HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Robert Scott Poort, 63, of 320 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty Sept. 24 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Oct. 29 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) twice a week; must complete outpatient treatment;…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Robert Joe Smith, 40, of 1423 W. Arthur Rd., New Era; aggravated stalking. Preliminary exam: Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. – Dejanie Antwanie Moore, 21, of 2468 W. Alder Crt. Rothbury; second-degree home invasion, larceny in a building and a…
HART – The City of Hart has two proposals on the general election ballot, and one of which is a proposal that would allow the council to change its meeting dates and times. The Hart City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at city hall. Hart City Manager Rob Splane provided a…
Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024 after a short illness. She was born on September 7, 1938 to Katherine “Kate” and Peter Bekkering. Marilyn married Duane Jack Baker on March 26, 1955. Together they enjoyed a life filled with adventures, taking their three daughters Brenda, Barbara, and Becky along for the ride. The family…
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By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LUDINGTON — A 32-year-old Mason County jail inmate, who is a habitual offender, faces multiple charges for allegedly bringing fentanyl into the jail and furnishing it to another inmate who nearly died after taking the drug last November. Travis Michael Gale of Oceana County faces charges of delivery/manufacture of cocaine, heroin or another narcotic less…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach Jairo Coronado was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years probation in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 28, for a felony conviction of using a computer to commit a crime. Coronado, 40, pleaded guilty to the charge Aug. 26.…
WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs after crashing into a tree on northbound US 31 near Hammett Road Tuesday, Oct. 29, shortly after 1:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Kelsey Case. The man was transported by ambulance to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital and treated for minor injuries, said Sgt.…
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Cheryl Maxine Jobbins, 59, of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her home. She was born June 27, 1965, in Flint, the daughter of James and June (Spears) Barrett. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family and grandchildren, but her paradise was…
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HART — Oceana County voters are taking advantage of the early voting opportunities with Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson reporting a “record turnout” so far. “Sunday’s total was 192, and Monday’s total was 270 for a grand total of 833,” said Anderson Tuesday morning. Early voting began Saturday, Oct. 26, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Oceana County…
HART — A 54-year-old Hart man faces a five-month jail term after pleading “no contest” Monday, Oct. 28, to receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000, false report of a felony and methamphetamine possession. Charges of larceny $1,000-$20,000, a second count of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and lying to a police officer were dismissed against Benito Escamilla, Jr. “The…
Marilyn Jean Baker, 86, of Pentwater, died on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at noon at Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths.…
Employment: Clerical Position, Mason County Treasurer’s Office The Mason County Treasurer is seeking a qualified, self-motivated and personable individual for a full-time clerical position. This position will require a detail-oriented individual who will interpret property tax law to oversee the delinquent tax administration cycle and foreclosure prevention efforts. Persons applying for this position must possess computer skills, an ability to…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Pentwater Public Schools district is asking voters to approve a $7.59 million bond for student safety and security, technology upgrades, energy efficiency and improvements to building furnishings. The bond proposal is on the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election ballot. The school district had a similar proposal on the May 7 ballot that…
NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the malicious destruction of a 250-foot section of newly-paved East Baker Road due to vandals “spinning donuts.” The Oceana County Road Commission reported that road sustained $40,000 in damages, said Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, and will need to be repaved. The vandalism was reported Thursday,…
By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County’s 51st Circuit courtroom was packed with well wishers Friday afternoon, Oct. 25, in celebration of the retirement of Probate Judge Bradley G. Lambrix. Lambrix, who has served 18 years on the bench, retires at the end of the year. He was the Oceana County assistant prosecuting attorney for 18 years prior…
LUDINGTON — Over 8 grams of suspected methamphetamine were recovered during a traffic stop involving a 35-year-old Shelby man and a 45-year-old Shelby woman who allegedly drove through the Mason County Sheriff’s Office back parking lot with no functioning brake lights, no license plate and no insurance Friday, Oct. 25, shortly before 5 p.m., said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of M 20 and Oceana Drive for a two-vehicle crash Friday, Oct. 25, shortly before 9:30 a.m. It was not immediately known if anyone was injured.
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