Defendant with violent history spews vulgarities at judge.

October 29, 2018

Defendant with violent history spews vulgarities at judge. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 38-year-old Hart man who allegedly attacked an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife last summer spewed vulgarities at 27th Circuit Court Judge Bradley G. Lambrix Monday morning, Oct. 29. Clayton John Corbett, of 2205 N. 72nd Ave., appeared in court with his court-appointed…

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US 31 construction wraps up.

October 29, 2018

US 31 construction wraps up. OCEANA COUNTY – The major road construction project on US 31 from Shelby Road to Polk Road in Hart that began last May is nearly over. “All lanes will be open today (Oct. 29),” said John Richard of the Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Department. “However, lane closures will be back up around Nov. 6…

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Bar fight breaks out at Val-Du.

October 29, 2018

Bar fight breaks out at Val-Du. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bar fight at Val-Du Lakes Bar & Grill that occurred Saturday night shortly after 11 p.m. Several people were allegedly involved in the fight that resulted some minor injuries, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bar is located on 1511 North…

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Hart man injured at bus stop remains hospitalized; fundraising page set up.

October 29, 2018

Hart man injured at bus stop remains hospitalized; fundraising page set up. #OceanaCountyNews. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. A fundraising page has been established to help with medical expenses for John Fishel, 34, of Hart, who was injured on Thursday, Oct. 25, after being struck by a car while he was helping load his child on a school bus. According to…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 29, 2018

October 29, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 29, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Paul K. VanWestrienen, 80, of Hart, formerly of Kalamazoo, died on Friday, October 26, 2018. Linda Lou VanderLaan, 71, of Hart, died Sunday, October 28, 2018.   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of…

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County board asks sheriff to cut $111,000 from budget.

October 26, 2018

County board asks sheriff to cut $111,000 from budget. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The county board of commissioners is asking Sheriff Craig Mast to cut $111,000 from the department’s $3.7 million budget, and the sheriff says there is nothing more to cut from his bare-bones budget. “They want me to cut extensively, and I already have a…

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Police officer assault tops 27th Circuit Court sentencings.

October 26, 2018

Police officer assault tops 27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Rogelio Noel Saldana, 28, of 6415 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty July 30 of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Oct. 22 to 167 days in jail with credit for 167 days served; two…

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Jewelry theft tops police activity.

October 26, 2018

Jewelry theft tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was called to the 6000 block of Cleveland Road Thursday, Oct. 25, at 4:09 p.m. to investigate a larceny theft of jewelry, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. No other information was immediately available. The following is other recent police activity in Oceana County:…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2018.

October 26, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Phillip Edward Scudder, Jr., 62, of 2600 Weesies Rd., Montague, was found guilty Oct. 22 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail; gun to be…

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Cocaine delivery, gun theft top 78th District Court arraignments.

October 26, 2018

Cocaine delivery, gun theft top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ali Ahmad Makki, 24, of 6125 Highview Heights, Dearborn Heights; State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT); delivery/manufacture of cocaine. Preliminary conference: Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Cody…

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Hart man hit by car after stepping away from school bus.

October 25, 2018

Hart man hit by car after stepping away from school bus. WEARE TOWNSHIP – A parent was seriously injured after being struck by a passing vehicle at a school bus stop Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7:10 a.m. on West Monroe Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The parent is a 34-year-old Hart man, and the driver of the…

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Church donates $1,500 to senior center.

October 24, 2018

Church donates $1,500 to senior center. HART – The Mears United Methodist Church recently donated $1,500 to the Oceana County Council on Aging’s new senior center. The church had a car show and soup supper Sept. 19 to benefit the council on aging, and a group from the church recently presented a check to OCCOA Associate Director Stephanie Moore. “This…

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Letter to the Editor: Vote no on Proposal 2.

October 24, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Vote no on Proposal 2.

Letter to the Editor: Vote no on Proposal 2. Letter to the Editor by Laura Krentz Redrawing the federal and state voting district lines happens every 10 years after the U.S. Census.  Voters Not Politicians (VNP) is a ballot proposal that seeks to change who determines where these district lines are drawn.  Currently, the party in control in Lansing draws…

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Recent births, reported Oct. 24, 2018

October 24, 2018

Recent births, reported Oct. 24, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Harrison Allen Hutchinson, the son of Madison Richards and Logan Hutchinson, of Hart, was born Oct. 18, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here.  

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Reader believes Life EMS was the right move.

October 23, 2018

Reader believes Life EMS was the right move. Letter to the Editor by Kerry Krentz. Losing one’s job can be a scary thing.  Recently our Oceana County Commissioners voted to disband Oceana County Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) and to hire Life EMS.  Life EMS guaranteed a job interview to all former OCEMS employees. And everyone who interviewed with Life EMS…

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2018

October 23, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 23, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Christopher Anthony Schaner, 17, of Hart, died on Monday, October 22, 2018. Leora “Lee” Chapel, 75, of Ludington, formerly of Hart, died on Monday, October 22, 2018. Janine D. Helmer, 72, of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Dorothy A. Anderson, 84, of Hesperia,…

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Car/deer crashes on the rise.

October 23, 2018

Car/deer crashes on the rise. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018: – 11:53 a.m., larceny of a wallet, 400 block of Shelby Road, Shelby Township. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018: – 9:40 p.m., car/deer crash, 72nd Avenue and Jackson Road, Weare Township. Monday, Oct. 22, 2018: – 1:17…

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Fire destroys garage.

October 22, 2018

Fire destroys garage. #OceanaCounty By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP – A fire Monday evening, Oct. 22, destroyed a garage at 7673 E. Loop Rd. near Hesperia, but the firefighters’ quick actions saved the nearby home. Firefighters from Hesperia, Ferry Township and Fremont battled the blaze. The detached garage contained a wood stove, which may have caused the fire, said…

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