#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who allegedly smuggled drugs inside her body into the Oceana County Jail that she stole from the adult foster care home where she was living asked 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton for a jail term instead of a prison sentence Monday, July 18, during her sentencing.…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Two Mears men convicted of felonious assault stemming from “a Facebook feud that went bad” were sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 18. Fred Austin Tanner, Jr., 29, and Nicholas John Erickson, 38, “rushed the door” of a home in Grant Township and assaulted a…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Candice Lee Fennel, 20, of Walkerville, who pleaded “no contest” Monday, July 18, in 27th Circuit Court to felonious assault in a bizarre stabbing case that may have involved prostitution, faces a prison term of one year and one day. Fennel may be eligible for special alternative incarceration (SAI) or “boot…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating an unusual case of vandalism and arson following a report of a paper bag containing “droppings” that was lit on fire in the 300 block of Water Street, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The incident occurred some time after midnight Monday, July 18, and before 10:30 a.m. when…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a coin-operated device reported Sunday, July 17, at 6:40 p.m. on 188th Avenue near River Road. No other information about the case was immediately available. Michigan State Police troopers were also dispatched to an ORV crash involving minor injuries Saturday, July 16,…
#OceanaCountyNews #HartNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A vacant two-story rental house located at 4794 N. Oceana Drive received extensive damage from a fire that ripped through the home Sunday evening, July 17, but a portion of it is “salvageable,” said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz Monday. The house, which is insured, is owned by Jay Ball, Klotz…
#OceanaNews #HartTownship By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HART TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from three departments responded to a fire at a vacant house located at 4794 N. Oceana Drive Sunday night about 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival, Hart Fire Department reported flames coming from the house, located on the southeast corner of Oceana Drive and VanBuren Road on the Hart-Weare townships line. Hart…
#OceanaCountyNews #HesperiaSesquicentennial #HesperiaHighSchoolVolleyball HESPERIA — The village is celebrating its sesquicentennial/150th anniversary and as part of the eight-week series of events, the Hesperia High School Volleyball Team is hosting a fun, family-friendly event called the Timber Trot Tie-Dye Obstacle Course Saturday, July 23. The event begins at 4 p.m. with an opportunity to tie-dye your own commemorative T-shirt. At 5…
#OceanaCountyEntertainmentNews #HartNews HART — Music on the Commons, the summer concert series provided by the Hart Main Street Program, welcomes Dede and the Dreamers, who will perform Monday, July 18, from 7:45-9:30 p.m. at the Hart Commons. Drift the night away to the amazing vibes of Dede and the Dreamers. Described as psychedelic/folk/jazz music, this mesmerizing band will send you…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyElection2016 WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Thrives is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” event Thursday, July 21, at the Walkerville Wesleyan Church gymnasium, 144 S. Hamon St., beginning at 6 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Invited to participate are the 19 candidates in the five contested county races; District One Commissioner, Drain Commissioner, Road Commissioner, Sheriff, and Treasurer. Each will…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Thursday, July 14, 2016: 6:25 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Tyler Road and 140th Avenue, Elbridge Township. Monday, July 11, 2016: 3:15 p.m., (Hart Police Department), two-car crash, no injuries, State Street and Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 4:40 p.m., (HPD), gas drive-off, $41.15 in diesel fuel stolen, BP gas station,…
#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Surveillance photos of suspects stealing over $2,500 from the cash register tills during a break-in of the River City Inn, at 8347 E. Washington Road in the Ruby Creek area were released by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, July 15. According to Lt. Craig Mast, the break-in occurred Sunday, July 10, at 12:13…
#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A felony child abuse warrant has been issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a 37-year-old Mount Pleasant man who allegedly dragged his 5-year-old adopted son into Silver Lake and forcibly held his head under water repeatedly in front of a crowd of beach goers Wednesday, July 13, shortly after 5 p.m., according to…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Julie Ann Theodore, 32, of 6981 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) July 10 for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Preliminary conference: July 18 at 3 p.m.…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Logan Thomas Hutchinson, 20, of 5548 N. 108th Ave., Hart, was found guilty July 11 of operating while impaired and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…
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. Elias John VanHuizen, the son of Amanda Card of Shelby, was born July 6, 2016. Harleigh Kae Howe, the daughter of Angel Madsen and Dominic Howe of Ludington, was born July 6, 2016. Jackson Friese Kelly, the son of…
#OceanaCountyNews #GreatLakesEnergy The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society and the Ferry Township Fire Department have each been awarded grants from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, located in Hart, was awarded $1,000, which will go towards the creation of an informational brochure about area historical organizations. The Ferry Township Fire Department…
#OceanaCountyDeaths Robert J. Beyer, 86, of Hart, died July 12, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Maxine Royal Huggard, 94, of Shelby, died July 5, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Willia Jean VanLaan, 85, of Shelby, died July 8, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Gregory Niblick, 64 of Hesperia and formerly of New Era died…
#AmeripriseFinancial LUDINGTON — How prepared are you for retirement? Mike Heckman, a certified financial planner with Ameriprise Financial, along with Aaron Thiel, insurance specialist will host a seminar Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harbor View Marina, 400 S. Rath Ave. to discuss retirement planning. The seminar will feature Kim Daley, regional vice president of Riversource Life Insurance Company…
#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Over $2,500 was stolen from the cash register tills during a break-in of the River City Inn, at 8347 E. Washington Road in the Ruby Creek area. According to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast, the break-in occurred in the early morning hours Sunday, July 10. “Later that morning at…
#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to a moped crash involving minor injuries Tuesday, July 12, at 6:24 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Ridge Road. MSP is also investigating a larceny of a trail camera and trespassing in the southeast corner of Section 2 in Otto Township reported Monday,…
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