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Golden Fair Friday

October 1, 2014

GOLDEN TWP. — An annual small-town fall tradition continues with the Golden Fair Parade Friday at 1 p.m. The procession begins on Fox road east of the four-way stop in Mears. Lunch and a white elephant sale at the Mears United Methodist Church is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The “100 Year Golden Fair Exhibit” will be open…

UPDATE: Mugshot of councilman facing arson charges released

October 1, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Hesperia Village Councilman David Sean Pates, 32, a co-owner of the Hesperia House restaurant, turned himself in to authorities Tuesday afternoon for allegedly setting his own restaurant on fire last spring. Pates was recently arrested in North Carolina, and local law enforcement officials were waiting for a hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 1,…

Councilman facing arson charges

September 30, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Hesperia Village Councilman David Sean Pates, 32, a co-owner of the Hesperia House restaurant, turned himself in to authorities this afternoon for allegedly setting his own restaurant on fire last spring. Pates was recently arrested in North Carolina, and local law enforcement officials were waiting for an Oct. 1 hearing to see whether…

Local school districts endorse proposed charter academy.

September 30, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A new charter school is being proposed with the endorsement of all school districts in Mason, Oceana and Lake counties. During a press conference Tuesday morning, the West Michigan Educational Leadership Group, along with local public school districts, West Shore Educational Service District and West Shore Community College, announced the creation of Gateway to…

Hart PD recovers stolen car

September 29, 2014

The Hart Police Department Report is is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — The owner of a 2002 Dodge Caravan contacted police early Sunday morning, Sept. 28, after he heard a noise outside his house; looked out his window; and saw his vehicle being driven away, said Police…

Deputies arrest Hesperia man for fleeing, pot possession and suspended license

September 29, 2014

The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Report is is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. NEWFIELD TWP. — A 26-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, Sept. 28, at 12:23 a.m. for fleeing and eluding; possession of marijuana and driving while license suspended (DWLS), second offense,…

MSP arrests Shelby man for domestic violence

September 29, 2014

The Michigan State Police Report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 28-year-old Shelby man for domestic violence Sunday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. in the 100 block of Chapita Hills. He was lodged in…

Backhoe hits high-pressure gas line, Oceana Foods employees evacuate plant

September 29, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Approximately 50 employees at Oceana Foods were evacuated from the plant at 168 Lincoln St. this morning after a backhoe hit a high-pressure gas line. No injuries occurred, said Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Osborn who was called to the scene. The situation could have been much worse, Osborn said, but fortunately…

Miss Ludington pageant seeking contestants

September 29, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Miss Ludington Area Scholarship Pageant is seeking contestants for the 2015 contest. Young women in the Mason, Manistee and Oceana area have the opportunity to compete for scholarship money and the title of 2015 Miss Ludington Area. The deadline to apply is Oct. 17. “This is a wonderful opportunity for young women in the Ludington Area to showcase their…

79th District Court sentencings

September 29, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Benjamin Glenn Spore, 53, of 1297 Esther St., Scottville, was found guilty Sept. 16 of malicious destruction of personal property. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; two days in jail with credit for two days served; and $566…

Conviction of Hesperia man’s murderer upheld by appeals court

September 28, 2014

MUSKEGON – The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld the murder and gun convictions of Clinton Allen Crawford, Jr., of Muskegon Heights in the 2011 shooting death of a Hesperia man who ripped him off in a drug deal, according to mlive. A jury convicted Crawford May 2, 2012, of murdering 42-year-old Scott Cooper after he ripped him off in a…

Health department encourages flu shots.

September 26, 2014

District Health Department #10, the local health department is promoting the flu vaccination for all area residents. There are many flu clinics available for residents to obtain their flu shot. The flu clinics available can be located at www.dhd10.org/flu-clinics or call your local health department for more information. Flu viruses worldwide are constantly changing. Each year’s flu vaccine is updated…

Pentwater Service Club will have food wagon at Fall Fest

September 26, 2014

The Pentwater Service Club will roll out its iconic Bill Duncan Food Wagon this Saturday and Sunday during Pentwater’s Fall Fest on the Village Green. Club members will sell brats, hot dogs, caramel corn, popcorn, water and soft drinks . This is the club’s primary fundraiser, which generates money to be donated.

27th Circuit Court sentencing.

September 25, 2014

HART — Adam Gene Rodriguez, 41, of 3300 Plum St., Shelby, was found guilty in 27th Circuit Court, Aug. 25, of operating under the influence of liquor, third offense. He was sentenced Monday to one year in jail with credit for one day served; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion; six months forthwith; two years probation; $198 in…

Trial for ‘overly-aggressive’ vacuum salesman begins next week.

September 25, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A jury trial for one of three “overly-aggressive” vacuum salespeople who were arrested for allegedly barging into people’s homes last spring is set to begin in 78th District Court next Tuesday, Sept. 30. Darnell Marquis Burton, 35, of 448 NE Sweet St., Grand Rapids faces up to 30 days in jail and a…

Pirates in the Park Oct. 18

September 25, 2014

HART — All Hart elementary students (pre-K through fifth grade) are invited to the annual Pirates in the Park celebration Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Hart Football Stadium. Children are invited to dress up in Halloween outfits for trick-or-treating and sports games. In case of bad weather, activities will move to the Hart High School…

78th District Court arraignments.

September 25, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Angela Joy Weimer, 28, of 1200 Edgewater Dr., Apt. 1102, Edgewater, Ohio, was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police (MSP-H) for a felony of carrying a concealed weapon stemming from a June 6 incident…

78th District Court sentencings.

September 24, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: – Gary William Treece, 26, of 7251 Standish Rd., Jackson, was found guilty Sept. 22 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; $1,040 in fines and costs; and Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE). Conviction reportable to the Secretary…