‘You’re lucky you are not going to prison,’ judge tells defendant in meth case

October 12, 2015
‘You’re lucky you are not going to prison,’ judge tells defendant in meth case

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Hesperia man narrowly avoided prison when he received a one-year jail sentence for a methamphetamine conviction Monday, Oct. 12, in 27th Circuit Court. Leon Jon Stanek, of 2909 S. Lakeview Dr., is convicted of operating/maintaining a meth lab. A second count of possessing meth lab equipment was dismissed in plea agreement.…

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Hesperia woman pleads guilty to possessing meth

October 12, 2015
Hesperia woman pleads guilty to possessing meth

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Hesperia woman pleaded guilty to a felony of possession of methamphetamine Monday, Oct. 12, in 27th Circuit Court. Nicole Marie Jackson, of 2929 S. Lakeview Dr., has been incarcerated in jail since July 7 and faces unrelated charges in Muskegon County. Her plea agreement calls for a five-month cap on the…

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Cocaine possession yields jail term

October 12, 2015
Cocaine possession yields jail term

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Fremont man was ordered to serve five months up front of an 11-month discretionary jail sentence for possession of less than 25 grams of cocaine in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 12. Jordan James Miller and his attorney, Julie Springstead Waltz, both said that he is “changing his life around.” “I’m…

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New Era man pleads to receiving, concealing trailer

October 12, 2015
New Era man pleads to receiving, concealing trailer

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 55-year-old New Era man pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 12, to receiving and concealing property valued between $1,000-$20,000, which was a 22-foot-long covered trailer. Joseph Marion Terheggen, of 5881 48th Ave., was initially charged with three counts of receiving and concealing stolen property, but two of the counts…

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Recent deaths, reported Oct. 12, 2015.

October 12, 2015

Donald D. McClennan, 84, of Hart, passed away October 7, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Linda (Reames) Allen, 66, of Muskegon and formerly of Shelby, passed away October 7, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home,  Shelby. Jerry L. Austin, 76, of Shelby, passed away October 7, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home,  Shelby. Terry L.…

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Car vs. coyote crash

October 9, 2015
Car vs. coyote crash

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 Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015: – 6:09 p.m., craigslist® scam, M-20 and 96th Ave., Shelby Twp. – 8 p.m., car-deer crash, US-31 and Monroe Rd., Weare Twp. – 11:05 p.m., car-coyote…

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Meth lab dismantled

October 8, 2015
Meth lab dismantled

FERRY TWP. — A meth lab located in the 2600 block of East Garfield Road was dismantled by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) Thursday, Oct. 8. SSCENT executed a search warrant in the home and found several items used to produce meth.   Meth production involves the use of hazardous materials and requires specially-trained technicians to…

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78th District Court arraignments

October 8, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Brandon Lee Dupont, 21, of 420 Dryden St., Hart, was arrested Sept. 24 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of controlled substance possession of heroin and a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated or under…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 8, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Luis Angel Mendez, 21, of 3559 S. 132nd Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 5 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for 30 days served; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders;…

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MSU’s Be-Bop Spartans jazz to perform Saturday.

October 8, 2015
MSU’s Be-Bop Spartans jazz to perform Saturday.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The West Shore Community College Performing Arts Series will feature Michigan State University’s Bebop Spartans at 7:30 p.m., this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Center Stage Theater on WSCC’s main campus. Trumpeter and Grammy award winner Brian Lynch will be a featured special guest. The next generation of great American jazz musicians is represented in…

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Armistice Day Storm memorial event planned for Oct. 17.

October 8, 2015

LUDINGTON (Mason County) — On Nov. 11, 1940, one of the worst storms of recorded Great Lakes history struck Lake Michigan, with the most destruction between the Sable points. Known as the Armistice Day Storm, over 140 people died and over 10 ships sank or ran aground. On Oct. 17, 2015 at 7 p.m., the West Michigan Underwater Preserve will host a…

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Eagle killed in crash

October 8, 2015
Eagle killed in crash

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. FERRY TWP. — An eagle died after being struck by a car Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. on M-20 near 128th Avenue, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. No other information was immediately available. The following is…

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UPDATE: Police release crash victim’s name

October 8, 2015
UPDATE: Police release crash victim’s name

GRANT TWP. — The victim of this morning’s fatal crash on West Webster Road near 64th Avenue is a 55-year-old Jerry Wigren of Shelby, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Wigren was driving eastbound in a 2000 Jeep Cherokee when the accident occurred, according to OCSO. Deputies were dispatched to the single car accident Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:50…

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Driver dies following crash

October 8, 2015
Driver dies following crash

GRANT TWP. — Oceana County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a single car accident on West Webster Road near 64th Avenue Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:50 a.m., according to a press release from the sheriff’s office issued shortly after 7 a.m. “Deputies found the single occupant of the vehicle had been ejected and had suffered serious injuries,” the press release…

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Recent death, reported Oct. 8, 2015.

October 8, 2015

Charles A. Williams, 91, of Pentwater passed away on October 6, 2015 at Tendercare of Ludington. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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24th annual Pumpkin Patch is this weekend at Major Produce.

October 7, 2015
24th annual Pumpkin Patch is this weekend at Major Produce.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Want a great family-centered activity to do this weekend or next? Take a drive to northern Oceana County and explore the Pumpkin Patch at Major’s Produce. Located at 9476 N. 120th Ave. (Mason County’s Darr Road turns into 120th Ave.), the Pumpkin Patch is in its 24th year. Mike and Karen Major said…

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MSU/WSCC ag program possible by fall 2016.

October 6, 2015
MSU/WSCC ag program possible by fall 2016.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — West Shore Community College is a step closer to forming a partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Agricultural Technology, which would allow agriculture students to earn an associate’s degree from WSCC and a certificate from Michigan State. Dr. Randy Showerman, director of MSU’s IAT, spoke to a group of about…

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Hunting equipment stolen

October 6, 2015
Hunting equipment stolen

NEWFIELD TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny of several hundred dollars worth of hunting equipment on a parcel of federal forest property near the intersection of Buchanan Road near 176th Avenue. Two bow hunters from the Hesperia area parked a 1999 Ford Ranger in the area while they were bow hunting, said Lt. Craig Mast.…

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Chainsaw larceny, embezzlement among police activity

October 6, 2015
Chainsaw larceny, embezzlement among police activity

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 Monday, Oct. 5, 2015: – 8:15 a.m., car-deer crash, M-20 and Oceana Dr., Shelby Twp. – 9:45 a.m., larceny of a chainsaw, 186th Ave. and Loop Rd.,…

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Recent death, reported Oct. 6, 2015.

October 6, 2015

Eileen C. Cameron, 97, of Pentwater passed away on October 3, 2015 at her home. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Alleged bear poacher arrested

October 5, 2015
Alleged bear poacher arrested

HART – The 27-year-old Zeeland man who allegedly shot a mother black bear who was with her three cubs, Sept. 23, in Colfax Township has been arrested and is scheduled for arraignment in 78th District Court next Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources sought an arrest warrant…

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