ENSLEY TOWNSHIP, (Newaygo Co.) — A 54-year-old Newaygo man died following a one-vehicle crash on East 128th Street, near Butternut Avenue, Tuesday, Feb. 23, shortly after 9 p.m., according to a press release from Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Based on preliminary investigation by troopers at the scene, it is believed that the man suffered some type of…
Susan Faith Grondsma, 55, peacefully passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 at home. Susan was born to her father, the late, John Grondsma and her mother Julia (Burroughs) at Oceana Hospital of Hart. Susan attended Pentwater schools and married Richard Swiger on July 8, 1983. Her hobbies included arts & crafts, Westerns and genealogy. She was very artistic and…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man testified Tuesday, Feb. 23, in 27th Circuit Court that he made an impulsive decision the night of Sept. 10, 2015, when he and two other suspects broke into a cabin on East Roosevelt Road in Otto Township. “It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing,” Anthony Jerald Lummen,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Grand Haven man faces a jail sentence after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 23, to a felony of larceny from a person. In exchange for Tazz Lee-Jim Robinson’s guilty plea, Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon agreed to cap Robinson’s sentence in the midpoint of the sentencing guidelines, which…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 60-year-old White Cloud man, who was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday Feb. 23 to serve five months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence for a conviction of third-offense domestic violence, received a stern warning from Judge Anthony A. Monton. “If you have another instance of domestic violence, you’re going…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 28-year-old Hart man faces jail time after pleading guilty Tuesday, Feb. 23, in 27th Circuit Court to second-degree home invasion. Kenyon Clark Thomas, Jr., of 1133 W. Hazel Rd., also faced a felony count of unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA), which was dismissed in a plea agreement. Sentencing guidelines are…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Rothbury man convicted of felonies of larceny in a building; forgery; and uttering and publishing was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 23, to a minimum of one-and-a-half years in prison. Anthony Werner Priese, of 9426 Oaklane Dr., pleaded guilty to the charges last month. In exchange for his guilty…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 36-year-old Muskegon man who pleaded “no contest” to a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 23, faces up to one year in jail. Danelle DeMarcus Lawrence, of 3316 6th St., will not be sent to prison for his conviction, which carries a maximum 20-year sentence. In exchange…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — One of today’s premiere string ensembles, the Merling Trio, will perform as part of West Shore Community College’s Performing Arts Series on Fri., Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Center Stage Theater. A truly international trio, it brings together musicians from Polish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds. The Merling Trio has been hailed as a…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College officials have announced that scholarships are now available to high school students who are taking dual enrollment courses. The scholarships are provided through a gift to the College’s foundation by Hardman Construction Company of Ludington. The scholarships will be based on financial need and a record of academic achievement. Dual enrolled students earn credit toward…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Marley Leia Daniels, the daughter of Jessica Carlson and Michael Daniels of Hart, was born Feb. 19, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby…
Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend includes: Friday, Feb. 19, 2016: – 9 a.m., a 29-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 7000 block of Driftwood Dr., Grant Township. – 1:38 p.m., a 14-year-old juvenile boy was apprehended for domestic violence and released to his parents, 3000 block of S. Maple Island…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault that occurred Saturday, Feb. 20, at 7:43 p.m. in the 3800 block of East Baker Road in which two women attacked another woman with an “edged weapon,” Lt. Craig Mast said. “The resident had just returned home after a quick trip to town…
Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Triggered by the Pentwater Service Club, and facilitated by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC), Boy Scout Troop 1145 raised the final $4,000 needed, so the troop can take a rugged, 12-day trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. “We raised $11,000 the past two years doing various service…
Lauren M. Taylor of Northville and Matthew R. Smith of Howard City are pleased to announce their engagement. Lauren is the daughter of Sharon (Uren) and Russell Taylor of Northville. She is the granddaughter of Patricia (Yahoda) and Gerald Uren (2012) of Allen Park and Julia (Pilat) and Walter Taylor (2008) of Allen Park. Matthew is the son of Tammy…
The Financial Minute is sponsored by Shelby State Bank with offices in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Muskegon counties: www.shelbybank.com. Every year, nearly 150 million households file their federal tax returns.¹ For many, the process involves digging through shoe boxes or manila folders full of receipts; gathering mortgage, retirement, and investment account statements; and relying on computer software to take advantage of…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Jonathan Henry Schwab, 18, of 86 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was arrested Jan. 22 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim 13-15 years of age. Preliminary exam:…
Local law enforcement activity Thursday, Feb. 18, includes: – 11:28 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), personal protection order (PPO) violation, E. Baker Rd., Ferry Township. – 11:47 a.m., (OCSO), fraud, E. Harrison Rd., Elbridge Township. – 12:19 p.m., (OCSO), domestic assault, S. Maple Island Rd., Greenwood Township. – 1:44 p.m., (OCSO), breaking and entering, S. 148th Ave., Otto Township. –…
Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity Wednesday, Feb. 17, includes: – 3:40 p.m., a 26-year-old Montague man was arrested for driving with no operator’s license on person, US 31 and Webster Rd., Grant Township. – 9:10 p.m., a 67-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for assault, 2000 block of Whitetail Dr., Village of Rothbury. – 9:50 p.m., a 55-year-old Muskegon man…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Dawn Green has seen a lot of changes at Smith & Eddy Insurance since she started working there over 25 years ago. She’s also seen a lot of America too. Dawn is an agent and office manager at the Scottville office. She also handles the agency’s accounting. When she’s not working, she’s gardening and…
SHELBY – The Community Foundation for Muskegon County announced it has been awarded a grant of $315,000 from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) to support initiatives that will improve access to and consumption of healthy food for children and seniors in Muskegon, Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties. Funds allocated for competitive grantmaking in Oceana, based on population size, will…
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