HART — A warrant is being sought for the arrest of a 25-year-old Hart man who allegedly exposed his genital area as he stood in front of the Hart Public Library Sunday afternoon, June 7, while a woman was walking by. “The subject was identified and later admitted to it,” said Hart Police Dan Leimback. Police officers went to the…
GRANT TWP. — Get out your leathers; shine up your Harley; and get ready to rock during 27th Annual Sandy Corley Memorial Run this Thursday through Saturday, June 11-13, at the Double JJ Resort. Bikers from all over West Michigan and beyond will gather at the Double JJ to enjoy live rock music and camaraderie. The camping event offers an…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police over the weekend: Friday, June 5, 2015: – 12:50 a.m., car-deer crash, 92nd Ave. and Winston Rd., Grant Twp. – 11:36 a.m., car-deer crash, US-31 and Monroe Rd.,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Montague who fled police in an alleged stolen truck, crashing into a police cruiser during a high-speed chase last April was sentenced to one-and-a-half to five years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court. “I messed up,” Ronald Lawrence Hunter told Judge Anthony Monton.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 30-year-old New Era man pleaded “no contest” to one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny and one count of larceny of a firearm Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court. Craig David Overla pleaded “no contest” to the charges due to “a lack of memory” caused by being…
HART — Hallack Contracting mobilized early Monday, June 8, to mill and remove the old pavement, and suppliers delivered pipe to the Johnson/Water Street Project area for the water and sewer replacement phase scheduled through, July 28, states a report from Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. “Note that for Tuesday, June 9, trash pickup: If you live mid-block on Johnson…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Fremont-area woman who stabbed her father multiple times at his Walkerville home last April pleaded “no contest” Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court to one count of felonious assault, which is a four-year felony. In exchange for Jennifer Ruth Curtis’ plea, a second count of felonious assault, which is more…
The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. See Part 1 here. In May 1964, the Michigan Supreme Court had ordered the bipartisan apportionment commission to adopt the legislative redistricting plan proposed by Commissioner William F. Hanna of Muskegon (later an Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney), finding that it most closely followed the requirements of the new state constitution. To recap…
SHELBY — Women Who Care of Oceana County continue their generous philanthropy with their recent selection of a school-based health center inside Shelby Middle School as the recipient of personal checks from members totaling $12,900. This latest contribution brings the total donated by WWC members to over $118,000 since the group’s first meeting in June of 2012. The center, under…
SHELBY — Courtney Kokx was crowned the 2015 Asparagus Queen by her sister, 2014 queen Danielle Kokx, during the Asparagus Banquet and Pageant Saturday evening, June 6, at Shelby High School. Konnie Vandervelde was named Asparagus Queen Runner-up. The duo will represent Oceana County throughout the year during various parades and events in Michigan, including next weekend’s National Asparagus Festival,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: – Victor Arocho, 35, of 103 Courtland St., Apt. 1, Hart, was arrested May 28 by the Hart Police Department (HPD) on three misdemeanor counts of truancy. Pretrial: June 16 at 3:30 p.m. Bail: $1,000/cash/surety/10 percent cash. (The charge carries…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post, June 4, 2015, in Oceana County: – 3 p.m., malicious destruction of property to a mailbox, 9000 block of S. 116th Ave., Otto Twp. – 5:08 p.m., car-deer crash, Webster Rd. and…
NEWFIELD TWP. — A 45-year-old Hesperia man and a 25-year-old Hesperia woman were arrested by the State Sheriffs’ Chiefs’ Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) Thursday, June 4, following a meth lab bust in the 2900 block of Lakeview Drive. Following a search of the property, Leon Jon Stanek was arrested and lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Stanek was arraigned Friday,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Abad Garcia-Ramirez, 41, of 6207 S. 36th Ave., New Era, was found guilty May 26 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). He was sentenced to 180 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police June 3, 2015: – 7 a.m., car-deer crash, US-31 and Winston Rd., Grant Twp. – 9:45 a.m., car-deer crash, Oceana Dr. and Polk Rd., Hart Twp. – 10:09 p.m, car-deer…
Peggy F. Straley, 62, of Walkerville, passed away on June 3, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
GRANT TWP. — The Electric Forest Festival, the gigantic music celebration that attracts tens of thousands of fans from across the nation, has announced its schedule. As the popularity of the festival grows, so does its infrastructure with the addition of two stages, The Hangar and Jubilee. “HQ is proud to unveil that this year we are welcoming two new…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. Over the past several months, numerous people have been arrested on charges related to the manufacturing of methamphetamine. The arrests are an indication of the increased manufacturing and usage of the illegal substance in this area, along with an increase in enforcement, according to Michigan State Police Lt. Andrew Ambrose, the commander of the State, Sheriff’s,…
AMBER TWP. (Mason Co.) — Three candidates were recently elected to the West Shore Educational board of education. They include incumbents Jim Dittmer, six year term and Dr. Robert Fong, six year term along with David Bass, four year term. Bass replaces Gil Larsen, who did not seek re-election. Their terms will begin on July 1. ESD board members seek petitions from their…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Tuesday, June 2, 2015: – 9:38 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), illegal dumping, 5000 block of Stony Lake Rd., Benona Twp. – 11:03 a.m., (MSP), larceny, 4000 block of 132nd Ave., Otto Twp. –…
PENTWATER — Bicycling on roads and trails is increasingly popular, and more cyclists are being attracted to Pentwater. But some ask whether routes could be made safer? Should more be done to promote Pentwater as a bicycling destination? Is the idea of better connecting Pentwater to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail now worth pursuing? A one-hour public meeting is…
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