HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library is hosting two book discussions and a program to help adults with struggling young readers. – Book Discussion: Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” by Roz Chast, a memoir of her parent’s last years. When it came to her elderly mother and father, Chast practiced denial, avoidance and…
The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, March 3, 2016: – 9:47 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), one-car property damage crash, Shelby Road and Radar Road, Shelby Township. – 10:21 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), threats, E. Lathrop St., Village of Walkerville. – 5:07 p.m., (Shelby Police Department), property damage crash, S. Michigan Ave., Village of Shelby. –…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate on misdemeanor charges: – Lisa Dawn Smith, 53, of 7747 E. Scout Rd., Walkerville; Feb. 20; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating with a high BAC and possession of marijuana. Pretrial: March 15 at 3:45 p.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent. – Griselda…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – David Theodore McDaniel, 47, of 403 Lincoln St., Hart, pleaded “no contest” March 1 to disorderly person – obscene conduct and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time if imposed; and a $75 fine.…
HART — Spring break is the time of the year when many Michigan residents choose to travel to tropical destinations. Unfortunately, this year, many of the foreign places favored by sun seekers are also those areas that are affected by the Zika virus, states a press release from the District Health Department #10. Because of the potential link between Zika…
Ervin P. Youngstrom, 86, of Hart, passed away March 1, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
HART — A 31-year-old Weidman, Mich. man was arraigned Wednesday, March 2, in 78th District Court on three felony manufacturing methamphetamine charges stemming from a one-car crash on Hawley Road east of 198th Avenue in Newfield Township in September of 2015, according to a State Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) press release. Kyle Nathaniel Russell was allegedly traveling…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP 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, Nov. 23, was found guilty Monday, Feb. 29, in 78th District Court of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC) and driving while license suspended (DWLS). Isidoro Flores-Gomez,…
LANSING — State Sen. Goeff Hansen introduced legislation on Wednesday that would help ensure Michigan firefighters have access to critical education and training. Senate Bill 833 would update the definition of “firefighter training” in the state’s Firefighters Training Council Act to reflect new challenges firefighters face while on the job. “Services provided by firefighters have changed since the law…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Robert Farber is not seeking re-election in the upcoming November election, and three officers from the sheriff’s office are running for the sheriff’s position. Undersheriff Timothy Priese, Lt. Craig Mast and Deputy Roy Strait are all throwing their hats in the ring. Priese, 47, has a 26-year career in law…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Mears man who was arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies for brutally assaulting his ex-girlfriend last Saturday, Feb. 27, was arraigned Tuesday morning, March 1, in 78th District Court on a felony charge of assault by strangulation. Jacob Allen Wilson, of 5215 W. Fox Rd., is also being charged as…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Robert Farber is not seeking re-election in the upcoming November election. Farber, 57, has a 36-year career in law enforcement. He was elected sheriff in 2008 after former sheriff Ken Prince retired. Thirty five of his 36 years have taken place at the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. He worked one…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Mears man was arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies following a felonious domestic assault in the 5500 block of West Cherry Court near Wilson’s General Store early Saturday morning, Feb. 27, that involved choking the victim nearly to the point of unconsciousness, according to OCSO Lt. Craig Mast. The man…
SHELBY — In what would have been a “great match up” between two of the top Class C boys basketball teams in the area has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Shelby was scheduled to play at Muskegon Heights Academy Wednesday, March 2, for the Heights’ final home game of the season, but Shelby school officials made the decision last…
The following is local law enforcement activity over the weekend, Feb. 26-28, 2016: Friday, Feb. 26, 2016: – 12:15 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 41-year-old Shelby woman was arrested for domestic violence, 6000 block of Johnson Rd., Benona Township. – 8 a.m., (MSP), a 36-year-old woman (hometown unavailable) was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 2000 block of E.…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the lineup for its fifth annual Rhythm and Dunes community concert series. A Zac Brown tribute band, 20 Ride, will perform on Saturday, July 23 and Mick Adams & The Stones, a Rolling Stones tribute band, will perform Saturday, July 30. Both shows will be at Waterfront Park beginning at 7 p.m. 20…
The Great Lakes Energy People Fund recently awarded $1,500 in grants to two Oceana County non-profit programs. Christian Reformed Church of New Era received $1,000 for materials to build raised beds in a community garden and Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association of Ludington was awarded $500 for the Night at the Lights summer program at Little Sable Point Lighthouse at Silver Lake State Park. The People Fund, supported by…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Robert Eric Cupps, 38, of 7524 E. M-20, Hesperia, was arrested Feb. 19 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – sexual penetration of a victim under the age of 13…
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