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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. As I sit at my desk in my home office today, gazing out the window at the blowing and drifting snow, I am amazed by the beauty and power of nature here in Oceana County. It is…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. During a public meeting Monday night, Jan. 11, 2016, the Shelby Village Council voted 5-1 — with one abstention — to fire Police Chief Robert Wilson. See related story here. Leading up to the vote, it is likely that the council, under the advice of its attorney, violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The council voted…
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