By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Chicago man who stated in court that he is a math teacher appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 2, for a motion hearing to reduce his 2013 felony conviction of manufacturing marijuana to a misdemeanor of marijuana possession. Tyler Charles Brooks, with his attorney Jeffrey West of Muskegon, appeared before…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 47-year-old Rothbury man faces more than three and a half years in prison for allegedly molesting a 12-year-old girl. Senovio Garcia, Jr., pleaded no contest Monday morning, Feb. 2, in 27th Circuit Court to one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) during a pretrial hearing. He was initially facing two counts…
Donna Cook, 64, of Elbridge Township, passed away Feb 2, 2015. King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart and Ludington. List of 2015 deaths on record.
School closings are sponsored by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville, Manistee and Ludington. The following schools are closed today, Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. This list may be updated: – Hesperia Public Schools.
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James Gowell, of Muskegon and formerly of New Era, died Jan. 29, 2015. Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Catherine Stier of Shelby died January 31, 2015. Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Renew. Rebuild. Recover. A blog from West Michigan Community Mental Health. Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at preventing veterans’ suicide. The Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act allows the Veterans Administration to team with nonprofits focused on promoting mental health to carry out its suicide prevention programs. Additionally, the legislation establishes a three-year…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — At least 25 local emergency personnel participated in ice rescue training with members of the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday morning, Jan. 31, on Hart Lake. Local firefighters, along with law enforcement and emergency medical personnel, took part in the annual training. Coast Guard staff showed the first responders how to rescue a person…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. OTTO TWP. — A 60-year-old Shelby woman who was pinned inside a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer following a rollover crash Friday. Jan. 30, at about 5 p.m. on 116th Avenue, south of McKinley Road, was transported to a Muskegon hospital, police at the scene stated. The woman, who appeared conscious and alert, suffered non-life-threatening injuries in…
FERRY TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 46-year-old Holton man Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6:09 p.m. on 128th Avenue near M-20 for operating while intoxicated, third offense, and transporting open intoxicants. Other MSP activity from Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015: – 12:30 a.m., fugitive arrest, 100 block of Chapita Hills, Village of Shelby.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. 27th Circuit Court HART — Raymond Joe Payne, III, 20, of 2932 Anthony Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty April 21 in 27th Circuit Court of controlled substance, delivery/manufacture of marijuana. He was sentenced Jan. 27 to six months in jail; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion; serve 30 days forthwith; credit for 10…
LUDINGTON — James J. Wincek is the new vice president, operations at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital (SHLH). Wincek, a fellow of the American College of Hospital Executives, comes to Ludington from a similar position at Pennock Health Services in Hastings, Michigan. “Jim has more than 20 years experience in all aspects of hospital administration,” said Mark Vipperman, president. “We welcome…
GREENWOOD TWP. — Mugshots of two suspects facing charges in connection to a multi-agency meth lab bust have been released by police. The third suspect is wanted by police. Related story here Jay Jacob Ball, 24, of Hesperia was bound over to 27th Circuit Court on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine; operating a methamphetamine laboratory within 500 feet of a residence;…
OCEANA COUNTY — Local United Way agencies and charities, including the Crystal Valley Care Fund and Love INC. of Oceana are receiving donations from Great Lakes Energy. GLE Cooperative employees along with the help of CoBank, a cooperative lender, contributed $21,119 to local United Way agencies throughout the GLE service area. Local agencies and charities selected to receive contributions in 2015…
GREENWOOD TWP. — A Hesperia man is facing several charges following a multi-agency meth lab bust, and a Twin Lake woman is wanted by police in connection to the crime. Jay Jacob Ball of Hesperia had a preliminary exam in 78th District Court Monday, Jan. 26, states a press release issued Wednesday evening, Jan. 28, by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement…
PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has lined up three interesting speakers in February, including 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton, retired NASA scientist Dr. Gerry Taylor and Pentwater attorney John “Buz” Graettinger. Graettinger, a Pentwater Service Club member, will talk Feb. 12 about a new Michigan law that can provide more favorable tax treatment for children who inherit residential…
ELBRIDGE TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a threats/stalking complaint received Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 2:40 p.m. on 160th Avenue. No arrests have been made, and the case is under investigation. Troopers are also investigating a domestic assault reported Monday, Jan. 26, at 4:35 p.m. in the 4000 block of Hayes Road…
HART — The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity from Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015: – 12:01 a.m., domestic assault, 400 block of E. Hanover St. – 3:03 a.m., harassment, 3000 block of Tahoe Trail. – 4:38 a.m., suspicious situation, 600 block of E. Main St. – 8:28 a.m., car-deer crash, 2600 block of N. Oceana Dr. – 10:24 a.m.,…
HART — Oceana Christian School recently received a $1,371 grant from Great Lakes Energy for a LEGO® robotics construction set. The grant allows OCS fifth and sixth grade teacher Karrie Edwards to purchase the robotics set, software and activity packs, which will help her students develop critical thinking skills as they learn about the science behind building and programming robot…
SHELBY — Are you looking for some weekend fun to cure the winter blues? Check out the Second Annual Shelby Winter Blast, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 31. The winter celebration kicks off with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Shelby Rotary Club at the Shelby Congregational Church, featuring the music of Shelby Public…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — In less than a week since local food blogger and businesswoman Gina Ferwerda’s appearance on the popular Rachael Ray Show, her daughter Ariana and friend Alicia Kolenda will be on the show Wednesday, Jan. 28. Gina Ferwerda’s video appeared on the show last Thursday, Jan. 22, when she prepared her “Defend the…
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