By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor WALKERVILLE — Two Walkerville teenagers were arraigned in 78th District Court recently on misdemeanor charges following their arrests last month for throwing rocks at passing vehicles from the roof of Walkerville High School. Morgan James Pearson, 18, of 160 S. East St., faces charges of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) less than $200 and littering…
HART — The Oceana County Republican Committee’s annual fall rally, “Pizza and Politics,” is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, at Hart Pizza, beginning at noon. “In the past, we have always had a brat fry,” said County Chair Dr. Rudy Ochs. “This year, we decided to try something totally different in hopes of attracting new people. It will be…
NEWFIELD TWP. — Members of SSCENT and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 8900 block of East Newfield Drive Wednesday, Sept. 23. Several items used in methamphetamine production were located inside the home. The case is under investigation. Meth production involves the use of hazardous materials and requires specially-trained technicians to clean up the…
Damon Lee Crumb, 74, of Pentwater, passed away September 18, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – Representatives from over 40 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 5, is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in comparing…
PENTWATER — The 18-year-old man who was arrested Monday afternoon by the Pentwater Police Department after jumping from his vehicle during a high-speed chase has been arraigned in 78th District Court on five felony charges. Valentine Alejandro Segura, 18, of 611 Dowland St., Ludington was arraigned on two separate warrants, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Michigan State Police…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OTTO TWP. — A suspect allegedly involved in a break-in to a home and shed on 142nd Avenue near Rothbury has been interviewed by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office detectives, and a warrant is pending for her arrest, said OCSO Lt. Craig Mast Wednesday morning, Sept. 23. The victim of the break-in released trail camera photos…
By Allison Scarbrough. OPC Editor. BENONA TWP. — A pole barn fire Sunday evening, Sept. 20, at Son’s Disposal totally destroyed a garbage truck, said owner Larry Keeler. “It looks like a ceiling fan caught on fire from what the firemen were telling me,” Keeler said. “And that caught the ceiling on fire which dripped down on one of our…
WEARE TWP. — The manager at Pentwater Convenience Center on West Monroe Road noticed someone had covered up a video camera and discovered there were four large bags of returnable cans valued at $80 missing Friday, Sept. 18, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. If anyone has any information about the theft, contact the sheriff’s office at (231) 873-2121.
PENTWATER — An 18-year-old Mason County man was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department after jumping from his vehicle during a high-speed chase Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. The suspect was wanted for a burglary that had just occurred in Pentwater Township. “Acting on a ‘be on the lookout’ (BOL) broadcast of a burglary in progress, officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend, Sept. 18-120, 2015 includes: Friday, Sept. 18, 2015: – 12:37 p.m., a 39-year-old Mears man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Stony Lake Rd. and 64th Ave., Benona…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A driver of a Roadway semi truck who was pulling out of Advanced Architechural near the Dollar General store struck a power pole, knocking it down, and causing another power pole to be dragged down Monday, Sept. 21, at approximately 11:30 a.m. The two downed power poles, which affected approximately three transformers, caused…
By Allison Scarbrough. OPC Editor. BENONA TWP. — Firefighters from five area departments quickly extinguished a fire in the attic of a pole barn Sunday evening, Sept. 20, at Son’s Disposal, saving the building. No one was injured in the blaze, which was toned out at 7:21 p.m., said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. The scene at 3510 S. 34th…
HART — The Hart Rotary Club, in conjunction with United Way of the Lakeshore, is sponsoring a food truck in which 10,000 pounds of food will be distributed Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Spitler Elementary School parking lot. The Feeding America mobile food pantry will be able to feed 200 families and individuals in Oceana…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – Miguel Calderon, 54, of 1509 Grandville Ave., Grand Rapids, was found guilty July 20 of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). He was sentenced Sept. 14 to four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term; serving weekends beginning…
NEW ERA — A 24-year-old New Era man was arrested at his home Monday, Sept. 14, by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on a three-count felony warrant on charges of delivery of cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy) and marijuana. Jarred James Conkle was lodged in the Oceana County Jail and arraigned in 78th District Court. His bond was set at $5,000/10 percent.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OTTO TWP. — A local man who is the victim of a break-in to his home on 142nd Avenue near Rothbury that he discovered, Aug. 18, is seeking help identifying the suspects. The photos of the young female suspects were taken by a trail camera hidden inside the home, July 12. If anyone can identify the…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Brandon Scott Thrailkill, 22, of 13 N. Courtland St., Hart, was found guilty Sept. 14 of larceny less than $200. He was sentenced to 67 days in jail with credit for 67 days served; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court…
Emma L. Ward, 66, Hart, passed away September 16, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County Wednesday, Sept. 16, includes: – 12:50 p.m., one-car property damage crash, 192nd Ave. and Yonker Rd., Newfield Twp. – 1:15 p.m., gas drive-off, $23.99 in fuel taken, 4000 block of W. Monroe Rd.,…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Hundreds of fifth graders from Mason, Manistee and Oceana counties attended the 21st annual Western Michigan Old Engine Club education day at the club’s grounds at Riverside Park Wednesday. During the interactive event, children learned about rural culture from the past. Upon entering the grounds, the children are given a questionnaire to ask the…
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