By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A jury rendered a not guilty verdict for a 38-year-old New Era man who was accused of three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Thursday, Sept. 12. Erick Omar Cano was accused of sexually assaulting a female victim three separate times when she was 10, 11, and…
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HART — The Hispanic Heritage Celebration is slated for Saturday, Sept. 14, from 6-9:30 p.m. in downtown Hart. The band, La Prueba, from Grant will perform at the Hart Commons. ________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue to provide…
HART — The Third Annual Fall Artwalk is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Hart. The event will feature a live duet and interactive painting performance by Empty Canvas. There will be featured artists at several downtown businesses. Artwalk attendees can also enjoy sidewalk chalk art, food trucks, featured creative food and drinks…
HART — Oceana County is accepting applications for individuals interested in filling the District 2 county commissioner position. Phil Morse was elected to the position in 2020, but resigned recently after accepting the job of Shelby Village administrator. Candidates must reside and be registered to vote in District 2, which includes Ferry and Shelby townships. Interested parties should submit a…
HESPERIA — The Michigan High School Coaches’ Association selected longtime Hesperia coach Doug Baird for induction into the Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Central Michigan University Sunday, Sept. 15. Doug Baird has coached three different sports for a total of 99 seasons over 35 years and continues to coach, states a press release from MHSCA.…
Employment: Mechanic The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Mechanic. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is not required to apply but would be required within six months after hire. Candidates experienced in truck and heavy equipment repair, electrical and hydraulic systems, air brakes and fabricating are preferred. Contact the Mason County Road Commission, 510…
Employment: Heavy Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer. The position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with endorsements and a minimum of three years related work experience. Candidates experienced in truck and construction equipment operation are preferred. Contact the Mason County Road Commission, 510 E. State Street,…
Employment: Transition Coordinator West Shore Educational Service District has a vacancy for a full-time Transition Coordinator. A bachelor’s or graduate degree in Special Education or a field related to the transition of youth with disabilities into adult life roles is required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to:…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Khattab Almanaseer, 28, of 9312 Callero Dr., Niles, Illinois; delivery/manufacture methamphetamine/ecstasy; delivery/manufacture narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams and and delivery/manufacture of a schedule 1-3 drug. Competency hearing: Sept. 19 at 9:20 a.m. – Omar Mohammed Hashim, 25, of…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 58-year-old Hart man who set a mattress on fire inside an apartment last April was sentenced Monday, Sept. 9, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court to a minimum of 27 months to a maximum of 20 years in prison. Luna Jesus Trigo, of 2320 W. Baseline Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the…
HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Thomas Cody Frye, 33, of 62 N. Cook St., Hesperia, pleaded guilty Sept. 1 to giving false info to a police officer and was sentenced to 22 days in jail with credit for 22 days served and $125 in fines and costs. Travis James Bolles, 35, of…
HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Dorothy Geneva Collins, of 7438 N. 128th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty July 15 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced Sept. 9 to one year in jail with credit for 119 days served and $598 in fines and costs. Charges of prisoner in possession of contraband…
By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer HART — The 147 members of Women Who Care of Oceana County held their 49th quarterly meeting Sept. 3. This time, attendees chose to have each member write a $100 personal check to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 1329, located at 802 S. State Street in Hart. Their gifts total $14,700 to…
COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A portion of 176th Avenue from Madison Road to Jackson Road will be closed for road maintenance until further notice, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday Sept. 9. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ___________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…
ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A section of 116th Avenue from Taylor Road to York Road is closed to traffic for road maintenance until further notice, the Oceana County Road Commission announced Monday Sept. 9. Local residents will be able to access their homes. _____________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Sept. 6, 2024: 12:24 p.m., a lock to the gate at the Hart Cemetery was destroyed, West Main Street, City of Hart. The lock was valued at $35. 2:17 p.m., a…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two men and one woman, all of whom are wanted on outstanding warrants, are suspects in a counterfeit money case, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. A total of 88 fake $100 bills and 87 fake $20 bills were recovered following an investigation in the 8000 block of South Robinhood Drive Sunday, Sept. 8. “There was some…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 25-year-old Shelby man who was involved in an hours long standoff with police after slitting another man’s throat last July pleaded “no contest” to assault with intent to murder in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 9. Logan Nathaniel Duvall remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $1 million…
This article was updated Oct. 30, 2024 after speaking to Coronado’s attorney Andrew LaPres. It was discovered that there is an error in the court records. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WHITE CLOUD — A former Shelby High School teacher and boys’ soccer coach pleaded guilty in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court last week to a felony of using a…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024: 11:15 a.m., a 41-year-old Muskegon man was arrested for home invasion, and a 52-year-old Montague man was arrested on an outstanding warrant, 3900 block of West Skeels Road,…
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