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DEQ taking public comment on Hart Dam issue.

April 28, 2016

HART — The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is taking public comment until May 8 on the city’s proposal to remove the weir boards on Russell Creek. The proposal arises from the DEQ’s claim that the city is violating water quality standards due to the Hart Dam. The DEQ issue stems from temperatures in the south branch of the…

2 trailers destroyed, 3 cats die in fire.

April 27, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Two mobile homes on West Filmore Road were destroyed in a fire Wednesday afternoon, April 27. No humans were injured in the blaze, but three cats died, said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. In addition to Hart Area Fire Department, Walkerville and Ferry Township fire departments assisted in battling the blaze that also…

Car/deer crashes, truancy among police activity.

April 27, 2016

The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Monday, April 25, 2016: – 5:46 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, E. Main St., City of Hart. – 6:11 a.m., (OCSO), car/deer crash, E. M 20 and S. 184th Ave., Newfield Township. – 6:23 a.m., (OCSO), car/deer crash, W. Baseline Rd. and N. 104th Ave., Hart Township. – 6:26 a.m.,…

UPDATE: Names of couple involved in fatal accident released.

April 26, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — Donald Pider, 34, of Hesperia died early Tuesday morning, April 26, after jumping from a moving vehicle on Winston Road near Bartlett Road. Pider jumped from the vehicle following a disagreement with his wife, Christy Pider, 33, of Hesperia, said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The couple was at a…

Man dies after jumping from vehicle.

April 26, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — A 34-year-old Hesperia man died early Tuesday morning, April 26, after jumping from a moving vehicle on Winston Road near Bartlett Road. The man, whose name is not being released pending full notification of family members, jumped from the vehicle following a disagreement with his 33-year-old wife, said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana…

Muskegon man gets jail term for cabin break-in.

April 25, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 25, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for breaking into a cabin on East Roosevelt Road in Otto Township last September. Anthony Jerald Lummen, of 7321 White Rd., Apt. 108, testified last February that he made…

Receiving stolen Rolex watch results in jail.

April 25, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 21-year-old Hesperia man convicted of receiving and concealing stolen property valued between $1,000-$20,000 was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 25, to serve eight months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term. Korbin Cruz Garcia, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., was also convicted last year of breaking into the Hart High…

Receiving, concealing yields jail term.

April 25, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 36-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to serve eight months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 25, for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,0000. Jason Marshall Barnes, of 1670 S. 186th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month. In exchange for…

Crashes, property destruction among police activity.

April 25, 2016

The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend April 22-24: Friday, April 22, 2016: – 12:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), failure to report a crash, under investigation, 88th Ave. and Winston Rd., Grant Township. – 5:09 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), property damage crash, W. Polk Rd., Hart Township. – 6:07 a.m., (OCSO), car/deer crash, S.…

Pentwater selects new superintendent.

April 25, 2016

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Board of Education has offered the superintendent/principal position to Scott Karaptian. Karaptian has been the principal of Parchment High School, near Kalamazoo, since 2004. He was chosen from 43 applicants, five of whom were interviewed as finalists. Karaptian has verbally accepted the position and the board expects to finalize a contract over the next few weeks,…

Library offers local history program as village’s sesquicentennial celebration draws near.

April 23, 2016

HESPERIA — Former Speaker of the House, Tip O’Neal once said, “All politics are local.” What he meant was that the things most important to us as individuals take place where we live, work, and play. The same can be said of history. On Thursday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the Hesperia library’s community room, Christine Turple will discuss…

Pentwater-Hart bike trail meeting Thursday.

April 23, 2016

PENTWATER — Supporters of the proposed Pentwater-Hart Bicycle Trail will meet on Thursday, April 28, at 6 p.m. in the Pentwater Community Hall, at 327 Hancock St.. Anyone interested in this effort is welcome to attend. According to Dr. Claudia Ressel-Hodan, who is spearheading the initiative, the agenda includes an update of Phase 1 accomplishments; ideas for forming a “Friends…

Welcome to the world! Recent births, reported April 22, 2016.

April 22, 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. Gabriella Rae Martinez, the daughter of Tyra and Raymond Martinez Jr. of Shelby, was born April 21, 2016. Emerly Juliette Flores, the daughter of Valeria Barrios and Christopher Flores of Hart, was born April 22, 2016. If you…

Long-time MSP officer retires.

April 22, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — It was a bittersweet day at the Michigan State Police post Friday, April 22, as fellow officers and colleagues said farewell to long-time motor carrier officer Dan Roesler. After 31 years of service, Roesler is retiring from MSP. Several colleagues, MSP retirees and community members gathered at the post Friday afternoon for a retirement party…

Caring for aging parents.

April 22, 2016

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Fugitive arrests among police activity.

April 22, 2016

The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Wednesday, April 20, 2016: – 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 21-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 7000 block of Loop Rd., Newfield Township. – 7:50 p.m., (MSP), a 24-year-old Rothbury man was cited for no operator’s license on person, Oceana Dr. and Cleveland Rd., Grant Township.…

27th Circuit Court sentencings include home invasion, assaulting police.

April 22, 2016

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: – Kenyon Clark Thomas, 28, of 1133 W. Hazel Rd., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 23 of second-degree home invasion and sentenced April 11…

78th District Court arraignments include fleeing police.

April 22, 2016

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 – Wesley Owen Pulsipher, 43, of 235 Sessions Rd., Shelby, was arrested April 17 by the Shelby Police Department…