HART — Officers from the Hart Police Department were called to an assault and battery Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2:15 p.m. in the 500 block of State Street. There were no arrests, and the police report has been turned over to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for review, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The victim suffered “minor facial bruising,”…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — After a utility bill scam was reported earlier this month in Mason County, now Oceana County law enforcement is receiving similar complaints. Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback said he has received two complaints today, Dec. 15, of an apparent phone scam that involves callers fraudulently claiming to be City of Hart employees seeking…
MEARS — The Oceana County Republican Executive Committee elected Dr. Rudy Ochs as the new chair and Juanita Pierman as the new vice chair last Tuesday, Dec. 9, during a business meeting at the Golden Eatery. Current Treasurer Al Docter and current Secretary Barbara Siok were unanimously re-elected. Their two-year terms begin Jan. 1. “I am honored and humbled to be…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Dec.8 in 27th Circuit Court: – Jerome Kenneth Hampton, 19, of East Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 27 of attempted larceny $1,000-$20,000. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 41 days served; 41 days forthwith; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion;…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned this week in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: – Jason Patrick Burrous, 40, of 544 48th, Shelby, was arrested Nov. 30 for a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS), second offense. A pretrial is set for Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. – Andrew Scott…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced in 78th District Court Monday, Dec. 8: – Alexander Edward Christiansen, 29, of 3712 Dublin St., Grand Rapids, was found guilty Dec. 8 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. He was also found guilty Dec.…
HART — The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office from Thursday, Dec. 11: – 12:08 a.m., suspicious situation, 3100 W. Baseline Rd. – 12:30 a.m., car-deer crash, E. M-20 and S. 164th Ave. – 3:20 a.m., traffic stop, N. 144th and E. Deer Rd. – 5:02 a.m., animal complaint, S. Maple Island Rd. and E. Wilke Rd.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Bill Loomis, who launched the opposition effort of a proposed new voucher system at Silver Lake State Park, is relieved that state officials tabled their vote on the controversial issue Thursday, Dec. 11, but remains wary about what will ultimately be decided. Local sand dune enthusiasts are outraged by a proposed new…
HART — A wire that a power company was working on Wednesday, Dec. 10, fell onto the pavement at the intersection of State and Wood streets when a car was driving by and damaged the car’s windshield, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The windshield “spider-webbed” from the 11:39 a.m. incident, and no one was injured. Hart police also responded…
GRANT TWP. — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 43-year-old Shelby man for operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL), second offense, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 9:57 p.m. in the 2600 block of West Webster Road. Other OCSO activity Wednesday includes: – 2:29 a.m., traffic stop, Kelly St. and S. State St. – 7:35 a.m., car-deer crash,…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Even though a dozen Pentwater Historical Society volunteers might be battling clutter in their own basements, they happily teamed up Wednesday, Dec. 10, to rid the historical museum’s lower level of unneeded stuff. “It’s really a labor of love,” said Glenn Beavis, chair of the museum’s building and grounds committee.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Dave Hansen, who owns Hansen Foods, just got the official go-ahead from the city to open a microbrewery on Polk Rd. Right down the road from his popular grocery store, the microbrewery and restaurant named “Big Hart Brewing Company” will open in the former Schlee Automotive & Sales Service building at 4086 W.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Local sand dune enthusiasts are outraged by a new voucher system at Silver Lake State Park apparently being voted on today, Dec. 11, in Lansing that they feel will lock them out of the sand dunes on the weekends and overburden them with additional fees. Bill Loomis, who administers a Facebook page,…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Approximately 30 people, including city officials, consultants and local residents, attended a public meeting in the city hall community center Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, that focused on the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s claim that the city is violating water quality standards due to the Hart Dam. The DEQ issue stems from temperatures…
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, Dec. 12 in honor of former Ingham County Sheriff’s Deputy Grant William Whitaker, who died Sunday. Whitaker, 25, of Stockbridge, died in the line of duty as the result of injuries sustained from…
HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a malicious destruction of a farm tractor complaint on Loop Road that was reported Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 11:02 a.m. “The owner believed that some corrosive substance was put in the diesel tank and has damaged some engine components,” stated Lt. Craig Mast. The sheriff’s department also responded to…
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ROTHBURY — Double JJ Resort will hold its first Women’s Day on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $3, which includes entry into a drawing to win two tubing passes at the Sundance Slopes. The event will take place at the Back 40 Dance Hall. RSVP at 231-894-3902. The day…
By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A Hart man will spend the next 6 to 30 years in prison for larceny of a Riverton Township home. Daryl Eugene Essex, 32, of 5378 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was sentenced this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court. He was originally charged with four counts from the February, 2014 crime including safe breaking (punishable…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The drug case against a Hispanic Hart man who received a scolding from a circuit court judge for bringing a court-appointed interpreter with him to court last month has been remanded to district court. After receiving an earful from 27th Circuit Court Judge Terrence R. Thomas Nov. 17 for “wasting the court’s resources”…
HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to seven separate property damage accidents Monday, Dec. 8, on slushy roads. – 1:09 a.m., traffic stop, S. 192nd Ave. and Wilke Rd. – 1:16 a.m., assist, 200 block of S. Peach Ave. – 5:13 a.m., traffic stop, US-31 and S. Hammett Rd. – 6:49 a.m., traffic stop, W. Main…
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