Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Moved last year from the basement of the village hall to the renovated, former First Baptist Church, the Pentwater Historical Society’s Museum is now open to visitors through October. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday during June through August, and 1-4 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday during September and October.…
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 — A school bus with no occupants took a little “joy ride” Tuesday afternoon, May 26, when it rolled out of the Hart Public Schools bus garage gate, crossed the street, and struck a…
PENTWATER — Community Build Supervisor Juan Bradford of Miracle Midwest Company in Okemos, (foreground, second from left) gives instructions to the first team of volunteers who are helping construct a new playground at Pentwater Schools today. Volunteers are still needed on Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, to complete the three-day project. Pentwater Schools Superintendent and Principal Mary Marshall…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to serve 45 days up front of an 11-month discretionary jail sentence for a felony conviction of possession with intent to deliver heroin Wednesday, May 27, in 27th Circuit Court. In exchange for Kane Alray Burks’ guilty plea last month, one count of possession with intent to…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — One of five Hesperia-area men involved in a bizarre incident at a medical marijuana growing facility last fall in Newfield Township that sparked a police manhunt was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail of a 11-month discretionary jail sentence Wednesday, May 27, in 27th Circuit Court. Jesse Era Ingalls-Johnson, 21, pleaded guilty…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case against a 44-year-old Montague man who reportedly stole a trailer last February from David Allen Racing Motorsports only to return nine days later and allegedly steal a snowmobile is headed for trial, 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton announced in court Wednesday, May 27. Trevor William Heistand is facing two counts of…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to two to 10 years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison Wednesday, May 27, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of methamphetamine possession. Jay Jacob Ball was arrested last January during a multi-agency meth lab bust at a Greenwood Township home. Ball was initially facing…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Hart man was sentenced to serve six months of a one-year discretionary jail sentence Wednesday, May 27, in 27th Circuit Court for a second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) conviction. Isisoro Rosas Jr., who pleaded “no-contest” to the charge last March, was arrested last February by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office on…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 29-year-old Hart man accused of the strong-arm robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart/Mobile gas station last month who fled from police the following day pleaded guilty as charged Wednesday, May 27, in 27th Circuit Court. Robert Charles Brown pleaded guilty to unarmed robbery, which is a felony punishable by up to…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The Hesperia House co-owner and former Hesperia village councilman who burned his restaurant over a year ago was sentenced to serve 90 days up front of a nine-month discretionary jail sentence Wednesday, May 27, in 27th Circuit Court, and must pay over $46,000 in restitution to the restaurant’s insurance company. David Sean Pates, 33,…
HART — A 21-year-old Hesperia man has been referred to the Center for Forensic Psychiatry in Ypsilanti where he will undergo a psychiatric exam to determine if he is mentally competent to stand trial on a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charge involving an alleged sexual relationship with an underage female. Anthony James Thomas faces one count of first-degree CSC, which…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — A 33-year-old Rothbury man who was arrested last month in connection to a crash at the Wesco convenience store the night of April 8, in which a natural gas line was severed, will plead this week to a civil infraction, avoiding criminal prosecution, Oceana County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Kabot said. John David…
PENTWATER — The 19th Annual Pentwater Start of Summer Party is set for Sunday, June 7, at 5 p.m. on Hancock Street in front of the village hall. The event is free and open to the public. Hot dogs, chips and soft drinks will be provided. People planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to share, such as…
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. PENTWATER TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a boat reported Friday, May 22, at 4:45 p.m. in the 8000 block of North Oceana Drive. In a…
Jewel Long, 67, of Hart, died Sunday, May 24, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Robert E. Sullivan, 86, of Muskegon and formerly of Shelby, died Friday, May 22, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Mary Punches, 76, of Shelby, died Thurs. May 21, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Patricia Carignan, 69, of Rothbury, died Tuesday,…
HART — The following is a report from City Manager Stan Rickard regarding the Johnson/Water Street Project: “Thank you for your patience during the pre-project utilities relocation phase (electric, telephone and cable lines) and upgrades (gas mains). Utility crews will continue their relocation work until Hallack Contracting of Hart mobilizes on June 8 for the water and sewer replacement phase…
Story Contributed By Fred Inglis. Inglis is a 22-year sports reporter/anchor for KTVU – TV in Oakland, Calif. and a two-time Emmy winner. SHELBY — The Oceana Golf Club put up a brave fight during the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s District Tournament Thursday, May 21, but Team Ludington brought the 53-year-old course to its knees. The Orioles were runaway…
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. The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, May 21, 2015: – 1:29 p.m., court violation, 5000 block of E. Skeels Rd., Greenwood Twp. – 7:15…
GOLDEN TWP. — A 20-year-old Detroit man “with no movement to his limbs,” police said, was airlifted to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids following a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday, May 21, at 4:52 p.m. Treyvon Barney Khalil was operating a 1997 Yamaha Banshee quad between the south and north flats “at a high rate of speed,”…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, May 18, in 78th District Court: – Troy Morden Lutzke, 45, of 5589 N. Maple Island Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty May 18 of operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to nine days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…
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 27-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for driving while license suspended Monday, May 18, at 4:35 p.m. at 88th Avenue and Winston Road.…
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