$3,000 stolen in break-in; neighbors help ID suspect.

September 1, 2016
$3,000 stolen in break-in; neighbors help ID suspect.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — One suspect has been arrested and warrants are pending for two more suspects allegedly involved in a breaking and entering that resulted in the theft of 50-inch color TV and $3,000 in cash, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Lt. Craig Mast. The break-in occurred Tuesday, Aug. 30, between 2 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. in the…

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‘Facts warrant a consequence,’ says prosecutor regarding trucker’s criminal case.

September 1, 2016
‘Facts warrant a consequence,’ says prosecutor regarding trucker’s criminal case.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — “We believe the facts warrant a consequence,” said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon after a 25-year-old Ludington trucker was charged with a misdemeanor for rear-ending a family of five and another motorist on US 31 near Stony Lake Road last July. Jonathon William Ashley has been arrested and charged with “violation of…

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Woman, 70, injured in alcohol-related rollover crash.

September 1, 2016
Woman, 70, injured in alcohol-related rollover crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #PentwaterNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 70-year-old Pentwater woman admitted to police that she had been drinking following a rollover crash Wednesday evening, Aug. 31, on West Jefferson Road east of 88th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman was eastbound on Jefferson Road in a 2002 Ford F350 pickup truck at approximately 8 p.m.…

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Semi truck driver charged in US 31 crash.

September 1, 2016
Semi truck driver charged in US 31 crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 25-year-old Ludington man who rear-ended a family of five and another motorist on US 31 near Stony Lake Road, July 5, has been arrested and charged with “violation of motor vehicle code causing serious bodily impairment,” according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Jonathon William Ashley’s bond…

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Recent birth, reported Aug. 31, 2016.

August 31, 2016
Recent birth, reported Aug. 31, 2016.

#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.  Jackson Dean VanDer Zanden, the son of Allyson and Michael VanderZanden of Hart, was born August 30, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330…

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‘Women Who Care’ to meet Sept. 6.

August 31, 2016
‘Women Who Care’ to meet Sept. 6.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaWomenWhoCare PENTWATER — Members of Oceana’s Women Who Care on Tuesday, Sept. 6, will hear Barb Davidson talk about how their combined $100 contributions three months ago — totaling $14,000 — are to be used in the coming school year to bring mental health and suicide prevention training to Oceana students and educators. The one-hour meeting kicks off at…

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78th District Court sentencings.

August 26, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Karla Rene Fotis, 58, of 2747 E. Forrest, Rothbury, was found guilty Aug. 22 of harboring misdemeanants and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $150 in fines and costs. A…

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78th District Court arraignments.

August 26, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Misdemeanors – Susan Lynn Whittaker, 50, of 217 N. Michigan Ave., Apt. 2, Shelby; Aug. 21; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); domestic violence. Pretrial: Sept. 12 at 3:15 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Matthew William Fancher, 25, of 2527 Nelson Rd., Goodland, Indiana;…

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Shelby woman injured in 2-vehicle crash.

August 26, 2016
Shelby woman injured in 2-vehicle crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyNews SHELBY — A 33-year-old Shelby woman was injured during a two-vehicle crash Friday, Aug. 26, at 9:35 a.m. on Walnut Street near Fifth Street, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The woman, who was driving a 2006 Buick Rendezvous, was backing out of her driveway and backed into a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by an…

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Dealership crasher faces OWI III charge following recent wreck.

August 26, 2016
Dealership crasher faces OWI III charge following recent wreck.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 21-year-old Shelby man who crashed through a brick wall and smashed into four cars at the Meyers Chevrolet car dealership in New Era last November now faces a felony of third-offense operating while intoxicated following a vehicle crash last weekend. Isidoro Flores-Gomez, Jr., of 263 W. Sixth St., was arrested by…

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Man faces up to life in prison for armed robbery.

August 26, 2016
Man faces up to life in prison for armed robbery.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Shelby man faces up to life in prison for his alleged involvement in an armed robbery in which a knife was held to the victim’s throat. Oscar Borrego, of 186 Pine St., was arrested Aug. 11 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a felony of armed robbery. It is…

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DWLS, fugitive arrests.

August 26, 2016
DWLS, fugitive arrests.

#OceanaCountyNews    #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016: 7 p.m., a 25-year-old Mears woman was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Polk Road and 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. 8:46 p.m., a 34-year-old Rothbury man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 2000 block of Whitetail Drive, Grant…

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Shelby woman accused of sexually assaulting 4-year-old boy.

August 26, 2016
Shelby woman accused of sexually assaulting 4-year-old boy.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Shelby woman accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Jennifer Wigren, 33, of 50 Woodrow Rd., remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $25,000/cash/surety bond. Wigren faces a…

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Recent birth, reported Aug. 25, 2016.

August 25, 2016
Recent birth, reported Aug. 25, 2016.

#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.  Andre Rose Coronado, the son of Erica Darrow and Andy Coronado of Pentwater, was born Aug. 19, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330…

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Hesperia library celebrates 100th anniversary.

August 24, 2016
Hesperia library celebrates 100th anniversary.

#OceanaCountyNews #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — In 1916, the Hesperia Women’s Literary Club started a library with 237 books. This year, the library celebrated its 100th anniversary. State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) presented a special tribute to the Hesperia Community Library marking its 100th anniversary. “This community has reached a significant milestone,” said Library Director Kay Brennan. “The library continues to be…

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Obituary: Steven Bruce, 62, Hart.

August 24, 2016
Obituary: Steven Bruce, 62, Hart.

#OceanaCountyDeaths Steven Jay Bruce, 62, of Hart, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 following a boating accident. He was born January 6, 1954 in Swindon, England to Gordon and Ruth (Hawley) Bruce. He graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1972 and attended Michigan State University. On June 4, 1982, Steve married Connie Gebhart. Steve is survived by his…

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Police handle DWLS arrest, crashes.

August 24, 2016
Police handle DWLS arrest, crashes.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9:35 p.m. at M-20 and Oceana Drive. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016: – 10:04 p.m., car/deer crash, Stony Lake Road and Scenic Drive, Claybanks Township. Tuesday,…

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Montague man, 64, faces 1st-degree CSC charges.

August 24, 2016
Montague man, 64, faces 1st-degree CSC charges.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man faces three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of third-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., allegedly molested the child in 2008 in…

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Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thanks from Steven Bruce’s family.

August 23, 2016
Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thanks from Steven Bruce’s family.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to those who responded to the fishing accident that took the life of Steven Jay Bruce on August 14:  The US Coast Guard, Oceana County Sheriff’s Department Marine Division, Michigan State Police Dive and Rescue Team, Pentwater Police, Oceana EMS, Mason County Sheriff’s Department, Ludington Police Department, Muskegon County Sheriff’s Department Marine…

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2nd-longest-running fair in the state kicks off today.

August 23, 2016
2nd-longest-running fair in the state kicks off today.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyFair2016 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 145th Annual Oceana County Fair, which is the second-longest running fair in Michigan, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The event draws approximately 25,000 fair goers every year, said Oceana County Fair President Clancy Aerts. The fair’s history dates back to 1871.…

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Recent death, reported Aug. 23, 2016.

August 23, 2016
Recent death, reported Aug. 23, 2016.

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Sharon M. Butler, 67, of New Era, passed away August 20, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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