Woman airlifted, trailer destroyed in fire

November 2, 2014
Woman airlifted, trailer destroyed in fire

Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. BEAVER TWP. — A woman who was severely burned in a trailer fire Sunday morning, Nov. 2, at the corner of Dickinson and Eight Mile roads was airlifted from the scene, and the trailer was completely destroyed. Hesperia and Walkerville fire departments and Promed Ambulance were called to the scene, which is located just across the…

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Governor stops in Hart

November 1, 2014
Governor stops in Hart

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Governor Rick Snyder, along with several other republican candidates, stopped at Hart Pizza Saturday night, Nov. 1, as part of a three-day campaign tour prior to Tuesday’s election. “Things are going in the right direction,” and “I just plan on a strong finish,” Snyder told a standing-room-only crowd. Those also in attendance included Secretary…

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Missing Ludington man last seen in southeastern Mason County.

October 31, 2014

Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing Ludington man. Leonard Allen Vunck, 67, was last seen Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the morning when he called for a taxi to take him from his Ludington residence to the Eden Township area in southeastern Mason County. Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole said Vunck had in his possession a…

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2 arrested on felony fugitive warrants

October 31, 2014
2 arrested on felony fugitive warrants

SHELBY — A 20-year-old Shelby man and a 19-year-old Shelby woman were arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police on felony fugitive warrants Thursday, Oct. 30, in the 100 block of Demming Street. No other information was immediately available. Other MSP activity in Oceana County Thursday includes: – 7:55 a.m., car-deer crash, Cleveland Rd. and…

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Small baseball bat, knife reportedly used in fight

October 31, 2014
Small baseball bat, knife reportedly used in fight

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Two Hart man are each facing one count of assault with a dangerous weapon stemming from a fight involving a small collector’s style baseball bat and a knife, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. Joshua Moore, 29, and Jeremy Wicker, 26, were arraigned in 78th District Court and are set for preliminary conferences…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

October 30, 2014
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART– The following were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 27, by Judge Anthony A. Monton: – James Herbert Gagnon, 22, of 32637 Indiana St., Livonia, was found guilty Oct. 27 of controlled substance, possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for one day served; sentence to be…

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White Lake no longer a toxic hotspot

October 30, 2014
White Lake no longer a toxic hotspot

CHICAGO – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, Oct. 30, that White Lake in the Montague/Whitehall area has been removed from the binational list of toxic hotspots that were targeted for cleanup in the US-Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. White Lake, in the Lake Michigan basin, is one of two US “areas of concern” that has been removed…

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Rothbury man facing multiple charges

October 30, 2014
Rothbury man facing multiple charges

GRANT TWP. — A 30-year-old Rothbury man is facing two felony counts and two misdemeanor counts following his arrest by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday evening, Oct. 29. The suspect was arrested for felonies of controlled substance – possession with intent to deliver and resisting/obstructing police and misdemeanors of driving while license suspended and improper plates…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 30, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 27, in 78th District Court: –      John Weston Wozniak, 23, of 3351 Dean Rd., Howell, was found guilty Oct. 27 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; serve three weekends in jail (can serve in Howell if they accept transfer); $1,475 in…

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County treasurer will not be charged

October 29, 2014
County treasurer will not be charged

HART — Oceana County Treasurer Sheila Gowell will not face criminal charges stemming from a property seizure of a foreclosed beachfront home. A criminal allegation in the Oceana County Treasurer’s Office was being investigated by the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office. Special Prosecutor Paul Spaniola announced his decision Wednesday, Oct. 29, that Gowell will not face charges. Oceana County Prosecutor Joe…

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Hesperia teacher not guilty

October 29, 2014
Hesperia teacher not guilty

WHITE CLOUD — A Hesperia gym teacher accused of assaulting a student has been found not guilty. The Newaygo County Prosecutor’s Office charged Douglas Baird last spring with two counts of assault and battery. Baird was acquitted in a jury trial Tuesday, Oct. 28. Baird was ousted as wrestling coach last year. An April 24 incident involving a student caused…

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Troopers respond to crashes

October 29, 2014
Troopers respond to crashes

HART — Recent Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 – 8:02 a.m., car-deer crash, Oceana Dr. and Grant Rd., Shelby Twp. – 12:28 p.m., hit and run accident, 120th Ave. near Oomen Farms, Crystal Twp. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 – 9:11 a.m., car-deer crash, M-20 and 154th Ave., Ferry Twp. The Hart post of the…

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UPDATE: Double JJ illnesses likely caused by dehydration

October 29, 2014

GRANT TWP. — Double JJ co-owner Norman Halbower contacted OCP to let readers know that the illnesses that occurred Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, at the Sundance Saloon were very likely caused by dehydration. “That is an educated prognosis,” said Halbower, who recently took over ownership of the resort with his son, Matthew. The pair own and operate Antler Bar Amusements.…

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2 people sick, carbon monoxide ruled out at Double JJ

October 29, 2014
2 people sick, carbon monoxide ruled out at Double JJ

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — Two people became ill at the Double JJ Resort’s Sundance Saloon Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, but fire department officials ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning. “We didn’t find any carbon monoxide,” said Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks. “We looked all over and none was found.” The fire department and Oceana EMS were…

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Do you know who you’re voting for Tuesday?

October 29, 2014
Do you know who you’re voting for Tuesday?

Take a look at the candidates and proposals that will appear on the ballot in Nov. 4, 2014 General Election: Governor and Lieutenant Governor Republican- Rick Snyder/Brian Nelson Calley Democrat- Mark Schauer/Lisa Brown Libertarian- Mary Buzuma/Scotty Boman U.S. Taxpayers- Mark McFarlin/Richard Mendoza Green- Paul Homeniuk/Candace R. Caveny Secretary of State Republican – Ruth Johnson Democrat – Godfrey Dillard Libertarian –…

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Arrests, crashes, larcenies keep deputies busy

October 28, 2014
Arrests, crashes, larcenies keep deputies busy

Recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 – 9:48 a.m., 33-year-old Hart man arrested for parole violation, 3200 block of N. 72nd Ave., Hart Twp. – 11:23 a.m., possible state land use violation, S. 160th Ave. near Johnson Rd., Newfield Twp. – 1:19 p.m., larceny of checks and uttering and publishing, 2700 block of W. Lake Rd.,…

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2 Hart men arrested for felonious assault; shotgun stolen in break-in

October 27, 2014
2 Hart men arrested for felonious assault; shotgun stolen in break-in

The Hart Police Department report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 26-year-old Hart man and a 29-year-old Hart man are each facing one count of felonious following their arrests Sunday, Oct. 26, at 9 p.m. in the 400 block of State Street, said Hart Chief Dan…

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Firearms stolen in break-in; motorist hits coyote

October 27, 2014
Firearms stolen in break-in; motorist hits coyote

The Michigan State Police report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. OTTO TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering involving the theft of firearms that was reported at midnight Saturday, Oct. 25, in the 5000 block of Arthur Road. MSP…

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Dog dragger sent to jail

October 27, 2014
Dog dragger sent to jail

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – A Mears man convicted of fatally dragging a golden retriever behind a truck back in 2011 will spend the next 90 days in jail. Luke Kincaid Morgan, 34, was sentenced to nine months discretionary jail with 90 days forthwith by 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton Monday, Oct. 27. Morgan had been…

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Truck flips over, spills carrots onto Oceana Drive

October 27, 2014
Truck flips over, spills carrots onto Oceana Drive

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WEARE TWP. — A Michigan Freeze Pack truck carrying a load of carrots flipped over on Oceana Drive near 72nd Avenue at approximately 10 a.m. Monday, causing one lane of Oceana Drive to be closed off briefly so the carrot spill could be cleaned up. The 62-year-old man driving the 1979 Ford dump truck received…

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‘Day of the Dead’

October 25, 2014
‘Day of the Dead’

HART — The Oceana Hispanic Center will offer a community program about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. at the Oceana Home Partnership, 11 E. Washington St. Participants will learn about the history of Dia de Los Muertos and traditions that are practiced by many Hispanics in the U.S. and abroad. They…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks