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HART — Janitors discovered what are believed to be three suspects who broke into Hart High School shortly after 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26. The suspects ran off, and Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies are currently tracking them with the assistance of the Mason County K-9 unit. “The janitorial staff found that someone had broken in to the high school,” states…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. CRYSTAL TWP. — Paul Oomen awakened at about 4 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, to a loud “boom” and discovered smoke coming from behind his refrigerator. He escaped from his two-story farmhouse at 2480 E. Hammett Rd. with just a few possessions and called 911. Oomen’s house, which was built in the late 1800s and has been…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Officers from the Hart Police Department got into the Christmas spirit Monday evening, Dec. 22, when they visited a family that includes four little girls and gave each child several presents and all the fixings for a delicious holiday meal. Of course, the officers made sure that Santa Claus came along with them…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. BLUE LAKE TWP. (MUSKEGON COUNTY) — A 36-year-old Montague woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Russell Road near Owasippe Road Sunday night, Dec. 21, according to the Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office. She was declared dead at the scene, said Lt. Shane Brown. Police were still sorting out the details of the horrific crash Monday…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Hart man was sentenced Monday, Dec. 22, in 27th Circuit Court to a minimum of three-and-a-half years to a maximum of 25 years in prison for felony convictions of forgery and uttering and publishing. Kevin Robert Oomen, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., was looking at a prison sentence of up to…
OCEANA COUNTY — If you see patrol cars out on Christmas Eve with Santa and his bag of gifts, it’s not because Santa’s sleigh broke down – it’s the Roy’s Kids program out making Christmas brighter for area families. Roy’s Kids was started in 1994 by Oceana Sheriff Deputy Roy Strait as an outreach activity from his role as school liaison.…
OCEANA COUNTY — The following is weekend activity for the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 – 7:40 p.m., car/deer crash, Harrison Rd. and 144th Ave., Elbridge Twp. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 – 12:43 p.m., two-car property damage accident, Oceana Dr. and Polk Rd., Hart Twp. – 8:01 p.m., one-car property damage accident, US-31, Grant…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GOLDEN TWP. — Local sand dune enthusiast Chad Coker is organizing a rally at his Silver Lake business, Appletree Automotive, en route to a public meeting regarding the embattled Silver Lake State Park voucher system at the Golden Township Hall Monday, Jan.12, at 6 p.m. A proposed voucher system at Silver Lake State Park has…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Dec. 15, by 27th Circuit Court Judge Terrence R. Thomas: – Xaveria Clarice Stockwell, 35, of 507 6th St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 3 of false report of a felony. She was sentenced to five months in jail with credit for 11 days served; sentence to be…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, Dec. 15, in 78th District Court: – Jeffrey Eugene Riggs, 38, of 2438 W. Lake Rd., Hart, was found guilty Dec. 15 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; outpatient treatment; and $1,055 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of…
GRANT TWP. — Detectives from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office have obtained a warrant for a New Era man who they say was involved in a break-in that resulted in the theft of a snowmobile, snowmobile trailer, several guns and many other items. The snowmobile, the trailer and a few of the other stolen items were recovered outside a residence…
HART — Officers from the Hart Police Department were called to investigate an assault at Hart Middle School Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 16, that resulted in facial bruising to a victim. Police are sending a report to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office to see if charges will be filed in juvenile court. Other recent HPD activity: Monday, Dec. 15, 2014 –…
GRANT TWP. — A 30-year-old Hart man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 3:10 p.m. for no insurance following a traffic stop on Oceana Drive near Roosevelt Road. MSP also responded to a two-car property damage accident Wednesday at 4:19 p.m. on Shelby Road near the Marathon gas station. The MSP…
GOLDEN TWP. — A newer model golf cart valued at $5,000 was stolen during a recent break-in to a pole barn in the 400 block of N. 48th Avenue, and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to track down the culprits. “On Dec. 13, 2014, the victim reported the break-in to a pole barn at…
Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — “As Frank Sinatra used to sing, ‘It was a very good year,’” said Pentwater Service Club President Bill Maxwell while reflecting on the club’s many efforts during 2014. “We attracted about a dozen new members; were aided by good weather that helped boost our food sales on the Village Green; supported…
LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has announced the addition of Thomas Rinness as vice president, credit officer. In this role Rinness will oversee and manage the commercial loan processing, credit department, retail credit administration and collection departments. “Tom’s experience and industry knowledge make him a valuable addition to the West Shore Bank team,” said Raymond Biggs, president and CEO. Rinness’…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Citing dwindling numbers, school officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 16, that there will not be a Pirate varsity football team next fall. The gridiron program at Hart has struggled over the last several decades and is one of only four schools in Michigan that has never made the state playoffs, said Hart Superintendent Mark…
SHELBY — The Shelby Winter Blast is back this year and is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winter celebration kicks off with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Shelby Rotary Club at the Shelby Congregational Church. Many fun winter events are on tap, including a quilt show at the village hall; activities for kids,…
Birth announcements are sponsored by ABC Kidz/Purple Monkey, 123 E. Ludington Ave. Check them out here on Facebook. Welcome to the world! Cain Jadiel Hernandez, the son of Guadalupe and Rodolfo Hernandez Jr. of Ludington, was born Dec. 8, 2014 at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Adalynn Rae Hilton, the daughter of Sara and Robert Hilton of Pentwater, was born Dec. 8, 2014 at Spectrum…
LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health staff worked with nearly 50 families this past Saturday from Mason, Oceana, Lake and Manistee counties to explain options to help them choose between the various plans available to them for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act. They also made appointments for additional enrollment help, and assisted people with how to sign up for coverage. A…
NORTH MUSKEGON — Sonya Hernandez is passionate about helping others in need, so she organized a work bee of Hart and Shelby high school students at her North Muskegon home Sunday, Dec. 14, to assemble gift packages, stuff stockings and make cards for those less fortunate. Five students, who participated in the Promesa Summer Success Program, acted like Santa’s elves…
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