Deputies respond to domestic situation

December 3, 2014
Deputies respond to domestic situation

HART — The following is a daily log of Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity from Tuesday, Dec. 2: – 2:47 a.m., suspicious vehicle, 5300 block of W. Business US-31. – 10:19 a.m., car-deer crash, 6200 block of Longbridge Rd. – 11:17 a.m., domestic violence, 8400 block of E. Harrison Rd. – 1:41 p.m., wellbeing check, W. Mechanic St. – 3:25…

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Slick roads cause early morning rollover

December 3, 2014
Slick roads cause early morning rollover

WEARE TWP. — A 42-year-old Ludington man escaped serious injuries early Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, when the 2003 Dodge pickup he was driving on US-31 near Monroe Road rolled over. “Driver stated he was going 55 mph; lost control on the ice; and rolled the vehicle over,” the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report states. “Road conditions were icy, snow-covered…

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Spelling bee Dec. 13

December 2, 2014

HART — The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring its annual spelling bee Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 109 E. Washington St. The contest is open to fourth through ninth graders, and pre-registration is required. Contact John Kroon at 231-233-5529 to register. The K of C is also offering a substance abuse awareness poster contest for…

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Fugitive, driver with suspended license arrested

December 2, 2014
Fugitive, driver with suspended license arrested

HART — Michigan State Police troopers made two separate arrests in Oceana County Monday, Dec. 1. The first arrest occurred at 9:51 a.m. when a 39-year-old Shelby woman visited the state police post to see if there was a warrant issued for her, and she soon found out there was when she was placed under arrest on a fugitive warrant.…

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HPD investigates gas drive-offs

December 1, 2014
HPD investigates gas drive-offs

HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating two gas drive-offs over the holiday weekend. The first one occurred Thursday, Nov. 27, at 9 p.m. at Dave’s Party Store, resulting in the theft of nearly $40 in fuel. The second drive-off took place at BP Friday, Nov. 28, at 3:20 p.m., and almost $15 in gas was stolen. Other recent…

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Failure to pay for football tickets leads to jail time

December 1, 2014
Failure to pay for football tickets leads to jail time

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 54-year-old four-time habitual offender is looking at spending the next year in jail for failing to pay for tickets to the University of Michigan vs. Notre Dame football game last September. Roger Craig Beilfuss, of 215 S. Hancock, Pentwater, pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 1, to a five-year felony…

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Hunter found dead

December 1, 2014
Hunter found dead

GREENWOOD TWP. — Troopers from the Michigan State Police, Hart post, responded to the 7000 block of 184th Avenue on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, at 11:25 a.m. for a natural death of a hunter, police reported Monday morning, Dec. 1. No other details were immediately available. Other recent MSP activity in Oceana County includes: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 – 2:35…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

November 27, 2014
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Janey Marie Strobridge, 39, of 681 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, pleaded no contest Oct. 13 to third-degree home invasion. She was sentenced Nov. 25 to 90 days in jail to be served at the court’s discretion with 30 days forthwith and credit for…

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Deputies respond to domestic call, larceny

November 26, 2014
Deputies respond to domestic call, larceny

HART — The following is a daily log of Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014: – 3 a.m., traffic hazard, N. Oceana Dr. and Polk Rd. – 10:17 a.m., traffic stop, S. Oceana Dr. and W. Baker Rd. – 11:23 a..m., property damage accident, N. Oceana Dr. and W. Jackson Rd. – 1:20 p.m., traffic stop,…

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Semi slides off slippery highway

November 26, 2014
Semi slides off slippery highway

HART TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post responded to a semi slide-off on US-31 near Polk Road Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 1:29 a.m. No injuries were reported in the accident that occurred in the snowy conditions. MSP also responded to a car-deer crash Tuesday at 10 p.m. on Monroe Road near 104th Avenue in Weare Township.…

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78th District Court sentencings

November 26, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, Nov. 24, in 78th District Court: –      Kurtis Allen Vereeke, 45, of 2263 S. 204th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 24 of check – non-sufficient funds (NSF) $100 or less. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail and $450 in fines and costs. One felony count…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

November 26, 2014
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook.  Welcome to the world! Nicholas Gerardo Davalos, the son of Alyzza Hernandez of Hart, was born Nov. 25, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. John Dennis Areklet, the son of Bobbi Jo and John Areklet of Pentwater, was born Nov. 24, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington…

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Contractor ordered to pay back nearly $21,000

November 26, 2014
Contractor ordered to pay back nearly $21,000

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A contractor was recently ordered to pay $20,925.04 in restitution for defrauding Gale’s IGA. Michael Joseph Gamble, 46, of 311 E. Colby Rd., Whitehall, was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 25, for an Oct. 13 conviction of contractor – fraud use fund, which carries a three-year maximum. Judge Anthony A. Monton…

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Slick roads cause slide-offs; teen arrested for domestic assault

November 25, 2014
Slick roads cause slide-offs; teen arrested for domestic assault

HART — Michigan State Police troopers responded to two vehicle slide-offs in Oceana County Monday, Nov. 24, due to slick roads caused by slushy snow. – 1:45 p.m., civil standby – family dispute, 6000 block of W. Shelby Rd., Benona Twp. – 6:47 p.m., vehicle slide-off, US-31 near Baseline Rd., Hart Twp. – 6:50 p.m., 17-year-old Shelby man arrested for…

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Crashes, traffic hazards, motorist assists keep deputies busy

November 25, 2014
Crashes, traffic hazards, motorist assists keep deputies busy

HART — The following is a daily log of Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity for Monday, Nov. 24, 2014: – 1:55 a.m., suspicious situation, 2100 block E. Tyler Rd. – 7:06 a.m, harassment, 200 block of Lincoln St. – 1:03 p.m., reckless driving, 7400 block of S. Forest Glen Dr. – 3 p.m., traffic hazard, US-31 and Polk Rd. –…

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Governor orders flag lowered to honor fallen soldier.

November 25, 2014

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags within the state Capitol complex and on all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Michael Cathcart, of Bay City. Cathcart was killed in action at age 31, on Friday, Nov. 14, while serving in Afghanistan. “Michael made the ultimate sacrifice while…

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Closings, cancelations for Nov. 25, 2014.

November 25, 2014
Closings, cancelations for Nov. 25, 2014.

Closings and cancellations are brought to you by Fremont Insurance, represented by Smith & Eddy Insurance of Scottville (231-757-4743), Ludington (231-845-1481) and Manistee (231-723-3500). Be sure to check them out on Facebook  and at www.smith-eddy.com.  Closings and cancelations for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014: – Hart Public Schools – Walkerville Schools _ Shelby Schools

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2 appointed to West Shore Bank board.

November 25, 2014
2 appointed to West Shore Bank board.

LUDINGTON – A former area school administrator and the CEO of one of Ludington’s largest manufacturers have been appointed to the board of directors of West Shore Bank and West Shore Bank Corporation. The appointments were made at the Board meeting held on November 17. Jeanne Oakes is currently the executive director of Community Foundation for Mason County. In 2009…

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Deputies respond to many weekend crashes

November 24, 2014
Deputies respond to many weekend crashes

HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to five separate crashes over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 – 7:09: a.m., breaking and entering, 200 block of Dryden St., Hart. – 10:15 a.m., threats, 2400 block of W. Meadow Lane Dr., Grant Twp. – 7:27 p.m., property damage accident, W. Monroe Rd. and 88th Ave., Weare Twp.…

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Teen facing boot camp for receiving and concealing stolen property

November 24, 2014
Teen facing boot camp for receiving and concealing stolen property

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 17-year-old Hesperia man is looking at a boot camp stint for receiving and concealing a stolen 26-foot travel trailer. John Joseph Norman, Jr., of 2838 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, pleaded guilty Monday, Nov. 24, in 27th Circuit Court to a five-year felony of receiving and concealing stolen property over $1,000/under $20,000. In exchange…

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Habitual offender facing prison time

November 24, 2014
Habitual offender facing prison time

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Hart man is looking at a prison sentence of up to two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 24, to four felonies of forgery, uttering and publishing (two counts) and habitual offender. Kevin Robert Oomen, 33, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty to all counts…

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