Cherries, fuel spill onto road following head-on crash. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Cherries and fuel spilled onto Oceana Drive just north of the Shelby Public Schools campus Saturday, July 21, at approximately 10:15 a.m. after a semi truck hauling the tart cherries and a 2006 Jeep collided head-on, according to Michigan State Police Trooper Brittany Johnson. Oceana Drive…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 21, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Austin Shelby Valentine, 29, of 5915 W. Deer Rd., Mears, was found guilty April 30 of controlled substance delivery 50-449 grams and was sentenced July 9 to three to 20 years in prison and $490…
String of thefts from vehicles in Pentwater overnight. #PentwaterPoliceDepartment #OceanaCountySheriff’sOffice PENTWATER — A string of thefts from vehicles occurred overnight, and police are warning residents and summer visitors to keep their vehicles locked. “Pentwater Police Department and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a series of larcenies from vehicles which occurred overnight,” states the Pentwater Police Department Facebook page.…
CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Edward Allen Dawkins, 46, of 8366 E. M 20, Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old and second-degree CSC…
MSP busy with arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, July 18, 2018: – 3:25 p.m., car/deer crash, 16th Avenue and Buchanan Road, Benona Township. – 4:45 p.m., a 52-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic violence, 3000 block of Baseline Road, Hart Township. – 6 p.m., two-vehicle…
County to enter final negotiations with Life EMS. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In a split vote, the Oceana County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Thursday, July 19, to enter into final negotiations with Life EMS for a “multi-year agreement.” Several Oceana County EMS personnel attended the special board meeting, and many of them left the commissioners’ room…
Health department overcomes EF access denial to provide hepatitis A vaccines. #DistrictHealthDepartment10 ROTHBURY — This summer Michigan is currently experiencing an outbreak of hepatitis A, a highly contagious virus spread through feces of infected people that can cause severe liver damage and sometimes death. “Festivals like the Electric Forest, an eight-day music festival held each year in Rothbury, Michigan, is…
78th District Court sentencings, posted July 19, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – James Brian Tatro, 24, of 5315 148th Ave., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” June 25 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; six months probation; not to purchase/possess a firearm; subject…
Car theft, break-in among HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 12, 2018: – 4:52 a.m., domestic assault, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. – 5:45 a.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, 1000 block of Industrial Park Drive, City of Hart. – 6:09 a.m., medical assist, 400 block of Dryden Street,…
Long-time city manager retires. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — After a nearly 47-year career in public service, Hart City Manager Stan Rickard is retiring. Rickard has been at the helm of city hall for 14 years. Taking his place is Lynne Ladner of South Lyon who began her duties as city manager Monday, July 16. Rickard’s last day is…
Drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 36-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers Tuesday, July 17, at 8:25 p.m. on Oceana Drive and Buchanan Road for third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI), second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and on an outstanding warrant, said Sgt. Charles Hockanson. The suspect was lodged in the…
Blood drive at Pentwater VFW Aug. 2. PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 2, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at the VFW Post 6017, 8440 North U.S. 31 Business Route. Both area residents and summer visitors are welcome. The Pentwater Service Club is again providing volunteer staff support in memory of one of…
Recent deaths, posted July 17, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Helen Marie Earls, 77, of Pentwater, died on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths.
Man pleads guilty to misdemeanor in cockfighting case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Comstock Park man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 16, to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly – gambling in connection to a cockfighting ring raided by police last month in Hart Township. German Gonzalez-Nava is one of 16 men arrested in…
Hart man pleads guilty to killing dog. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 16, to torturing/killing a dog and faces up to 90 days in jail for the conviction. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., told Judge Robert D. Springstead that a pit bull that…
Hart man sent to prison for assault, boot camp possible. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 33-year-old Hart man convicted of assault with intent to commit harm less than murder was sentenced to 15 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, July 16, but he may be allowed to participate in the Special Alternative…
Shelby man avoids prison in cocaine case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby man avoided a prison term that was recommended by the prosecution in a cocaine delivery case Monday, July 16, in 27th Circuit Court. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., was sentenced to one year in jail for convictions of cocaine delivery…
Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office handled four drunk driving arrests over the weekend. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, July 13, 2018: – 1:25 a.m., (MSP), a 24-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI), 162nd Avenue…
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