Domestic violence, drunk driving arrests.

June 20, 2016
Domestic violence, drunk driving arrests.

HART — A 67-year-old Hart man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic violence Friday, June 17, in the 100 block of North Plum Street. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Saturday, June 18, 2016: – 4:15 a.m., a 30-year-old Hart woman was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated, 64th Avenue and Tyler…

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Counterfeit bill used at local business.

June 17, 2016
Counterfeit bill used at local business.

The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a counterfeit $100 bill that had been accepted at a local business Monday, June 13. “Upon inspection, it was found that this was a motion picture prop that has (the wording) printed right on it in several different locations, ‘For Motion Picture Use Only,'” said Lt. Craig Mast. “But the bill looks…

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Shelby man arrested following high-speed chase.

June 17, 2016
Shelby man arrested following high-speed chase.

Suspect was allegedly driving a pickup truck with a Confederate flag and was doing donuts in the Stony Lake Oval parking lot. SHELBY — A 21-year-old Shelby man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police, possession of marijuana and driving without insurance Thursday night, June 16, following a high-speed chase through the county. “Deputies were given a ‘be…

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‘Be Nice’ fundraiser June 27.

June 17, 2016

PENTWATER — A special “WE be nice FUNDRAISER” will be hosted by Barb Davison Monday, June 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club. The event will feature a raffle extraordinaire with items including sculptures, furniture, unique art, fabulous jewelry and items donated by area businesses. The students of the WE be nice FUND will be special…

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Republican picnic Saturday.

June 17, 2016
Republican picnic Saturday.

HART — Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) will be the speaker at the Oceana County Republican Committee’s Annual Picnic Saturday evening, June 18, at the Ochs Ranch, 3869 N. 104th Avenue. All Republican candidates seeking election this year are invited to attend. State Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) and Representative Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) will be attending. Candidates for State Representative will also…

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Muskegon man arrested on fugitive warrant.

June 17, 2016
Muskegon man arrested on fugitive warrant.

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Muskegon man was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, June 16, at 11:45 a.m. at US 31 and Winston Road. Other recent MSP activity includes: Thursday, June 16, 2016: – 5:40 p.m., car/deer crash, M 20 and 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. Wednesday, June 15, 2016: –…

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Recent death, reported June 16, 2016.

June 16, 2016

Winnie Mae Purdy, 64, of Walkerville, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart.   View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Hail to the chief!

June 16, 2016
Hail to the chief!

HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback was awarded the Police Hall of Fame Longevity/Retirement Award by the Hart City Council this week. Leimback will retire next Thursday, June 23, after serving the department for 40 years. The 63-year-old chief began working for the Hart Police Department part-time in June of 1976, and he became chief Feb. 1, 1980. Leimback…

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Police seek info regarding dirt bike theft.

June 16, 2016
Police seek info regarding dirt bike theft.

GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen 2000 RM250 Suzuki dirt bike Tuesday, June 14, in the 7000 block of Surf Court, just outside of the Village of Rothbury. If anyone has information about the missing bike, contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at (231) 873-2121.  

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78th District Court arraignments include breaking and entering, resisting police.

June 16, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include breaking and entering, resisting police.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Michael Scott Krapf, 26, of 1352 Main St., Rome, Pennsylvania, was arrested June 10 by the Michigan State…

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78th District Court sentencings.

June 16, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Julie Ann Lapree, 34, of 277 N. State St., Shelby, was found guilty April 18 of domestic violence and sentenced June 13 to…

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MSP investigates break-in.

June 15, 2016
MSP investigates break-in.

NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering of a garage that was reported Tuesday, June 14, at 1 p.m. on Loop Road. Other MSP activity includes: Tuesday, June 14, 2016: – 2:45 p.m., one-car property damage crash, US 31 near Oceana Drive, Grant Township. Wednesday, June 15, 2016: – 8:15…

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Helmet likely saved 12-year-old cyclist’s life.

June 15, 2016
Helmet likely saved 12-year-old cyclist’s life.

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A helmet worn by a 12-year-old Ohio boy who was struck by a van Tuesday morning, June 14, on North Business US 31 near Lakeshore Drive very likely saved him from serious injury or death, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. “The young man that was riding his bike was wearing a basic shell…

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Fresh produce coupons for seniors; sign-ups are today and June 30.

June 15, 2016
Fresh produce coupons for seniors; sign-ups are today and June 30.

HART — The Senior Market FRESH program is again available to eligible Oceana County residents. Eligible applicants who sign up can receive a coupon book with $20 worth of vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables at Rennhack Orchards Market on Polk Road. Vouchers may be used any time through October 31. There are two more dates to sign up and…

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Cash stolen during break-in.

June 14, 2016
Cash stolen during break-in.

CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during a breaking and entering that was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, June 13, at 3 p.m. in the 8000 block of North 120th Avenue. The case is under investigation. Other MSP activity Monday includes: – 2:26 p.m., car/deer crash, 192nd Ave. and Gale…

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Shelby school district is giving potential security threats ‘The Boot.’

June 13, 2016
Shelby school district is giving potential security threats ‘The Boot.’

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — School is out for the summer, but Shelby Public Schools officials, local law enforcement officers and The Lockdown Company representatives are hard at work, making the school district a safer place. Last week, Lockdown President and Owner Robert Couturier and his crew were installing 26 “The Boot” security devices in the Early Childhood Center…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

June 13, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Timothy James Davis, 26, of 509 E. Church St., Hart, was found guilty April 18 of attempted common law fraud and sentenced June…

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Shelby man arrested for drunk driving following crash.

June 13, 2016
Shelby man arrested for drunk driving following crash.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 48-year-old Shelby man for operating while intoxicated following a crash Saturday, June 11, at 2:20 p.m. in the 7000 block of West Shelby Road. Other police activity over the weekend includes: Friday, June 10, 2016: – 3:05 p.m., (MSP), car/deer crash, Tyler Road and 144th Avenue, Elbridge…

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Pennsylvania man assaults girlfriend while driving, crashes vehicle deliberately, resists arrest.

June 11, 2016

GRANT TOWNSHIP — Troopers from Michigan State Police, Hart post arrested a 26 year old Pennsylvania man following an incident on US 31.   According to witnesses the arrested subject assaulted his girlfriend while their vehicle was underway on northbound US 31 near the Muskegon-Oceana county line, according to a press release from the MSP Hart Post.     After the assault…

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Recent death, reported June 11, 2016.

June 11, 2016

William Henion, 80, of Shelby, passed away June 10, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Hart man arrested for brutal assault.

June 10, 2016
Hart man arrested for brutal assault.

HART — A 41-year-old Hart man was arrested by the Hart Police Department Thursday evening, June 9, for felonies of assault with intent to commit to great bodily harm less than murder and unlawful imprisonment. Tony Jerome Lopez, of 314 Hart Street, was lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $25,000/cash/surety bond. Lopez is accused of severely beating a…

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