HPD news, posted March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

HPD news, posted March 8, 2024 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 Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024: 11:20 a.m., breaking and entering, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. 7:39 p.m., family trouble, 100 block of Woodlawn Street, City…

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Peterson Farms offers innovative recycling program

March 8, 2024

Peterson Farms offers innovative recycling program Peterson Farms announced a new partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle to enable school communities — teachers, parents, and students alike — to recycle Peterson Farms Treats applesauce pouches. Most flexible plastic food pouches are considered hard to recycle because they are made of multiple layers of different materials. The Peterson Farms Treats Applesauce…

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Jury finds man guilty of fleeing from police on mini bike

March 7, 2024

Jury finds man guilty of fleeing from police on mini bike The pursuit only lasted about a quarter mile as he reached a top speed of 30 mph HART — It took a jury just 45 minutes of deliberations before reaching a guilty verdict for a 36-year-old Hart man who fled from Oceana County sheriff’s deputies on a mini motorcycle…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted March 7, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jonathan De-Jesus Mendoza-Vasquez, 24, pleaded guilty Feb. 5, 2024 to third-offense operating while intoxicated and was sentenced March 4, 2024 to 14 months to five years in prison and $698 in fines and costs. One count of…

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Portion of Shelby Road closed for road work

March 7, 2024

Portion of Shelby Road closed for road work FERRY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Road between 124th and 132nd avenues is closed Thursday, March 7, for road work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour route has been set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes.

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March 7, 2024

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Recent births, posted March 7, 2024

March 7, 2024

Recent births, posted March 7, 2024 The following birth has been reported: Oaklynn Renee Gilbert, the daughter of Taylor and Joseph Gilbert of Scottville, was born on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Alexander Alan Schaner, the son of Sarah and Alex Schaner of Hart, was born on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.  List of 2024…

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Man sent to prison for break-in

March 6, 2024

Man sent to prison for break-in HART — A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 13 months to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court this week for a conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent. Paul Madison Phillips pleaded guilty Jan. 22, 2024. One count of unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft was dismissed,…

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Man accused of assault with intent to murder rejects plea offer 

March 6, 2024

Man accused of assault with intent to murder rejects plea offer  HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man who faces a felony of assault with intent to murder rejected a plea offer in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court this week. Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $250,000 bond. The charge…

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Fox announces candidacy for probate judge

March 6, 2024

Fox announces candidacy for probate judge HART — After 30 years of private practice serving the residents of Oceana County, attorney Eric Fox announces his candidacy for probate court judge of Oceana County. “Fox is a lifelong resident of Oceana County,” states his candidacy announcement. “He graduated from Shelby High School before getting his degree from Michigan State University. He…

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Parolee accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at local hotel

March 6, 2024

Parolee accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at local hotel HART — A 40-year-old Holland man who is on parole is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a local hotel. Christopher Matthew Kubacki of 83 Burke Ave., Holland, is charged with felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), second-degree CSC and gross indecency between a male and female,…

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Custer man charged with larceny by conversion

March 6, 2024

Custer man charged with larceny by conversion HART — A 41-year-old Custer man faces up to five years in prison for a felony charge of larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. Eric Charles Golembiewski, of 1444 N. Custer Rd., allegedly embezzled $15,000, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.  “The events that led to the charges occurred on or around Dec. 21, 2023,”…

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Pentwater superintendent to retire

March 5, 2024

Pentwater superintendent to retire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Scott Karaptian is set to retire after a 37-year career in education, with eight of those years serving as Pentwater Public Schools superintendent and principal. Karaptian’s last day will be June 30. As a young educator, he began as a substitute teacher before landing his first permanent job as…

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Employment Opportunity: School Psychologist

March 5, 2024

Employment Opportunity: School Psychologist West Shore Educational Service District has a position vacancy for a School Psychologist with a current and valid School Psychologist certificate from the Michigan Department of Education required. To view a complete job posting, please visit our website at www.wsesd.org. Send cover letter, resume and credentials to: Human Resources, West Shore ESD, 2130 W. US 10,…

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Notice to Bidders: Lakeshore Drive Box Culvert

March 5, 2024

Notice to Bidders: Lakeshore Drive Box Culvert This is a paid posting. Posted until March 25, 2024

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Employment: Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist

March 5, 2024

Employment: Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist Ludington Area Schools – Central Business Office – Accounts Payable Clerk/Receptionist. This is a full time, 12-month per year position. Duties include basic accounting tasks, general receptionist activities and other duties as assigned. Must be able to multitask, be a self-starter, lift up to 50 pounds and provide great customer service. For more information or to apply contact…

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Farm animals die in barn fire

March 4, 2024

Farm animals die in barn fire LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Four or five goats and a beef calf died in a barn fire early Monday morning, March 4, on East Harrison Road, according to Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. Fire departments from Walkerville, Hart, Ferry Township, Hesperia and Newaygo County’s Lilley Township were called to the scene around 4:30 a.m.  “It…

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Weekend police news, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Weekend police news, posted March 4, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024: 10:22 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 20-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance,…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 4, 2024 HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Rudy Coronado, 42, of 3654 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 45 days served; one year probation; and $600 in fines and…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 4, 2024 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jesse Allen Gonzales, 34, of 2745 128th Ave., Hart; felonious assault. Preliminary exam: March 12 at 1 p.m.  Bail: $10,000/cash. – Randy Ray Anderson, 41, of 2379 Orchard Ave., Muskegon; felon in possession of a firearm, carrying…

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School buses spray painted with graffiti 

March 4, 2024

School buses spray painted with graffiti  SHELBY — A vandal or vandals spray painted graffiti on 18 school buses at Shelby Public Schools over the weekend, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The vandal or vandals used green spray paint, he said, and nearby Getty Park was also vandalized. A restroom door at the park and a bulldozer belonging to…

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