Hart woman arrested for embezzling from medical care facility

January 19, 2015
Hart woman arrested for embezzling from medical care facility

HART — A 49-year-old Hart woman was arrested Friday, Jan. 16, at approximately 9:30 a.m. for a felony of embezzlement over $1,000/ under $20,000 from the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The suspect’s name is not being released pending arraignment, and it was unclear whether she had been arraigned yet in 78th District Court which…

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Totally tubular!

January 17, 2015
Totally tubular!

GRANT TWP. — Enjoy some fast-paced, outdoor winter fun on the Double JJ Resort’s tubing hill. Sundance Slopes hours are Fridays from 4-10 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every weekend. The resort is offering extended hours this weekend for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The tubing hill is open Sunday,…

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LASSI Benefit Valentine’s Day party

January 17, 2015
LASSI Benefit Valentine’s Day party

SHELBY — Celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing some sweet support of the pets at the Oceana County Animal Shelter. The LASSI Benefit Valentine’s Day party is set for Saturday, Feb. 14, from 7-11 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club. Enjoy live music by The Electric Wombats, plus 50/50 raffles and a silent auction. Appetizers, ice and mixers will be provided.…

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78th District Court arraignments

January 16, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: –  Eryne Wayne Clark, Jr., 48, of 2214 W. Giles Rd., Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 1 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a misdemeanor of operating while intoxicated, second offense. A pretrial is set for Feb. 10 at 3…

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78th District Court sentencings

January 15, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: –      Bryan Lawrence Rhanor, 44, of 6103 Dryden St., Apt. D, Hart, was found guilty Dec. 15 of breaking and entering – illegal entry. He was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; $150 in fines and costs; and…

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Residents evacuate flooded apartment complex; broken water pipe to blame

January 15, 2015
Residents evacuate flooded apartment complex; broken water pipe to blame

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A broken water pipe at the recently-constructed Lake Pointe Apartments Thursday afternoon, Jan. 15, flooded the ground floor and caused approximately 30 residents to evacuate the building. No one was injured, said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. “But it’s a big mess,” he said. Residents, many of whom are elderly, were being escorted…

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DWLS arrest

January 15, 2015
DWLS arrest

HART TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 29-year-old Walkerville man for driving while license suspended, second offense, and unlawful use of a license plate Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 9:19 p.m. at Oceana Drive and Tyler Road. The MSP Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and…

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CSC, fraud complaints, larceny

January 15, 2015
CSC, fraud complaints, larceny

HART — The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office from Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015: – 9:29 a.m., criminal sexual conduct (CSC), Village of Rothbury. – 12:57 p.m., fraud complaint, received at the sheriff’s dept. – 3:34 p.m., larceny complaint, received at the sheriff’s dept. – 3:51 p.m., fraud complaint, 7600 block of N. 186th Ave. – 4:55…

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High school break-in suspects arrested

January 15, 2015
High school break-in suspects arrested

HART — Two Hart teens charged with the Dec. 26 break-in of Hart High School were arrested on felony charges Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, and a third juvenile suspect is facing charges in probate court. Juan Sanchez, 18, and Korbin Garcia, 19, are each charged with breaking and entering a building with intent, a 10-year felony; and malicious destruction of property over $1,000/less…

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Oceana native among hospital leaders promoted.

January 14, 2015
Oceana native among hospital leaders promoted.

LUDINGTON — Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has promoted two of its leaders to new positions. Helen Johnson has been promoted to vice president, patient care services and chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital. Johnson has been vice president of nursing since 2008. She began working at the hospital in September of 2005 as a nursing supervisor. In 2008, she was…

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Hansen sworn in as 34th District senator.

January 14, 2015
Hansen sworn in as 34th District senator.

LANSING—State Sen. Goeff Hansen was sworn in as senator of the 34th District on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young administered the oath of office. Hansen was joined on the Senate floor by his wife, Tami. Other family members attending included his parents, Don and Beverly Hansen, his son Blake and his…

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Newaygo police chief appointed Newaygo sheriff

January 14, 2015

WHITE CLOUD — Newaygo City Police Chief Patrick Hedlund was recently appointed as the new sheriff for Newaygo County, replacing Mike Mercer who retired. The new sheriff, who fills the remaining two years on the elected term, was appointed by a three-member appointing authority consisting of Newaygo County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Springstead, Probate Judge Graydon Dimkoff and Clerk Laurel Breuker.…

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Welcome to the world! Recent area births.

January 14, 2015

We have an opportunity for a new sponsor for birth announcements. This is one of our most popular posts and a perfect advertising opportunity for your business. If you are interested, please contact our Sales and Marketing Representative, Justin Ray, at justin@masoncountypress.com.  Welcome to the world! Elizabeth Renae Schutter, the daughter of Jaeliana Moreno and Troy Schutter of Rothbury, was born Jan.…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

January 13, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings

HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court by Judge Anthony A. Monton: – Javier Jesus Flores, 43, of 4280 W. 112th St., Grant, was found guilty Nov. 24 of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was sentenced Jan. 5 to one year in jail with credit for 14 days served; sentence to be…

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MSP confirms crash victim has died

January 13, 2015
MSP confirms crash victim has died

SHELBY TWP. — Joshua Wright, the 19-year-old Hart man critically injured in a head-on crash on M-20 the morning of Jan. 7, was taken off life support Saturday, Jan. 10, and has died, the Hart post of the Michigan State Police confirmed Tuesday, Jan. 13. The crash, which occurred at approximately 8 a.m., shut down M-20 near 88th Avenue. Wright…

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Shelby schools to get Adolescent Health Center

January 13, 2015

SHELBY — District Health Department #10 and Shelby Public Schools have received grant funding from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Michigan Department Community Health (MDCH) to establish a school-based health center inside Shelby Middle School through the Michigan Child and Adolescent Health Center (CAHC) Program. The Adolescent Health Center inside Shelby Middle School joins the 100 state-funded…

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Domestic assaults

January 13, 2015
Domestic assaults

HART — Local law enforcement agencies responded to two recent domestic assaults. Hart Police Department Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 – 5:45 p.m., a 53-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic violence in the 400 block of Johnson St. Michigan State Police Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 – 6 p.m., a report has been sent to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office for…

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Free coats available at health department

January 13, 2015

HART — The Oceana Prevention Partnership for Change (TOPPC) youth committee has been collecting coats and other winter gear for Oceana County residents. With a large donation from the Pentwater Public Schools Band, TOPPC now has a good supply of coats, scarves, hats and gloves. If you are in need of winter gear for yourself or family and friends, stop…

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