Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The importance of bolstering student interest in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics — STEAM — was the subject of a program for the Pentwater Service Club, Feb. 4. Aaron Myers, of the Michigan State University Extension office in Scottville, discussed the “4-H Tech Wizards” program that’s being introduced in…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is calling on area individuals and organizations to join it in helping Boy Scout Troop 1145 raise the final $4,000 needed so eight local scouts and five adults can undertake a rugged, 12-day backpacking trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico this summer. “We’re down to…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Kevin Lee Duchemin, 37, of 1319 VanBuren Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty July 27 of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and sentenced Feb. 1 to a minimum of one year and one day to a maximum of five years in prison, with…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The planning commission unanimously approved amendments to the city’s medical marijuana growing ordinance Thursday, Feb. 4, as a recommendation to the city council to adopt the proposed changes. Complaints of odors caused by marijuana growing operations prompted city officials to amend the ordinance. Amendments include a requirement that all growing operations are equipped…
The following is activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016: – 12:33 a.m., one-car crash, no injuries, US 31 and Shelby Rd., Shelby Township. – 8 a.m., a 42-year-old Rothbury man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 3000 block of Wilke Rd., Grant Township. – 8:55 a.m., one-car crash, no injuries, Stony Lake…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Timothy Edward Kevwitch, 48, of 6991 S. 88th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested Jan. 27 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of fraudulent use of a public utility over $500. Preliminary conference: Feb. 16 at…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Russell John Masse, 52, of 602 Melendy St., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 11 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) with an occupant under 16 years of age. He was sentenced to 36 days in jail with credit for 36 days…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to drive with caution today, Feb. 4, due to extremely slippery road conditions. OCSO asks motorists to slow down; keep a safe traveling distance behind other vehicles; and turn on your headlights. Other safe winter driving tips include: – Keep tires at the car manufacturer’s recommended pressure and routinely check tire…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Joe Knowles loves working with people, whether it’s at his workplace, Smith & Eddy Insurance, or being involved in the community. Joe is a graduate of Mason County Central High School and West Shore Community College and has been with Smith & Eddy since 2009, where he is now vice president, a partner and an…
HESPERIA — Patrons are encouraged to join the winter reading club for adults at the Hesperia Community Library. This will be the fourth year the library has hosted a winter reading club for adults. The contest runs Feb. 12 through March 24. Registration at the library begins Feb. 10. “We want to encourage our patrons to become a little…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 37-year-old Muskegon man on a fugitive warrant at US 31 and Webster Road Wednesday, Feb. 3, 12:45 p.m. The following is additional MSP activity Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016: – 12:12 a.m., one-car crash, no injuries, 116th Ave. and Cleveland Ave., Otto Township. – 11:45 a.m.,…
HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating the theft of a 2-month-old American pit bull that was taken from a yard in the 400 block of Hart Street last Friday, Jan. 29, according to Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The theft of the female puppy, which is described as black with white on its chest, was reported to police…
The Community Foundation for Oceana County’s (CFOC) philanthropy leadership includes mentoring a group of high school students who supported the distribution of $16,858 to promising youth projects in 2015. The 43 students from the five area high schools make up the CFOC’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC). Since the Youth Fund was established in 1994, CFOC’s YAC has supported 387 grants…
The following is activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016: – 5:10 p.m., vehicle slide-off, 1300 block of M-20, Shelby Township. – 7:40 p.m., one-car crash, no injuries, Skeels Rd. and 168th Ave., Greenwood Township. – 8:05 p.m., bond condition violation, 3000 block of 144th Ave., Elbridge Township. – 8:58 p.m., one-car crash,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 24-year-old Shelby man who assaulted a Shelby police officer last fall pleaded “no contest” Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, in 27th Circuit Court to one felony count of resisting/opposing/assaulting a police officer causing injury and fourth-offense habitual offender, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Brett Anthony Peoples, of 109 Pine St., was…
Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Abrahamson’s Towing of Ludington: 231-843-2990.Closed for Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016: Walkerville Public Schools.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A fast-moving fire ripped through a large pole barn Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7812 E. Jackson Road, completely destroying the barn and several vehicles that were stored inside of it. The barn, owned by Daniel Gorenflo, was insured and located approximately 300 feet from his home, Gorenflo said. “There are a lot…
The following is activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, Feb. 2, 2016: – 9:30 a.m., identity theft, 7000 block of S. 104th Ave., Grant Township. – 10:40 a.m., identity theft, 3000 block of Skeels Rd., Otto Township. – 7:24 p.m., family/civil dispute, 1000 block of E. Park Rd., Otto Township. The police news is sponsored…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Montague man who was arrested following a high speed chase with Oceana County sheriff’s deputies, Dec. 30, pleaded guilty Monday, Feb. 1, in 27th Circuit Court to fleeing and eluding police and driving while license suspended (DWLS). Franklin Welch, of 2669 Webster Rd., also initially faced one count of third-offense operating…
HART — The case against a 22-year-old Grand Haven man accused of unarmed robbery is set for trial in 27th Circuit Court next month. Tazz Lee-Jim Robinson, of 13541 Pinewood Dr., appeared in court Monday, Feb. 1, with his attorney, Timothy Hayes, for a pretrial hearing. “Allegedly he and friends cornered a kid in an alleyway behind the Rothbury Wesco…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Walkerville man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 1, to serve six months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term for a conviction of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Morgan James Pearson, of 160 E. East St., testified last December that he and two co-defendants…
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