By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – Samantha Jean Fitzgerald, 25, of 8935 1 Mile Rd., Hesperia, pleaded no contest Feb. 23 to controlled substance – maintaining a drug house. She was sentenced to nine months in jail with credit for 110 days served; serve 110 days forthwith/sentence to…
By Kay Brennan, Hesperia Community Library Director. Joe Pickett knows that sage grouse are being considered for the endangered species list. If that happens, Joe will be responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of the birds in Twelve Sleep County, Wyo. Unfortunately, he comes upon a sage grouse massacre along with scattered shotgun shells and beer cans. He knows exactly what…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. WEARE TWP. — A 26-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police on a fugitive warrant at US-31 and Monroe Road Thursday, May 7, at 10:24…
Guest column by Joe Bizon. Oceana County Prosecutor. HART — Have you ever wondered how sentences are determined? I would like to take this opportunity to explain the process. Sentences in criminal cases are determined from the Michigan Sentencing Guideline Manual. This manual is issued by Michigan Judicial Institute and adopted by the Michigan Legislature. In order to be charged with…
VICTORY TWP. – Registration for West Shore Community College’s summer and fall semesters is underway for first-time, returning, and guest students and will continue to the first week of each term’s classes. The summer semester runs from June 1 through July 24. The fall semester begins August 31 and ends December 18. Students who register early for classes have the best…
NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the theft of a green 12-horsepower Craftsman riding lawn mower, with a 32-inch deck, that was reported stolen from the outside of a residence, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of Lake Tahoe’s Segola Trail. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at…
FERRY TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny from a hunting camper that occurred some time between April 4 and May 5 on Warren Road west of 144th Avenue. “The victim has a camper there that he leaves on the property for hunting,” said Lt. Craig Mast. He returned to the property after he had last…
HART — The Hart Police Department is seeking a warrant for the arrest of a man who reportedly stole $400 in lottery tickets from the J&H Family Store, at 4220 W. Polk Rd. The suspect is observed on the store’s surveillance video stealing the tickets Sunday, May 3, at 11:30 p.m., said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. Store personnel reported…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — A semi truck rolled over on US-31 near M-20 Wednesday, May 6, at 10:40 a.m., causing Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post to close the highway. No one was injured…
Dwaine D. McGowan, 70, of Hesperia, died May 5, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder today ordered U.S. flags on all state buildings and within the state Capitol complex to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 8, in honor of Navy SEAL and Michigan native Brett Allen Marihugh, who died from complications following a training accident Sunday, April 26. “Brett’s passing is a reminder to all about the great sacrifices our…
Welcome to the world! Heliberto Martinez, the son of Bianca Pitones and Oscar Martinez of Shelby, was born April 30, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Hudson Lee Wolgamott, the son of Jaclyn Budde-Wolgamott and George Wolgamott of Walkerville, was born May 4, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please…
By Marc Inglis. PGA Golf Professional. SHELBY — Golf balls were falling in from all over the course so much last weekend, as AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson said, “The earth was quaking.” For the 46 teams of four, a few key ingredients made for a happy weekend of golf. Combining the good weather, excellent course conditions, many prizes, good…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Every vote certainly counted during Tuesday’s special election when Hart Public Schools’ bond issue passed by a narrow margin of five votes. The $15.8 million project that includes major improvements to the aging high school, a new track and improvements to the elementary school was approved 997-992. “We are extremely pleased, and now…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 60-year-old Walkerville man faces up to life in prison for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charge stemming from the alleged molestation of a 7-year-old girl a decade or more ago. Jeffrey John Parsons, who is lodged in the Oceana County Jail, appeared in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, May 5, for a…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Midland man faces up to life in prison for a felony count of delivery of a controlled substance causing death. It is alleged that Daniel Ryan Murphy delivered heroin to Jack Kinchen, 30, of Walkerville, who died Sept. 24, 2014 in Colfax Township, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon said. Murphy, who…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The sentencing of a 22-year-old Hart man who pleaded no contest to second-degree-criminal sexual conduct last March was adjourned in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, May 5. The sentencing of Isisoro Rosas, Jr. was adjourned to May 27 at 9 a.m., because he has a new attorney, James Marek. Rosas was arrested last February…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Newaygo man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, May 5, to a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), testifying that he had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl last February. Joshua Anthony Chupp, Jr., who is currently lodged in the Oceana County Jail, was arrested March 5 by the…
The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Michigan State Police troopers responded to three separate break-ins within three hours Monday afternoon, May 4, and one of the crimes involved the theft of jewelry. The first breaking and entering was reported…
HESPERIA — Approximately 100 people attended the the Second Annual Military Appreciation Ball Saturday night at the Hesperia American Legion Hall. Oceana County Veterans Coalition President Kim Loncar welcomed all veterans to the ball with a tribute to the Korean War era veterans. Darrell Hogston provided the tribute to the POW/MIA with a missing man table explanation. The public and…
HART — Hansen Foods “Supermarket Sweep” had another successful run. In one minute, Tim Hertzler, at left, was able to grab $351.22 worth of groceries. Standing next to Hertzler is Hansen Foods owner Dave Hansen. Kim Martin won the two-minute round and collected $515.70 in food. Dana Hodges won a $100 Hansen’s gift certificate. A total of $3,800 was raised,…
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