By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Steven Lee Couturier, 34, of 5631 S. Sagola Trail, New Era, was arrested Dec. 4 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree child abuse. Preliminary conference: Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Bernabe Luevano, 23, of 21 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Dec. 14 of disorderly person – drunk. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $100 in fines…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the owner of a green Schwinn chopper-style pedal bike that was recently found in the Rothbury area. The bike owner is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 231-873-2121 and provide more details about the bike and the location where it was found.
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 23-year-old Hart man was arrested in Mecosta County after allegedly cutting off his electronic tether, Dec. 13, and he is now lodged in the Oceana County Jail facing a felony of tampering with an electronic monitoring device, according to…
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 Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015: – 10 a.m., a 30-year-old Hart man was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 7000 block of 92nd Ave., Hart Township. – 4:40 p.m., a 47-year-old Hart…
LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen introduced a bill on Tuesday that would change the makeup of the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council so that it more accurately reflects the industry. Hansen, a Republican from Hart, represents Michigan’s 34th Senate district, which includes Oceana County. Senate Bill 671 would change the name of the council to the “Grape, Wine, Brewing…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Oleson’s Foods in Manistee, will distribute 591 meals to food banks in Mason, Oceana and Manistee counties as a result of the recent West Shore Bank “Spirit of Giving” fundraising efforts. Representatives from area charities gathered Monday for the West Shore Bank Spirit of…
Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Xavier Anthony Hutchinson, the son of Summer Mitteer and Logan Hutchinson of Hart, was born December 9, 2015. Aliana Elizabeth Matias, the daughter of Jenna McCann and Rigoberto Matias of Hart, was born December…
VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – Thirty-six West Shore Community College students have earned a total of 64 industry recognized Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications to help them become career ready. The students participated in the education technology program to help them develop their Microsoft Office skills. In addition to the students, the group included two WSCC staff members and a…
HART — The Bread of Life Food Pantry teamed up with the Healthy Families of Oceana County coalition (HFOC) to highlight healthy food choices on its shelves. Healthy items were selected by Meryl Smith, a registered dietitian from District Health Department #10, and meet the following USDA nutrition guidelines: – Low in saturated and trans fat; – Low in sodium…
GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Two 19-year-old Whitehall men and one 18-year-old Whitehall man were arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday night, Dec. 11, on alcohol and drug charges after leaving a house party, according to Lt. Craig Mast. The trio were arrested on 192nd Avenue following a traffic stop, Mast said. The driver faces a charge of operating under…
Police reports have been turned over to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office regarding to two separate complaints over the weekend involving a firearm, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to a “shots fired” complaint Saturday, Dec. 12, at 5:45 a.m. in the 700 block of N. 144th Ave. in Elbridge Township. “Upon…
HART — The Girls on the Run program of District Health Department #10 is in need of volunteer coaches for the 2016 season. Girls on the Run is a national program on a mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident while using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. This program is offered to third…
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 Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015: – 8:55 p.m., a 33-year-old Montague man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, Oceana Dr. and McKinley Rd., Grant Township. Friday, Dec. 11,…
Evelyn McGhan, 96, of Hart, passed away Dec. 9, 2015. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Donald Arthur Snow, 86, of Hesperia, passed away December 11, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Fourth grade students at Spitler Elementary School are learning many important lessons through a unique Christmas tree tracking project. The students visited Slocum Brothers Tree Farm, where they tagged about 100 Christmas trees with a postcard that asks the tree owner to correspond with the students. So far, the students have heard from…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Edward James Riley, 34, of 2163 Indian Trail, Muskegon, was found guilty Oct. 26 of lying to a peace officer. He was sentenced Dec. 7 to serve nine months up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 76 days served;…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in 78th District Court: Arraignments Felonies – Samantha Lea Houston, 29, of 415 Hart St., Hart, was arrested Dec. 3 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of stealing/retaining a financial transaction device without consent. Preliminary conference: Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. – Maxwell Jame Gauss,…
Oceana County Press is brought to you free 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to the generosity of advertisers. Safe Harbor Credit Union of Ludington is one of those great advertisers. LUDINGTON — Safe Harbor Credit Union is offering a 12 month Christmas loan with payments as low as $45 per month. Kyle Gurzynski, operations manager, said the…
HART — The Michigan 4-H Youth Development Program announced the winners of the inaugural Animal Science Sportsperson of the Year Award this week, and the youth winner is Cassie Holladay of Oceana County. The adult winner is Mary Adams, a 4-H leader from Calhoun County. Cassie, the daughter of Brian and Michelle Holladay of Hart, has been involved in…
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 in Oceana County: Monday, Dec. 7, 2015: – 6:54 p.m., (Hart Police Department), fraudulent use of a credit card, Johnson St., City of Hart. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015: – 5:47 p.m., (HPD), two-car rear-end…
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