Troopers respond to minor crash

December 9, 2014
Troopers respond to minor crash

FERRY TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post responded to a one-car crash that resulted in minor injuries Monday, Dec. 8, at 6:13 p.m. on M-20 near 132nd Avenue. Other MSP activity in Oceana County Monday includes: – 3:32 p.m., retail fraud complaint, 7000 block of Michigan Ave., Rothbury. – 9:12 p.m., car-dog crash, M-20 near 192nd…

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Suspect who escaped from police chief admits to probation violation

December 8, 2014
Suspect who escaped from police chief admits to probation violation

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Hesperia man who escaped from Hesperia Police Chief Dale Gibbs while handcuffed, Oct. 9, admitted Monday, Dec. 8, in 27th Circuit Court that he violated his probation when he escaped. Terry Donald Pearo, of 361 Munn St., agreed to plead guilty to probation violation in exchange for dismissing one count of…

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Arson case heading to trial

December 8, 2014
Arson case heading to trial

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The arson case against the Hesperia businessman and former village councilman, David Sean Pates, who is accused of burning his restaurant last spring, has been set for trial in April, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon told 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton Monday morning, Dec. 8. Pates was initially scheduled to appear in…

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Handgun stolen in Ferry; Farmington man arrested for OWI

December 8, 2014
Handgun stolen in Ferry; Farmington man arrested for OWI

FERRY TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers responded to a report of a larceny of a handgun Sunday, Dec. 7, at 12:27 a.m. in the 100 block of Shelby Rd. In a separate incident, troopers arrested a 27-year-old Farmington man for operating while intoxicated on US-31 near Tyler Road Friday, Dec. 5, at 9:52 p.m. in Hart Township. Other MSP…

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Deputies make 24 traffic stops over the weekend

December 8, 2014
Deputies make 24 traffic stops over the weekend

HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were busy with 24 traffic stops over the weekend. OCSO weekend activity: Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 – 12:04 a.m., unwanted subject, 3000 block of Tahoe Trail. – 6:15 a.m., traffic hazard, US-31 near Park Rd. – 8:03 a.m., alarm, 7500 block of S. Michigan Ave. – 8:47 a.m., warrant pickup, 1000…

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Senator Hansen recognized by maternal, child health organization.

December 8, 2014
Senator Hansen recognized by maternal, child health organization.

LANSING — Senator Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) was honored as Legislator of the Year Sunday by the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health (MCMCH). MCMCH − a diverse group of partners representing hospital systems, statewide organizations and local public health advocates – recognized Hansen for his work to expand breast pump availability for Medicaid mothers. “I am delighted to receive this award…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

December 8, 2014

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Isabella Kay Coronado, the daughter of Erica Darrow and Andy Coronado of Hart, was born Dec. 5, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. If you have a birth announcement to make, you are welcome to email the announcement and a photograph…

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Service club’s season of giving is year-round

December 8, 2014
Service club’s season of giving is year-round

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — For many years, people wanting to support the philanthropic efforts of the Pentwater Service Club had only one option:  walk up to the Club’s iconic “Bill Duncan Food Wagon” on the Village Green and buy a brat or hot dog, with all profits donated to worthy causes. Now, there’s another way.…

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Christmas Celebration – Posada Navideña

December 6, 2014

HART — The Oceana Hispanic Center is hosting a community Christmas celebration, Posada Navideña, at the Hart VFW Friday, Dec. 19, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy fun, food, friendship and Christmas music.

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Fire damages garage

December 5, 2014
Fire damages garage

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY TWP. — An attached residential garage at 3692 S.Water Rd. received “significant interior damage” Friday afternoon, Dec. 5, said Shelby Cpt. Warren Herring, but no one was injured and no vehicles were parked inside it. Homeowner Lisa Wyns was at work in Hart at about noon Friday when her daughter Katie Anderson called her…

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Deputies busy with car-deer crashes, traffic stops, assault complaint

December 5, 2014
Deputies busy with car-deer crashes, traffic stops, assault complaint

HART — The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity from Thursday, Dec. 4: – 1:32 a.m., car-deer crash, E. Harrison Rd. and N. 152nd Ave. – 7:48 a.m., property damage accident, S. 72nd Ave. and W. Winston Rd. – 8:38 a.m., civil, 7200 block of W. Fox Rd. – 3:45 p.m., warrant pickup, 8400 block of Robinhood Dr. –…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

December 5, 2014
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Dec. 1, by 27th Circuit Court Judge Terrence R. Thomas: – Timothy Allen Strobridge, 39, of 681 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Oct. 6 of second-degree home invasion. He was sentenced to one year in jail to be served at the court’s discretion; 30 days forthwith…

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Oceana departments assist with industrial fire.

December 4, 2014
Oceana departments assist with industrial fire.

VIDEO BELOW. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. MONTAGUE TWP. (Muskegon Co.) — Eight fire departments, including Grant and Shelby, responded to a fire at Montague Metal Products, 4101 W. Fruitvale Road, Thursday night. Montague Fire Chief Dan Roesler said no one was inside the building, and there were no injuries in the huge blaze that was toned out at approximately 7…

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Tree celebration this weekend

December 4, 2014

SHELBY — Shelby District Library’s Celebration of Trees continues through Sunday, Dec. 7, which is the event’s “big day,” said Library Director Tiffany Haight. The library welcomes the public to view the dazzling trees and array of Christmas items, coupled with entertainment the final day. Hours are: Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and…

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Deputies busy with crashes on icy roads

December 4, 2014
Deputies busy with crashes on icy roads

HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five crashes on icy roads Wednesday, Dec. 3, and early Thursday, Dec. 4. Wednesday, Dec 3, 2014 – 12:04 a.m., warrant pickup, US-31 and Skeels Rd. – 12:22 a.m., traffic stop, S. Oceana Dr. and W. Wilke Rd. – 3:54 a.m., dead on arrival, 1900 block of Ray Ave.…

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Arraignments

December 4, 2014
Arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday, Dec. 3, in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: –      Thomas Craig Merten, 54, of 230 E. Polk Rd., Hart, was arrested Nov. 15 by the DNR for a misdemeanor of taking a deer without validated tag. A pretrial is set for Dec. 17 at 10:30 a.m.…

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78th District Court sentencings

December 4, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, Dec. 1, by 78th District Court Judge H. Kevin Drake: –      Joshua Lamont Moore, 29, of 415 Hart St., Hart, pleaded no contest Dec. 1 to aggravated assault. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail; probation extended six months; and $450 in fines and costs. One count…

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3 injured in 2-car crash

December 3, 2014
3 injured in 2-car crash

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Three people received minor injuries in a two-car accident on 72nd Avenue near the Colonial Golf Course Wednesday evening, Dec. 3, due to an extremely icy road. It was originally reported that a person may have been trapped in a vehicle, but no accident victims were trapped. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, Oceana…

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Welcome to the World! Recent births.

December 3, 2014

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Maddison Marie Gun, the daughter of Cherry Fuentes and Joseph Gun of Pentwater, was born Nov. 26, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Kayla Marie Oomen, the daughter of Allison and Andy Oomen of Hart, was born Nov. 26, 2014 at Spectrum…

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Women Who Care donate $12,300 to Habitat for Humanity

December 3, 2014
Women Who Care donate $12,300 to Habitat for Humanity

MEARS — Oceana Women Who Care (WWC) did their part on “Giving Tuesday,” Dec. 2, by having each member write a $100 personal check to Oceana County Habitat for Humanity. With six new Women Who Care members added in the last three months, Habitat stands to receive $12,300 in $100 checks from 123 Oceana women. “As we move into 2015,…

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LASSI Christmas Dance Friday night

December 3, 2014
LASSI Christmas Dance Friday night

SUMMIT TWP. — Enjoy a festive evening and help local animals in need of homes by attending the LASSI (Local Animal Shelter Support Inc.) Christmas Dance this Friday, Dec. 5, from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Comfort Inn & Suites, at 7576 S. Pere Marquette Hwy., near Pentwater. Enjoy an opportunity to dress up and dance to live music…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks