‘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. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — What started out as a hobby for Tom Merten when he was a 10-year-old boy has flourished into a family business. Located on Polk Road just east of Hart, a visit to Merten…
WHITEHALL — A Ludington funeral home owner is being investigated by law enforcement to determine if he made a business mistake or defrauded an area family, according to a report by our partners at WZZM-TV 13 of Grand Rapids. Thomas Clock III, continues to be the subject of an on-going investigation by the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. Clock owns Clock Funeral Home…
LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, March 17, at 8:15 p.m. on charges of domestic violence and malicious destruction of property (MDOP) in the 6000 block of VanBuren Road. Other local law enforcement activity March 17, 2016 includes: – 12:16 a.m., (Hart Police Department), criminal…
The Financial Minute is sponsored by SSB Financial Services located at Shelby State Bank, with offices in Shelby, Hart, Pentwater, Ludington, Manistee, Hesperia, North Muskegon and Fruitport. www.ssbfinancialservices.com Ancient Chinese merchants are said to have developed a unique way to reduce their risk. They would divide their shipments among several different vessels. That way, if one ship were to sink…
The following is local law enforcement activity in Oceana County Tuesday, March 15, 2016: – 7:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 31-year-old Shelby man was arrested for failure to report a property damage accident, Garfield R. and 128th Ave., Ferry Township. – 2:52 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), reckless driver, W. Monroe Rd., Weare Township. – 3:34 p.m.,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 2008 Chevrolet Impala that was stolen from the parking lot of the Companion Animal Clinic on South Oceana Drive in Shelby Township last week was recovered Monday night, March 14, in Muskegon, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “MPD (Muskegon Police Department) recovered it last night,” Mast said.…
Joan I. Montella, 79, of Pentwater, passed away March 13, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 21-year-old Hesperia man convicted of breaking into the Hart High School in 2014 pleaded guilty Monday, March 14, in 27th Circuit Court to receiving and concealing stolen property valued between $1,000-$20,000. Korbin Cruz Garcia, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., was convicted last year for his role in the Dec. 26, 2014 school…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 36-year-old Hesperia man pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 14, to receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,0000. In exchange for Jason Marshall Barnes’ plea, one count of larceny $1,000-$20,000 was dismissed, and he will not be sentenced to prison. Barnes also faces one felony count of resisting and opposing…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old prison inmate, who was being extremely uncooperative with the judge, received a 44-month to seven-year prison term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 14, for delivery of fentanyl. Foster Lewis Mudget became irate when his request to withdraw his plea was denied by Judge Anthony Monton. Mudget, who pleaded “no contest”…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Wilma Seng, 74, was charged with three counts of felonious assault Monday, March 14, after she allegedly displayed a handgun during a property dispute with several fishermen in the White River Sunday evening, March 13, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Seng was released from the Oceana County Jail on…
The following is weekend activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, March 11, 2016: – 11:33 a.m., disturbing the peace, 500 N. State St., Shelby. Saturday, March 12, 2016: – 10:20 a.m., two-car property damage crash, 192nd Ave. and Loop Rd., Newfield Township. – 7:45 p.m., stolen trailer, Sand Rd. and 192nd Ave., Otto Township. Sunday,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 74-year-old woman was arrested by deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly displaying a handgun during a property dispute with several fishermen in the White River Sunday evening, March 13, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on the edge of 198th…
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. Stanley Joseph Raspotnik V, the son of Amber Garcia and Stanley Raspotnik IV of Shelby, was born March 2, 2016. Anna Marlene Hayes, the daughter of Mary and Joseph Hayes of Shelby, was born…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and offers a perfect opportunity to talk to your doctor and ask yourself, as well as family and friends, if it is time to be screened for colorectal cancer screening. While colorectal cancer remains the nation’s second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and women, it can be prevented if detected at an…
Helen Eilene Johnson, 86 of Hart, passed away March 12, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
MUSKEGON COUNTY — The owner of a Ludington funeral home who is facing felony charges for allegedly burying an empty urn without cremating the deceased person, along with drunk driving charges, was arrested again today. Thomas Claude Clock III, 60, who owns Clock Funeral Home of Ludington, Inc. and Clock Funeral Home of Whitehall, Inc., was arrested by Whitehall Police Department…
HART — “Waiting for Bells” grows from the rows of a Michigan classroom. HHS teacher Brett Ramseyer cultivates school halls to harvest the tales of tragedy, talent, love, loss, depression, desire, betrayal and hope from both students and staff. These seeds of theme sprout to life in the characters he creates in the five sections of his short story collection: Teaching,…
HESPERIA — Artwork from local schools is on display at the Hesperia Community Library. In celebration of Youth Arts Month, the Newaygo County Council for the Arts and the Dogwood Center in Fremont are hosting the Grand Rapids Symphony. Some of the students’ artwork will be used as background during a symphony performance. Stop in the library to see…
The following is local law enforcement activity: Thursday, March 10, 2016: – 11:30 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), malicious destruction of property, vehicle window, 200 block of N. Oceana Dr., Hart Township. – Noon, (MSP), a 21-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a felony probation violation warrant, 3500 block of S. 132nd Ave., Newfield Township. – 4:46 p.m., (Rothbury…
PENTWATER — Pentwater Preschool round-up for the 2016-2017 school years will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016, from 6: to 7:30 p.m. in the preschool classroom. This year round-up will be during the Pentwater PTCO Spring Carnival. Families will be able to see the classrooms and meet the teaching staff during this time. Children reaching the age of 4…
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