‘To Write Love On Her Arms,’ one festival at a time.

June 27, 2018

‘To Write Love On Her Arms,’ one festival at a time. #EF2018 By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — Located between the Electric Forest Festival’s vast campgrounds and its main entrance to the concert grounds, Main Street is a two-block-long row of food vendors, clothing, jewelry, and craft shops that appears to be much more like the fictional Diagon Alley…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 27, 2018.

June 27, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 27, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jessica Lou Valentine, 30, of 5915 W. Deer Rd., Mears, was found guilty April 23 of controlled substance (narcotic or cocaine) delivery 50-449 grams and was sentenced June 18 to nine months in jail with…

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Basketball coach faces CSC charges.

June 26, 2018

Basketball coach faces CSC charges. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 35-year-old man, who coaches an area girls junior varsity basketball team was arrested Monday, June 25, on a five-count felony warrant for criminal sexual conduct (CSC) against two of his 13-year-old players, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man, whose name has not yet been released…

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Students complete corrections officer academy. 

June 26, 2018

Students complete corrections officer academy.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails.  The academy program focuses on providing the skills necessary to maintain safety and security within a correctional facility.  During…

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Avoid US 31 due to second round of EF traffic.

June 26, 2018

Avoid US 31 due to second round of EF traffic. #EF2018 #MichiganStatePolice ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is reminding Oceana County residents that traffic will be heavy on US 31 this Wednesday, June 27, due to people arriving at the Electric Forest Festival for Weekend II. There will be “significant increases” of northbound festival traffic…

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

June 26, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted June 26, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Diane Marie Goodreau, 51, of 322 State St., Shelby, was found guilty June 12 of domestic violence and was sentenced to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; 90 days discretionary jail;…

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Stay ‘dry’ while boating.

June 26, 2018

Stay ‘dry’ while boating. #OceanaCountyNews HART — The Marine Division of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office will actively participate in Operation Dry Water in an effort to reduce boating under the influence incidents on our local lakes, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. As the Fourth of July holiday nears, officers will focus on keeping boaters safe through heightened awareness…

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Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2018.

June 25, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Lois Ellen Wissner, 75, of Montague, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Lavonne Gebhart, 83, of Hart, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths.

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Tigers march through the forest.

June 25, 2018

Tigers march through the forest. By Warren Schuitema, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — You won’t see their name anywhere on the lineup for Electric Forest Festival, but every year since 2013 you can hear the sounds of the Shelby Marching Tigers and Alumni coming from near Sherwood Forest. This year, the band was made up of current students and former, with…

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Teen arrested after fleeing from police.

June 25, 2018

Teen arrested after fleeing from police. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — An 18-year-old Holton man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for fleeing and eluding, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and on a warrant for failure to appear Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m. on 192nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. He was lodged in the…

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Pellet or B-B gun used in drive-by shooting.

June 25, 2018

Pellet or B-B gun used in drive-by shooting. #OceanaCountyCrime CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A pellet or B-B gun was used in a drive-by shooting Friday, June 22, around noon in the 5600 block of North 126th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Witnesses told deputies that they saw two people involved, one of whom was the driver of a pickup…

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Several thefts reported at EF.

June 25, 2018

Several thefts reported at EF. #OceanaCountyCrime #EF2018 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — Numerous thefts of backpacks, cell phones and debit cards occurred during the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort over the weekend, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Kelsey Case of the Hart post. Two men were arrested on three felony charges in connection to a…

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Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018.

June 23, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carole Ann Hooper, 74, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Ronald W. Piper, 80, of Muskegon and formerly of Hart, died on Friday, June 15, 2018. Lavonne Gebhart, 83, of Hart,  died on Sunday morning, June 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…

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Criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments.

June 22, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted June 22, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Larry Edgar Santos, 53, of 7098 S. Westshore Dr., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference:…

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Construction on State Street in Shelby begins Monday.

June 22, 2018

Construction on State Street in Shelby begins Monday. SHELBY — Construction on over a half mile of State Street begins Monday, June 25, in the village, said Village Administrator Robert Widigan. The project includes “hot mix asphalt surface removal and resurfacing, aggregate base, concrete ramp upgrades and pavement markings on State Street from south of Second Street north to Sixth…

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Warrants being issued for selling ecstasy at festival.

June 22, 2018

Warrants being issued for selling ecstasy at festival. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is issuing arrest warrants charging suspects involved in the distribution of MDMA/ecstasy Thursday evening, June 21, at the Electric Forest Festival, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. Other recent police activity includes: Thursday, June 14, 2018: – 10:46…

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Hansen bill could encourage growth in Michigan wine industry

June 21, 2018

Hansen bill could encourage growth in Michigan wine industry LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) has introduced legislation that would expand the number of Michigan wineries that can sell their product at farmers markets. Senate Bill 1071 would enable small wine makers to produce up to 15,000 gallons of wine or hard cider per year and still qualify for these markets. “Farmers market…

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Recent births, reported June 21, 2018.

June 21, 2018

Recent births, reported June 21, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Melanie Aurora Michalik, the daughter of Arin and John Michalik of Ludington, was born June 18, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. 

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