PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A helmet worn by a 12-year-old Ohio boy who was struck by a van Tuesday morning, June 14, on North Business US 31 near Lakeshore Drive very likely saved him from serious injury or death, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. “The young man that was riding his bike was wearing a basic shell…
HART — The Senior Market FRESH program is again available to eligible Oceana County residents. Eligible applicants who sign up can receive a coupon book with $20 worth of vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables at Rennhack Orchards Market on Polk Road. Vouchers may be used any time through October 31. There are two more dates to sign up and…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during a breaking and entering that was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, June 13, at 3 p.m. in the 8000 block of North 120th Avenue. The case is under investigation. Other MSP activity Monday includes: – 2:26 p.m., car/deer crash, 192nd Ave. and Gale…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — School is out for the summer, but Shelby Public Schools officials, local law enforcement officers and The Lockdown Company representatives are hard at work, making the school district a safer place. Last week, Lockdown President and Owner Robert Couturier and his crew were installing 26 “The Boot” security devices in the Early Childhood Center…
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: – Timothy James Davis, 26, of 509 E. Church St., Hart, was found guilty April 18 of attempted common law fraud and sentenced June…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 48-year-old Shelby man for operating while intoxicated following a crash Saturday, June 11, at 2:20 p.m. in the 7000 block of West Shelby Road. Other police activity over the weekend includes: Friday, June 10, 2016: – 3:05 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Tyler Road and 144th Avenue, Elbridge…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Troopers from Michigan State Police, Hart post arrested a 26 year old Pennsylvania man following an incident on US 31. According to witnesses the arrested subject assaulted his girlfriend while their vehicle was underway on northbound US 31 near the Muskegon-Oceana county line, according to a press release from the MSP Hart Post. After the assault…
William Henion, 80, of Shelby, passed away June 10, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby View OCP’s death notice archives here.
HART — A 41-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Hart Police Department Thursday evening, June 9, for felonies of assault with intent to commit to great bodily harm less than murder and unlawful imprisonment. Tony Jerome Lopez, of 314 Hart Street, was lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $25,000/cash/surety bond. Lopez is accused of severely beating a…
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 – Skyler Joseph Villanueva, 26, of 461 E. Main St., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office…
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 78th District Court: – William Bradley Simons, 51, of 5830 N. 120th Ave., Hart, was found guilty April 26 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced June 6…
Peterson Farms supplies most of the apples for ‘Happy Meals’ sold in state. LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen honored an Oceana County food processor and a McDonald’s franchise owner who have made significant contributions to state agriculture and helped McDonald’s restaurants reach an important milestone. Peterson Farms, headed by fourth-generation fruit-grower Earl Peterson, has supplied most of the apples for…
PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Hillsdale, Michigan man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office early Thursday morning, June 9, for operating while intoxicated – boating. Evan Watkins was located by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Pentwater Township and was found to be “highly intoxicated,” said OCSO Lt. Craig Mast. “He was transported to dock in…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the larceny of a US flag from Dad’s Automotive, at 3505 S. Oceana Dr. “The staff had received two American flags as an appreciation for a donation they had given to the Shelby American Legion,” said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. “The staff had displayed one…
HART — A 26-year-old Hart man was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, June 7, at 5 p.m. in the 200 block of State Street. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent police activity includes: Sunday, June 5, 2016: – 4:55 p.m., (Hart Police Department), property damage crash,…
PENTWATER — The Oceana Women Who Care (WWC) did it again at their one-hour meeting Tuesday, June 7. The Wayne Elhart BE NICE Memorial Fund was selected to receive personal checks from each WWC member totaling $14,000. “Our mission is to assist in the funding of mental illness awareness and suicide prevention training for K-12 schools, their students and staffs,…
HART — One in eight people with HIV doesn’t know they have it. District Health Department #10 encourages residents to get tested. The health department is providing free HIV testing beginning now through September 30, 2016. Testing is available during walk-in clinics or by appointment. To find a walk-in clinic, visit www.dhd10.org. To schedule an appointment, call (888) 217-3904. HIV…
The Land series on local agriculture is brought to you by House of Flavors Restaurants in Ludington and Manistee: Bringing Something Sweet to the Lakeshore: www.houseofflavors.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — Larry Van Sickle has been farming asparagus most of his life, and the 73-year-old has observed many changes over the years in Oceana County’s biggest agricultural industry.…
HART — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), and other state and local public health agencies are working to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121 (STEC O121) infections linked to three brands of flour – Gold…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Mears man faces up to a year in jail after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 6, to felonious assault. Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., of 69 S. 56th Ave., Mears, was arrested April 29 by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for felonies of first-degree home invasion,…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The jail bond for a 28-year-old Mears man who faces charges of assault by strangulation, arson pre-burn $200-$1,000 and larceny $100-$1,000 was increased to $100,000 cash by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton Monday, June 6. Jacob Allen Wilson, of 5549 Cherry Court, was “involved in an altercation” with a family member and…
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