By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned Wednesday, Feb. 11, in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Isisoro Rosas, Jr., 22, of 3381 N. 120th Ave., Hart, was arrested Feb. 7 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for three felony counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – person under 13. Preliminary…
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WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY HAZARDOUS WEATHER * THIS IS A DANGEROUS STORM BECAUSE OF WIDESPREAD BLOWING SNOW AND EXTREME COLD. NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP ON SATURDAY WITH WIND CHILLS FALLING WELL BELOW ZERO. * THE TOTAL SNOW AMOUNTS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE EXCESSIVE AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED SIX INCHES IN MOST…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging Oceana citizens and visitors to be extra cautious when going out in the extreme cold during this weekend’s storm, Undersheriff Tim Priese said Friday afternoon, Feb. 13. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Oceana County and other lakeshore counties that went into effect at 3 p.m. Friday…
HART TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police handled traffic policing Thursday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. on US-31 north of Polk Road where a semi tractor-trailer went off the icy roadway and was stuck in the median. No injuries were reported in the crash. Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were also one…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: – Mitchell David Gamble, 54, of 3926 W. Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 9 of hunting and fishing – carrying weapon without a license. He was sentenced to $260 in fines and costs and 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…
Welcome to the world! Connor Michael Holmes, the son of Davalyn Leonard and Michael Holmes III of Hart, was born Feb. 4, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kittie Sue Kurzer, the daughter of Tonya and Abe Kurzer of Rothbury, was born Feb. 10, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. See our list of all 2015 births on record here. If you…
PENTWATER — Winterfest begins this weekend and continues next weekend when the highlight event, Freezin’ For A Reason Polar Dip, takes place Saturday, Feb. 21, at noon at the Pentwater Lake Boat Launch. Saturday, Feb 14 Free Fishing Weekend (Feb. 14-15); Pentwater Lake Perch Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; register at: Pentwater Angler or www.pentwater.org; fee: $5 per adult,…
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LUDINGTON — Experience Works, Inc. (formerly Green Thumb), a nonprofit provider of training and employment services for 50 years, has recently announced that Kathy Soper has been assigned to work with the low-income senior residents of Lake, Mason and Oceana counties. Individual qualifying for services, may have the opportunity to be temporarily assigned to work at a nonprofit or government…
HESPERIA — The Shelby Optimist Club recently presented the Hesperia Community Library with a gift of $1,000 that the library will use a portion of to purchase materials for its “Every Hero Has a Story” 2015 Summer Reading program. This program is open to Hesperia area children, and it includes a storytime for toddlers; family night; and teen night. Children are…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, of Illinois was arraigned via video conferencing from the Ottawa County Jail Wednesday, Feb. 11, in 78th District Court on four felony arson counts in connection to the fire that destroyed a structure near Mears early Sunday morning, Feb. 8, two hours before his alleged attack on the U.S.…
HART — A 20-year-old Rothbury man who stole several items from a residence just three days before Christmas was sentenced to five months in jail Wednesday, Feb. 11, in 27th Circuit Court. David Allen Wellington received credit for 52 days already served in the Oceana County Jail for a felony conviction of larceny from a building. Oceana County Prosecutor Joe…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 43-year-old Rothbury woman who said she accidentally shot her husband in the arm last September received no additional jail time during her sentencing Wednesday, Feb. 11, in 27th Circuit Court. Her husband appeared in court, supporting his wife Angela Ann Kevwitch. “She wouldn’t hurt a fly,” he told Judge Anthony Monton. “It…
HART TWP. — A vehicle that appeared to be traveling west on Polk Road near Appletree Automotive went off the icy roadway and rolled over on the north side of the road Wednesday, Feb. 11, around 11 a.m. No injuries were reported. The crash was initially toned out as a personal injury accident, and Hart Area Fire Department and Oceana…
MEARS — When the Women Who Care meet on March 3, not only will they will decide which Oceana nonprofit will receive their individual $100 personal checks, but their collective donations will surpass $100,000. WWC members’ donations will total over $100,000 to 12 charitable organizations over the past three years. “Whoever thought we’d make such an impact since forming in…
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. The following schools are closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015. This list may be updated: – Hart – Shelby – Walkerville
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The man who allegedly burned a building near Mears before attacking the U.S. Coast Guard station in Grand Haven Sunday, Feb. 8, is facing four felonies in Oceana County, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon said Tuesday, Feb. 10. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, is expected to be arraigned in 78th District Court via video conferencing…
See video here. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. THOMPSONVILLE (Benzie Co.) — When you visit Crystal Mountain, it’s like stepping into a charming village with its cobblestone walkways, quaint cottages and horse-drawn surrrey rides. In addition to the lovely architecture, you are nearly overcome by the beauty of the natural surroundings — giant pines, snow-covered slopes and sprawling views of…
GRAND HAVEN – The man who allegedly attacked the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Grand Haven Sunday, Feb. 8, just hours after his alleged involvement in a suspicious fire to a building where he lived seasonally near Mears has been arraigned on charges in Ottawa County but not yet in Oceana County. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, 33, was charged with two…
OTTO TWP. — A 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for domestic assault Sunday, Feb. 8, at 8:50 pm. in the southern area of the county by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies, along with troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police as backup, responded to a cabin near Sand Road, which is near Skeels Road at the…
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