By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case of drugs causing death against a 24-year-old Hart man, who is currently serving time in prison for an unrelated conviction, is set for trial in 27th Circuit Court, Jan. 13-15. Foster Lewis Mudget appeared in court Monday, Oct. 26, with his attorney Harold Emelander, who made a motion to quash his…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police over the weekend: Friday, Oct. 23, 2015: – 11 a.m., a 39-year-old Shelby woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 7000 block of Driftwood Dr., Rothbury. Saturday,…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015: – 10:39 p.m, car-deer crash, US-31 and M-20, Grant Twp. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015: – 5:10 p.m, incorrigible juvenile, MSP parking lot, Hart. Thursday,…
HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off the road, but first apply the brakes and watch out for…
Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alyssa Marie Burke, the daughter of Renee and James Burke of Pentwater, was born Oct. 17, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…
WEST MICHIGAN — Five people were arrested Wednesday, Oct. 21, on warrants following investigations handled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) detectives in unrelated cases in Oceana, Mason and Manistee counties, according to a SSCENT press release. – Tommy Watts, 33, of Muskegon was arrested on a two-count felony warrant at the Muskegon County Jail. Watts was serving…
GRANT TWP. — Double JJ Resort co-owner Norm Halbower has been making a lot of improvements to the ranch since he and his son, Matthew, took over ownership, and he is focused on adding more fun events. The next two weekends certainly aim at fun. Beer Fest is set for this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1-4 p.m., and next Saturday,…
HART – Following a major global health milestone last month, Hart Rotary urges Oceana County residents to join them in the global fight to eradicate polio by making donations in recognition of World Polio Day Saturday, Oct. 24. “Hart Rotarians have always been active in Oceana County. We raise money for our youth scholarship fund, and we sponsor a ‘Feeding…
HART – Hart Main Street once again has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards set by the National Main Street Center®, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the list of accredited Main Street® programs in…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Jason Charles Canavan, 29, of 5823 N. 192nd Ave., Walkerville, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of possession of methamphetamine. Preliminary conference: Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Randall Guy Jonseck, 47, of 485 S. 52nd Ave., New Era, was found guilty Oct. 19 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). He was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 180 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for…
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a warning regarding telemarketing scams that impersonate government entities to obtain sensitive personal or financial information from consumers. The scams tend to target Michigan seniors and claim to be from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Michigan Department of Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service. Schuette’s Consumer Protection Team advises consumers that…
LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) along with the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), urge all Michigan residents to protect themselves against influenza (flu) and its potentially life-threatening consequences by getting vaccinated. The MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories has already confirmed the first cases of influenza in the state for the…
SCOTTVILLE – The public is invited to a book talk and conversation with Emily St. John Mandel, author of “Station Eleven,” as part of West Shore Community College’s participation in the Michigan Humanities Council’s Great Michigan Read. The presentation will take place on Wed., Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in WSCC’s Center Stage Theater. Mandel will discuss her work, answer…
OCEANA COUNTY — In addition sporting events, part-time jobs and school work, high school seniors are also thinking of where they hope to be next fall. During the week of Oct. 26-30, known statewide as “College Application Week”, Oceana high schools will work closely with their seniors to finalize college applications. According to projected job growth statistics, 60 percent of jobs by…
Diana Lee Whelpley, 76, of Shelby, died Sat. Oct. 17, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. 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. CLAYBANKS TWP. — A breaking and entering to a medical marijuana growing operation in the 5000 block of 48th Avenue was reported to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. No other information about the…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — “A large amount” of hamburger, bacon, brats, Bud Light beer and cigarettes were stolen during a breaking and entering of Cherry Hill Super Market over the weekend, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. A sheriff’s deputy was performing a property check at the grocery store, located at 424 N. State St., Saturday…
This Living History series is sponsored by Cole’s Antique Villa, 120 N. Main St., Scottville, 231-936-1123, colesantiquesvilla.com. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Monday, Nov. 11, 1940 was a warm November day. Armistice Day started out with temperatures in the 60s. Three days earlier a storm hit the Northwestern shoreline with winds so strong that the Tacoma, Washington bridge collapsed.…
GOLDEN TWP. — Leslyn Marie Yowell, 49, of Grove City, Ohio died following a crash on Test Hill in the ORV area of Silver Lake State Park Saturday, Oct. 17, at 1:34 p.m. Yowell was riding in the backseat in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler driven by her husband, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. She was wearing a seatbelt,…
FREMONT — Criminal defense attorneys Gary K. Springstead and Michael R. Bartish have been deemed “Super Lawyers” for criminal law by Super Lawyer magazine. Less than five percent of attorneys in the state earn this prestigious designation, and only four other criminal defense attorneys in Grand Rapids were rated Super Lawyers for criminal law in 2015. “We are really honored…
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