Court violation, assault

May 22, 2015
Court violation, assault

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, May 21, 2015: – 1:29 p.m., court violation, 5000 block of E. Skeels Rd., Greenwood Twp. – 7:15…

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Man paralyzed in dune crash

May 22, 2015
Man paralyzed in dune crash

GOLDEN TWP. — A 20-year-old Detroit man “with no movement to his limbs,” police said, was airlifted to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids following a crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Thursday, May 21, at 4:52 p.m. Treyvon Barney Khalil was operating a 1997 Yamaha Banshee quad between the south and north flats “at a high rate of speed,”…

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78th District Court sentencings

May 21, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, May 18, in 78th District Court: – Troy Morden Lutzke, 45, of 5589 N. Maple Island Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty May 18 of operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended (DWLS). He was sentenced to nine days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

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Suspended license arrest

May 21, 2015
Suspended license arrest

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — A 27-year-old Rothbury man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for driving while license suspended Monday, May 18, at 4:35 p.m. at 88th Avenue and Winston Road.…

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Man packs up for fishing trip; equipment is stolen overnight

May 20, 2015
Man packs up for fishing trip; equipment is stolen overnight

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — A Montague man, who packed up his pickup truck the night before a fishing trip to his cabin, woke up the next morning and discovered someone had stolen his valuable belongings, including a power log splitter valued at nearly $2,000. The larceny in the 3200 block of West Webster Road was reported to…

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Old Glory flies high for late WWII vet Milt Pugsley

May 20, 2015
Old Glory flies high for late WWII vet Milt Pugsley

Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — There’s nothing quite like walking down a community’s main street when both sides are lined with stars and stripes. That feeling of patriotism will take on an even deeper meaning this Memorial Day. Pentwater Service Club members paid tribute to fellow member and World War II veteran Milt Pugsley, who passed away May 1, by…

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Teens’ conspiracy case remanded to juvenile court

May 20, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Two 14-year-old Hesperia boys who were facing charges as adults of conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping and rape have been remanded to family court, where they will now be prosecuted as juveniles. “The two boys that had been charged as adults have had their cases remanded by agreement of the parties to the 27th…

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Who will be the next Asparagus Queen?

May 20, 2015
Who will be the next Asparagus Queen?

SHELBY — Two women are vying for the 2015 Asparagus Queen title during the National Asparagus Festival’s Banquet and Pageant set for Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m. at Shelby High School. The formal evening includes a spectacular dinner, music and entertainment. Tickets will be available on the merchandise page of the NAF web site prior to the event and…

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Third suspect arrested in connection to Ludington meth lab

May 19, 2015

PENTWATER TWP. —  A third suspect in connection to a Ludington meth lab on North Harrison Street was arrested Monday, May 18, according to a State Sheriffs Chiefs Enforcement Narcotics Team (SSCENT) press release Kenneth James Purple, 25, of Scottville, was arraigned in 79th District Court on felony charges of operating/maintaining a laboratory involving methamphetamine and delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. He…

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Possible frost tonight threatens asparagus; worker shortage continues

May 19, 2015
Possible frost tonight threatens asparagus; worker shortage continues

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Since the asparagus season began two weeks ago, Oceana farmers and processors have been experiencing a major worker shortage. Now, a cold front that hit overnight Monday, May 18, is threatening crops as forecasters are saying there is a possibility of frost Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. “If we get frost, it could be a…

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TEAM building

May 18, 2015
TEAM building

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Middle School fifth graders have spent the last nine weeks learning about ways to prevent crime; promote safety; and serve as good citizens, during the TEAM program with instructor Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department. Skipski, Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback and the middle school teachers involved in this year’s…

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Obituary: Dixie Lee Fralic, 58, Hart.

May 18, 2015
Obituary: Dixie Lee Fralic, 58, Hart.

Dixie Lee Fralic, 58 of Hart, formerly of Manistee passed away on Friday, May 15 at her home surrounded by her family after a hard fought fight with cancer.  She won the battle and now celebrates with her savior in heaven. Dixie was born on September 29, 1956 in Frankfort, the daughter of Robert and Norma (Soper) Schimke, and graduated…

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Drunk driving, illegal entry

May 18, 2015
Drunk driving, illegal entry

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Officers from the Hart Police Department arrested a 41-year-old New Era man for operating while intoxicated Friday, May 15, at 10:30 p.m. at Polk Road and State Street. A 63-year-old Chicago man was…

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Recent death, May 18, 2015.

May 18, 2015

Dixie L. Fralic, 58, of Hart, formerly of Manistee passed away on Friday, May 15 at her home.  Arrangments by Wyman Funeral & Cremation Services – Stephens Funeral Home, Scottville. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Consumers Energy asking public to avoid planting trees under transmission lines.

May 18, 2015

JACKSON – More than 700 workers are currently at work across Michigan clearing trees away from electric lines for Consumers Energy, part of the company’s commitment to delivering electricity safely and reliably. “We know from experience that fallen branches and limbs are a major source of power outages,” said Mary Palkovich, Consumers Energy’s vice president of energy delivery. “We work…

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Welcome to the world! Recent birth.

May 18, 2015

Welcome to the world! Novalee Niyla-Maye Robbins, the daughter of Ariel and Kenneth Robbins III of Hart, was born May 14, 2015 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to editor@masoncountypress.com.

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Camper break-in, fence post larceny

May 18, 2015
Camper break-in, fence post larceny

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. FERRY TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a breaking and entering to camper located in the 1000 block of East Shelby Road. The break-in was reported Saturday, May 15,…

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Spots filling up fast for Joe Foster Open

May 18, 2015
Spots filling up fast for Joe Foster Open

SHELBY — Only a few spots remain open in the 2015 Joe Foster Open, AKA Oceana Best Ball, which is set for the weekend of June 13 and 14 at Oceana Golf Club. You can sign up as a foursome or as a twosome to be paired with others. There are six flights, which are determined after Round One. Tee…

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