By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Gina Ferwerda has many talents, and one of them is cooking delicious food. Her culinary expertise has landed her a spot on the popular Rachael Ray Show, which will air Thursday, Jan. 22, on WOOD TV, channel 8, at 2 p.m. “I was very excited when I received the phone call from…
OCEANA COUNTY — Counterfeit money used at businesses in the southern portion of the county were turned in to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 20, and police are warning businesses and residents to be on the lookout for them. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received complaints as of yesterday of suspicious $20 and $50 bills that had been…
LANSING – Michigan will create an environment in which all residents can succeed, regardless of their stage in life, through a strategic realignment of government services and unparalleled public-private collaboration, Gov. Rick Snyder said during his fifth State of the State address. The governor outlined his vision for focusing government on people rather than programs, with the support of new,…
HART — Judy Kumzi, 49, of 310 Wood St., Hart, is accused of embezzling approximately $5,000 from the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon. Kumzi was arrested by the Hart Police Department Friday, Jan. 16, for a felony of embezzlement over $1,000/ under $20,000 from OCMCF and arraigned in 78th District Court. The crime was reported…
HART — The following is recent Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: – 1:40 p.m., A 23-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear on an operating while intoxicated charge in the 200 block of W. Hawley St. in Hesperia. – 6:45 p.m., domestic assault, 1600 block of S. 44th…
HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office handled a total of 63 calls from Saturday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Jan. 19, including the following: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: – 5:48 a.m., domestic assault, 2700 block of Forest St. – 2:51 p.m., reckless driving, W. Shelby Rd. and S. 64th Ave. – 6:42 p.m., domestic assault, 1600 block of S. 44th…
CORRECTION: Our previous headline, and a sentence in this story, stated that Seymour was assigned to the Hart post. He formerly was assigned to that post but now is assigned to the Cadillac post. LUDINGTON — A Michigan State Police trooper from the Hart post was arrested for drunk driving early Saturday morning, and his sister attempted to kick out…
Ralph B. Moore, Jr, age 60, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born December 10, 1954, in Kalkaska, Michigan to Ralph and Kathleen Moore Sr. Ralph married the former Jeannette Dorington in New Zealand. He owned and operated Moore’s Excavating and R&J Landscaping and Excavating. Ralph was a military veteran serving in…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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