Dylan Anthony Rafter, 17 ,of Pentwater, passed away September 27, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
Dylan Anthony Rafter, 17 ,of Pentwater, passed away September 27, 2015. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record.
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. PENTWATER — Fire destroyed a downtown Pentwater restaurant Monday night. Pentwater Fire Department was initially called to a van fire at Dockside Restaurant and Pizza, 401 S. Hancock Street about 11:30 p.m. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Smith said fire ignited a nearby natural gas line, which caused the fire to spread to the building. The…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Hesperia man will likely be sentenced to a 30-day jail term after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 28, to one count of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. Ryan Todd Lorenzen, of 6088 W. One Mile Rd., will also be responsible to paying $1,750 in restitution that is…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 28-year-old Muskegon man who testified that he gave a fake name to an Oceana County Sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 28, to one count of lying to a peace officer. Antonio Breyan Sheppard, of 2600 Ninth St., was also facing a one count of identity theft, which…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Hesperia man convicted of one count of assault with a dangerous weapon stemming from an incident last June when he threatened and assaulted a male victim with a tire iron in Greenwood Township was sentenced Monday, Sept. 28, in 27th Circuit Court to serve six months of a one-year discretionary jail…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 49-year-old Muskegon Heights man was sentenced to serve eight months up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence Monday, Sept. 28, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver less than 50 grams of heroin. James William Sydnor, Jr., also faced one count of heroin possession less…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case against a 36-year-old Montague man facing felony charges of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC); third-degree CSC; and delivery of marijuana to a minor is set for trial in January. Anthony Joseph Aguilera, of 6588 50th Ave., appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 28, for a pretrial hearing with his attorney,…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. Recent Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police includes: Friday, Sept. 25, 2015: – 7:30 p.m., property dispute, 1000 block of E. Emerald, Golden Twp. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015: – 4:40 p.m., car-deer crash, Harrison Rd. and 144th…
VICTORY TWP. (Mason County) – Megan and Kristin Quinn, sisters now living in Illinois’ Quad Cities, are displaying their artwork at the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College until October 8. Megan Quinn is a potter and educator living in Rock Island, Illinois and teaching ceramics at Augustana College. On the other side of the…
VICTORY TWP. — A total of 40 Hesperia math students traveled to West Shore Community College Thursday, Sept. 24, for an evening of “Mathemagics.” Dr. Arthur Benjamin, who is a highly-renowned mathematician put on a show sharing some amazing mathematical “tricks” and techniques mixed in with a little magic and humor. The event kicked off a year-long program…
OCEANA COUNTY – Day of Caring, an annual event which brings volunteers together for projects benefiting Oceana County, is set for Saturday, Oct. 3. United Way volunteers will help The Ladder Community Center, neighborhoods in Shelby, and Bread of Life Food Pantry in Hart. The morning’s projects will include cleaning, painting, yard work, small home repairs, and various other projects.…
HART– Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon gets a pie in the face from defense attorney Julie Springstead Waltz during a fundraiser for United Way Friday, Sept. 25, on the courthouse lawn. Hansen Foods donated the pies. Photo by Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Dave Gregwer.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Freddie Lee Patterson II, 29, of 1923 Ray St., Muskegon, was arrested Sept. 5 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) in the Village of Rothbury for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Brandon Lee Burkett, 25, of 6315 S. Ryerson Rd. Twin Lake, was found guilty Sept. 21 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; $1,580 in fines…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. ROTHBURY — A 30-year-old Montague woman was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for domestic assault Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8:15 p.m. in the 2000 block of Winston Road. MSP also responded to a car-deer crash…
Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below. Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Alexandra Lee Hughart, the daughter of Samantha and Jonathan Hughart of Hart, was born Sept. 21, 2015. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…
The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CLAYBANKS TWP. — A 55-year-old Shelby woman was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for operating while intoxicated Wednesday, Sept. 23, following a property damage crash at 9:13 p.m. at 56th Avenue and Winston Road. Other…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIxeIhxI4cU These suspects in the above video allegedly broke into vehicles at Heykoop’s warehouse complex in Shelby. Please contact Officer Terry TenBrink with the Shelby Police Department at 231-861-6269 or call Andrew Heykoop at 231-736-9821 if you have information.
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor WALKERVILLE — Two Walkerville teenagers were arraigned in 78th District Court recently on misdemeanor charges following their arrests last month for throwing rocks at passing vehicles from the roof of Walkerville High School. Morgan James Pearson, 18, of 160 S. East St., faces charges of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) less than $200 and littering…
HART — The Oceana County Republican Committee’s annual fall rally, “Pizza and Politics,” is set for Sunday, Oct. 4, at Hart Pizza, beginning at noon. “In the past, we have always had a brat fry,” said County Chair Dr. Rudy Ochs. “This year, we decided to try something totally different in hopes of attracting new people. It will be…
NEWFIELD TWP. — Members of SSCENT and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 8900 block of East Newfield Drive Wednesday, Sept. 23. Several items used in methamphetamine production were located inside the home. The case is under investigation. Meth production involves the use of hazardous materials and requires specially-trained technicians to clean up the…
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