78th District Court proceedings

January 22, 2015
78th District Court proceedings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Arraignments HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies –       Juan Sanchez, 18, of 324 E. Main St., Hart, was arrested Jan. 14 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of breaking and entering a building with intent and malicious destruction of property $1,000-$20,000. A preliminary conference…

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Last call, dispatcher changing careers.

January 22, 2015
Last call, dispatcher changing careers.

WEARE TWP. (Oceana Co.) — There are many unsung heroes who live among us. Kristie Fillips is one of them. For the past 19 years Kristie has worked as a dispatcher at Mason-Oceana 911; for over 10 years she has been a supervisor. It is the only full time job she ever had; she began working there when the center…

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Fugitive arrest, car-deer crashes

January 22, 2015
Fugitive arrest, car-deer crashes

HART — The following is recent Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015: – 6:04 p.m., fugitive arrest, 5000 block of North 72nd Ave., Weare Twp., a 34-year-old Hart man was arrested for failure to appear on an original charge of no operator’s license. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015: – 1:30 a.m., car-deer crash, 116th Ave. and…

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Governor orders flag lowered in honor of senator.

January 21, 2015

LANSING – 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 Friday, Jan. 23, in honor of former state Sen. Harry DeMaso, who died Jan. 9. “During his decades of public service Sen. DeMaso made sure to put the people of Michigan first. As chair of the Senate Finance…

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Local food blogger to appear on Rachael Ray Show

January 21, 2015
Local food blogger to appear on Rachael Ray Show

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…

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Sheriff’s office warns: Beware of counterfeit money

January 21, 2015
Sheriff’s office warns: Beware of counterfeit money

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…

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Governor outlines vision of Michigan in state of the state address.

January 20, 2015

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,…

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Embezzlement from medical facility totals approximately $5,000

January 20, 2015
Embezzlement from medical facility totals approximately $5,000

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…

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MSP: 3 weekend arrests

January 20, 2015
MSP: 3 weekend arrests

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…

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Domestic assaults top sheriff office activity

January 20, 2015
Domestic assaults top sheriff office activity

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…

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State trooper arrested for drunk driving.

January 19, 2015
State trooper arrested for drunk driving.

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…

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Obit: Ralph Moore, Jr., 60, Apache Junction, AZ

January 19, 2015
Obit: Ralph Moore, Jr., 60, Apache Junction, AZ

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…

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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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