Hart man pleads guilty to break-ins.

January 20, 2016
Hart man pleads guilty to break-ins.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty Wednesday, Jan. 20, in 27th Circuit Court to two counts of breaking and entering with intent. Aaron Vaughn Jacobs, of 7044 92nd Ave., testified that he stole tools and $700 in cash from shop on Oceana Drive in the City of Hart, Oct. 22, and a chainsaw…

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Prisoner sentenced for possessing child porn.

January 20, 2016
Prisoner sentenced for possessing child porn.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Rothbury man currently lodged in the West Shoreline Correctional Facility in Muskegon was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 20, to serve nine months forthwith of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of possession of child sexually-abusive material. Christopher Ranzell Edwards, of 7128 S. 120th Ave., pleaded guilty…

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Judge not pleased with defendant’s ‘Happy New Year’ comment.

January 20, 2016
Judge not pleased with defendant’s ‘Happy New Year’ comment.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Muskegon man who went before 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton Wednesday, Jan. 20, for sentencing on a cocaine conviction said, “Happy New Year’s” to Monton, and the judge was not pleased. Marlon Demario Ezell, of 1197 Sanford St., was sentenced to serve 30 days forthwith of a one-year discretionary…

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Probation violation leads to prison term.

January 20, 2016
Probation violation leads to prison term.

HART — A 22-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 14 months to two years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 20, for violating a condition of his probation when he was in the presence of his girlfriend’s children. Cody Tyler, of 666 W. Filmore Rd., who is convicted of a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC),…

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Inmate receives added prison term for meth conviction.

January 20, 2016
Inmate receives added prison term for meth conviction.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A prison inmate currently lodged in the West Shoreline Correctional Facility in Muskegon on meth convictions was sentenced to 13 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 20, for a felony conviction of possession of methamphetamine. Jason Charles Canavan, 29, of 5823 N. 192nd Ave., Walkerville, pleaded guilty…

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Defendant in love triangle case sentenced to 4 weekends in jail.

January 20, 2016
Defendant in love triangle case sentenced to 4 weekends in jail.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 29-year-old Hart woman who assaulted her boyfriend’s wife with a vehicle and threw a rock through her window was sentenced Wednesday, Jan. 20, in 27th Circuit Court to serve four weekends of a 90-day discretionary jail term. Jackie Lee Knight, of 790 S. 144th Ave., pleaded guilty last month to a felony…

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Marijuana delivery to a minor yields jail term.

January 20, 2016
Marijuana delivery to a minor yields jail term.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Montague man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Wednesday, Jan. 20, to serve three months forthwith of a nine-month discretionary jail sentence for a conviction of delivery of marijuana to a minor. Anthony Joseph Aguilera, of 6588 50th Ave., pleaded guilty to the charge last month. Aguilera was initially charged with…

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Snowmobile crash, fugitive arrest, forgery among police activity.

January 20, 2016
Snowmobile crash, fugitive arrest, forgery among police activity.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Friday, Jan. 15, 2016: – 7:50 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 48-year-old Shelby man was arrested on an outstanding fugitive warrant, First Street, Village of Shelby. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016: – 12:08 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Livonia man was moderately injured in a crash involving two snowmobiles…

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Vehicle hits brick wall; 2 trucks collide.

January 18, 2016
Vehicle hits brick wall; 2 trucks collide.

The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016: – 10:45 a.m., two-car property damage accident, Polk Road near 72nd Ave. An eastbound vehicle was rear-ended. No injuries. – One-vehicle property damage accident, E. Main St. and Hart St. A portion of a decorative brick wall was damaged after being struck by a vehicle that…

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Register for rec soccer.

January 18, 2016
Register for rec soccer.

HART — Hart Rec soccer signups are now open. You will need a current email address, insurance company, policy number and residence information. Register online, where more information is available. Sign-up and clinic information will also be coming home with students this week.   Deadline to register is Feb. 28. No signups will be accepted after this date.

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Hart teacher nominated for national award.

January 18, 2016
Hart teacher nominated for national award.

HART —  Eric Jensen, seventh and eighth grade social studies teacher at Hart Middle School, has been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are…

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Closings and cancelations, Jan. 18, 2016.

January 17, 2016

Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Abrahamson’s Towing of Ludington: 231-843-2990.Closed for Monday, Jan. 18, 2016: Walkerville Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Hart Public Schools. Pentwater Public Schools. West Shore ESD and CTE.

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78th District Court arraignments include home invasion, car theft.

January 16, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include home invasion, car theft.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Kenyon Clark Thomas, Jr., 28, of 1133 W. Hazel Rd., Hart, was arrested Jan. 9 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of second-degree home invasion and unlawful driving away of an automobile (UDAA) and and a high-court…

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Man convicted of high school break-in arrested for home invasion.

January 16, 2016
Man convicted of high school break-in arrested for home invasion.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The man who broke into Hart High School last year the day after Christmas is facing new felony charges stemming from an alleged home invasion. Korbin Cruz Garcia, 20, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 12, by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for felonies of first-degree home invasion and…

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78th District Court sentencings.

January 15, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Robert James VanSickle, 34, of 4719 3rd St., New Era, was found guilty Jan. 11 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $1,040…

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2 injured in snowmobile crash.

January 15, 2016
2 injured in snowmobile crash.

The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016: – 8:30 a.m., a 57-year-old Shelby man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and no insurance on Polk Road near 88th Ave. after a trooper stopped to offer assistance when the motorist’s vehicle slid off the road.…

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Formulas, Rules and Sequences – WSCC presents exhibit by Grand Rapids artist Tom Clinton

January 14, 2016
Formulas, Rules and Sequences – WSCC presents exhibit by Grand Rapids artist Tom Clinton

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The work of a Grand Rapids artist, Tom Clinton, is currently on display until February 25 in the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College. Clinton will be on the campus February 10 to demonstrate his collograph printing process at 11 a.m. in the drawing/painting studio followed by a presentation in the…

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Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

January 14, 2016
Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A wellness program through Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital gave Gloria Beckman a wake-up call. As an employee of Smith & Eddy Insurance, she and her colleagues were encouraged to take advantage of a free health screening through Win With Wellness. “My first time there I was told I was borderline obese,” Gloria said. “That…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Jan. 13, 2016.

January 13, 2016
Welcome to the world! Recent birth, reported Jan. 13, 2016.

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.  Gemma Elaine Hughes, the daughter of Barbara Dailey and Christopher Hughes of Hart, was born Jan. 12, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com. Shelby…

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Closings and cancelations for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.

January 12, 2016

Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Abrahamson’s Towing of Ludington: 231-843-2990. Closed for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016: Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools.

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Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

January 12, 2016
Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback has submitted his letter of retirement to the Hart City Council after serving the department for 40 years. Leimback’s letter of retirement is on the council’s agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, Jan. 12, as a public comment/correspondence item. Leimback’s last day on the job will be June 23, he…

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