By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — A home at 2622 W. Winston Rd. was totally destroyed in a fire Monday night, Dec. 21. No one was injured in the blaze, said Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks. Both people who lived in the home were at work at the time the fire ignited, Brooks said. The single-story home with…
Robert J. Carr, Jr, 64, of Hesperia, died December 18, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Mary Hawley, 83, of Shelby, died December 18, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Deanna Lenon, 66, of Shelby, died December 19, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 53-year-old Montague man who appeared to have run over a property owner with a quad during a trespassing dispute that was recorded on video in Grant Township was sentenced in 78th District Court Monday, Dec. 21, to six months probation and $400 in fines and costs. Ronald Leroy Wallace, of 4927 Bowen…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 42-year-old Pentwater man faces up to three months in jail after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 21, to one felony count of manufacturing marijuana – 20 more plants, but less than 200. Clifford Eugene Verschueren, of 4867 W. Adams Rd., testified that he was growing marijuana last June at…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. NEW ERA — The 21-year-old Shelby man who crashed through a brick wall and smashed into four cars at the Meyers Chevrolet car dealership last month was arrested Dec. 18 on a warrant issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” said…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Muskegon man faces an eight-and-a-half month jail term after pleading guilty to a felony count of delivery of heroin/less than 50 grams in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 21. Tommy Watts testified Monday that he sold heroin to someone at the Rothbury Wesco last March. In exchange for his guilty plea,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Pentwater man who was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court earlier this month received an added 15 days in jail Monday, Dec. 21, for reporting to jail while under the influence of drugs. Justin Ruben Jobbins, of 554 N. Morris St., was initially ordered to serve weekends in jail, but has now…
John Bell, 57, of Hart, passed away December 17, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Peter Langstraat, 68, of Hart, passed away December 17, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
HART — The holiday season has arrived, and there is no better time for people to adopt a healthy, tobacco-free lifestyle. This year the Michigan Tobacco Quitline is making it easier to quit tobacco by offering free telephone coaching and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) available to Michigan residents, regardless of insurance status. From now until December 31, 2015, the Michigan…
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, Dec. 17, 2015: – 6:40 p.m., truck/deer crash, Oceana Drive and Jefferson Road, Weare Township. – 6:43 p.m., a 39-year-old Pentwater man was arrested for domestic violence, 4000 block…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Steven Lee Couturier, 34, of 5631 S. Sagola Trail, New Era, was arrested Dec. 4 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree child abuse. Preliminary conference: Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bernabe Luevano, 23, of 21 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Dec. 14 of disorderly person – drunk. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $100 in fines…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the owner of a green Schwinn chopper-style pedal bike that was recently found in the Rothbury area. The bike owner is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 231-873-2121 and provide more details about the bike and the location where it was found.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 23-year-old Hart man was arrested in Mecosta County after allegedly cutting off his electronic tether, Dec. 13, and he is now lodged in the Oceana County Jail facing a felony of tampering with an electronic monitoring device, according to…
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 Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015: – 10 a.m., a 30-year-old Hart man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 7000 block of 92nd Ave., Hart Township. – 4:40 p.m., a 47-year-old Hart…
LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen introduced a bill on Tuesday that would change the makeup of the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council so that it more accurately reflects the industry. Hansen, a Republican from Hart, represents Michigan’s 34th Senate district, which includes Oceana County. Senate Bill 671 would change the name of the council to the “Grape, Wine, Brewing…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, will distribute 591 meals to food banks in Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties as a result of the recent West Shore Bank “Spirit of Giving” fundraising efforts. Representatives from area charities gathered Monday for the West Shore Bank Spirit of…
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. Xavier Anthony Hutchinson, the son of Summer Mitteer and Logan Hutchinson of Hart, was born December 9, 2015. Aliana Elizabeth Matias, the daughter of Jenna McCann and Rigoberto Matias of Hart, was born December…
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