017

Convicted sex offender sentenced to year in jail for child abuse. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Muskegon man, who is a convicted sex offender, was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 18, for a conviction of third-degree child abuse. Cledis James Montgomery pleaded “no contest” to the charge last…

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Hart man sent to prison for child abuse.

January 18, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews Hart man sent to prison for child abuse. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was sentenced to two to 10 years in prison Wednesday, Jan. 18, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of second-degree child abuse. Ottoniel Fonseca, of 211 Dryden St., was arrested last May by the Hart Police Department for three…

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Police handle assaults, crashes.

January 18, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Police handle assaults, crashes. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017: – 7:47 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), vehicle slide-off, South 148th Avenue and East Pierce Road, Ferry Township. – 10:39 a.m., (OCSO), missing person, 8000 block of West Grant Road, Benona Township. Missing person was found at another family member’s residence…

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Recent death, reported Jan. 18, 2017.

January 18, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Thomas Patrick Reavey, 73, of St Louis, Missouri, and formerly of Shelby, died on Saturday January 14, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Closings and cancellations for Jan. 18, 2017.

January 17, 2017

Closings and cancellations for Jan. 18, 2017. #SchoolClosings #OceanaCountyNews. The following schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017: Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Hesperia Public Schools (delayed). Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Watch this post for updates.

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Police dispatched to ‘suspicious flying object.’

January 17, 2017

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Police dispatched to ‘suspicious flying object.’ GRANT TOWNSHIP — A “suspicious flying object” was observed in the 2400 block of Whitetail Drive Saturday, Jan. 14, at 8:53 p.m. “It was likely a star in sky,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following is other recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Friday, Jan. 13, 2017: – 7:23 a.m.,…

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Multiple vehicles slide off ice-covered road in nearly same spot.

January 17, 2017

Multiple vehicles slide off ice-covered road in nearly same spot. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews OTTO TOWNSHIP — After a vehicle slid into the rear of another vehicle early Tuesday morning, Jan. 17, on 116th Avenue, south of Wilke Road, five additional vehicles slid off the road in the same general area, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Shane Hasty. One person received…

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ASM Tech offers early college to high schoolers.

January 17, 2017

ASM Tech offers early college to high schoolers.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — ASM Tech Early College High School provides two years of tuition and books at West Shore Community College, free of charge to the student or family.  Up to 40 high school students per year from Mason, Lake, Manistee, and Oceana counties are offered the opportunity to participate in the…

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Closings and cancellations for Jan. 17, 2017.

January 16, 2017

Closings and cancellations for Jan. 17, 2017. #SchoolClosings #OceanaCountyNews. The following schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017: Shelby Public Schools. Hart Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. Hesperia Public Schools.  Montague Public Schools. Watch this post for updates.

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Parole violations, CSC, OWI arrest among police activity.

January 16, 2017

Parole violations, CSC, OWI arrest among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017: – 6:58 a.m., two-car crash, minor injury, State and Johnson streets, City of Hart. One person sought medical treatment for “feeling stiff” after the crash. No citations issued. – 2:14 p.m., a 46-year-old Hart man was…

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Recent deaths, posted Jan. 16, 2017.

January 16, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: William C. Saunders, Jr. 71, of Wyoming, Michigan and formerly of Mears, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Wyoming. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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78th District Court arraignments.

January 14, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Lonnie Alan Rogers, 33, of 320 Main St., Hart, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of controlled substance – delivery/manufacture of marijuana. Preliminary conference: Jan. 17 at 3…

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Mother, daughters sent to prison, ordered to pay $722,149 restitution in food stamp scheme.

January 13, 2017

Mother, daughters sent to prison, ordered to pay $722,149 restitution in food stamp scheme. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews GRAND RAPIDS — A Shelby woman and her two daughters were sentenced to prison in federal court and ordered to pay $722,149 in restitution for a food stamp scheme at the Shelby store, La Fortuna Carniceria. Cruz Gonzalez, who owned the store, was recently…

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Walkerville man arrested on federal drug warrant.

January 13, 2017

Walkerville man arrested on federal drug warrant. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews WALKERVILLE — A 31-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9:30 p.m. in the 300 block of East Main Street on a federal drug warrant, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect was lodged in Oceana County Jail pending pick up by…

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Local health educator chosen to participate in national project.

January 12, 2017

Donaldson aims to increase tobacco-free parks in Oceana. #TruthInitiative #DistrictHealthDepartment10 HART — District Health Department #10’s Health Educator Kate Donaldson of Hart has been selected to be a part of Truth Initiative’s Youth Activism Fellowship. Truth Initiative is a national public health organization that is inspiring tobacco-free lives and building a culture where all youth and young adults reject tobacco.…

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78th District court sentencings, dismissals.

January 12, 2017

78th District court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Brent Arthur Miklos, 19, of 60 N. State St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 9 of operating without security/insurance and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time serve if…

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