Domestic assault arrest

September 25, 2015
Domestic assault arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. ROTHBURY — A 30-year-old Montague woman was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for domestic assault Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:15 p.m. in the 2000 block of Winston Road. MSP also responded to a car-deer crash…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth.

September 24, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent birth.

Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Alexandra Lee Hughart, the daughter of Samantha and Jonathan Hughart of Hart, was born Sept. 21, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…

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Drunk driver arrested following crash

September 24, 2015
Drunk driver arrested following crash

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CLAYBANKS TWP. — A 55-year-old Shelby woman was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for operating while intoxicated Wednesday, Sept. 23, following a property damage crash at 9:13 p.m. at 56th Avenue and Winston Road. Other…

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Victim seeks help identifying break-in suspects in video

September 24, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIxeIhxI4cU These suspects in the above video allegedly broke into vehicles at Heykoop’s warehouse complex in Shelby. Please contact Officer Terry TenBrink with the Shelby Police Department at 231-861-6269 or call Andrew Heykoop at 231-736-9821 if you have information.

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2 teens arrested for throwing rocks from school roof

September 24, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor WALKERVILLE — Two Walkerville teenagers were arraigned in 78th District Court recently on misdemeanor charges following their arrests last month for throwing rocks at passing vehicles from the roof of Walkerville High School. Morgan James Pearson, 18, of 160 S. East St., faces charges of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) less than $200 and littering…

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‘Pizza and politics’ Oct. 4

September 24, 2015

HART — The Oceana County Republican Committee’s annual fall rally, “Pizza and Politics,” is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, at Hart Pizza, beginning at noon.   “In the past, we have always had a brat fry,” said County Chair Dr. Rudy Ochs. “This year, we decided to try something totally different in hopes of attracting new people. It will be…

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Meth lab dismantled

September 23, 2015
Meth lab dismantled

NEWFIELD TWP. — Members of SSCENT and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 8900 block of East Newfield Drive Wednesday, Sept. 23.   Several items used in methamphetamine production were located inside the home. The case is under investigation. Meth production involves the use of hazardous materials and requires specially-trained technicians to clean up the…

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Recent death, reported Sept. 23, 2015.

September 23, 2015

Damon Lee Crumb, 74, of Pentwater, passed away September 18, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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College Night at West Shore on Oct. 5.

September 23, 2015
College Night at West Shore on Oct. 5.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – Representatives from over 40 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual “College Night” in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Oct. 5, is designed for high school students, their parents, and anyone interested in comparing…

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Chase suspect charged with 5 felonies

September 23, 2015
Chase suspect charged with 5 felonies

PENTWATER — The 18-year-old man who was arrested Monday afternoon by the Pentwater Police Department after jumping from his vehicle during a high-speed chase has been arraigned in 78th District Court on five felony charges. Valentine Alejandro Segura, 18, of 611 Dowland St., Ludington was arraigned on two separate warrants, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Michigan State Police…

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Trail cam photos lead to suspect

September 23, 2015
Trail cam photos lead to suspect

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OTTO TWP. — A suspect allegedly involved in a break-in to a home and shed on 142nd Avenue near Rothbury has been interviewed by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office detectives, and a warrant is pending for her arrest, said OCSO Lt. Craig Mast Wednesday morning, Sept. 23. The victim of the break-in released trail camera photos…

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Garbage truck destroyed in blaze

September 23, 2015
Garbage truck destroyed in blaze

By Allison Scarbrough. OPC Editor. BENONA TWP. — A pole barn fire Sunday evening, Sept. 20, at Son’s Disposal totally destroyed a garbage truck, said owner Larry Keeler. “It looks like a ceiling fan caught on fire from what the firemen were telling me,” Keeler said. “And that caught the ceiling on fire which dripped down on one of our…

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Returnables stolen from convenience store

September 22, 2015

WEARE TWP. — The manager at Pentwater Convenience Center on West Monroe Road noticed someone had covered up a video camera and discovered there were four large bags of returnable cans valued at $80 missing Friday, Sept. 18, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. If anyone has any information about the theft, contact the sheriff’s office at (231) 873-2121.

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Man arrested after jumping from vehicle during high-speed chase

September 21, 2015

PENTWATER — An 18-year-old Mason County man was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department after jumping from his vehicle during a high-speed chase Monday afternoon, Sept. 21. The suspect was wanted for a burglary that had just occurred in Pentwater Township. “Acting on a ‘be on the lookout’ (BOL) broadcast of a burglary in progress, officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted…

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Fugitive arrests, crashes top police activity

September 21, 2015
Fugitive arrests, crashes top police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend, Sept. 18-120, 2015 includes: Friday, Sept. 18, 2015: – 12:37 p.m., a 39-year-old Mears man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Stony Lake Rd. and 64th Ave., Benona…

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Semi vs. power pole crash causes widespread outage

September 21, 2015
Semi vs. power pole crash causes widespread outage

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A driver of a Roadway semi truck who was pulling out of Advanced Architechural near the Dollar General store struck a power pole, knocking it down, and causing another power pole to be dragged down Monday, Sept. 21, at approximately 11:30 a.m. The two downed power poles, which affected approximately three transformers, caused…

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Minor damages in pole barn fire

September 21, 2015
Minor damages in pole barn fire

By Allison Scarbrough. OPC Editor. BENONA TWP. — Firefighters from five area departments quickly extinguished a fire in the attic of a pole barn Sunday evening, Sept. 20, at Son’s Disposal, saving the building. No one was injured in the blaze, which was toned out at 7:21 p.m., said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. The scene at 3510 S. 34th…

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Hart Rotary to host mobile food pantry

September 20, 2015

HART — The Hart Rotary Club, in conjunction with United Way of the Lakeshore, is sponsoring a food truck in which 10,000 pounds of food will be distributed Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Spitler Elementary School parking lot. The Feeding America mobile food pantry will be able to feed 200 families and individuals in Oceana…

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