78th District Court sentencings, posted July 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Allen Rutzebeck, 44, of 6113 E. Filmore Rd., Walkerville, was found guilty of assault and battery and was sentenced to 30 days in jail; 93 days discretionary jail; six months probation; must wear tether…
College for Kids is July 30 – Aug. 30. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County ) — West Shore Community College will be hosting College for Kids 2018, July 30- August 3. The five-day session is a hands-on opportunity to explore higher education through arts, sciences, communications and recreation in a day-camp atmosphere on the college campus and features 20 plus action-packed learning…
Severe thunderstorm warning issued. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Mason and Oceana counties, along with several other counties in western Michigan.
Woman allegedly steals car, drives drunk, resists arrest. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Walhalla woman was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, June 28, at 4:26 a.m. for unlawful driving away of an automobile (car theft), operating while intoxicated, assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and driving without a license, according to Trooper Kelsey Case. Other recent police…
Recent deaths, posted June 29, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Terry Valenzano, 73, of Pentwater died on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Gary Lee Erdman, 64, of Rothbury, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Frederick G. Groat, 76, of Rothbury, died on Monday, June 25, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI…
Two men sentenced in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Two of the 16 men criminally charged in connection to a deadly cockfighting ring in Hart Township earlier this month were sentenced this week in 78th District Court on a reduced charge of disorderly person – gambling. Jesus Magana, 73, and Jesus Arnulfo Magana, 32,…
A world of soul, jazz, funk, rock & roll at Electric Forest, Weekend 2. #EF2018 By Ross Field, Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — With over 100 shows over the course of the next four days, the Electric Forest Festival’s second weekend is a fantastic gift to the musically adventurous. And while over half of the bands are sub-genres of electronic dance…
Parolee pulls knife on deputies. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 38-year-old parolee allegedly attacked an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy with a knife Wednesday afternoon, June 27, and now the suspect faces three counts of aggravated felonious assault of a police officer. Parole agents from the state probation and parole office went to the suspect’s home on North…
Pipe bomb diffused, no suspects traced. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The pipe bomb found inside an abandoned vehicle that had been impounded at Gundy’s Garage, at 8832 S. Oceana Drive Wednesday morning, June 27, was quickly diffused, and there are no suspects, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The bomb had no connection to the massive…
Local man charged in connection to cockfighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 19-year-old Shelby man was recently arraigned in 78th District Court on a felony charge of animals – attending a fight in connection to a deadly cockfighting ring in Hart Township earlier this month. Hector Francisco Vasquez-Melchor, of 101 72nd Ave., Shelby, was arrested June…
78th District Court arraignments, posted June 28, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Cameron Lee Tanner, 18, of 956 N. 34th Ave., Mears, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Preliminary conference: July 2 at 3 p.m.…
Gale’s IGA: Hart’s hometown grocery store. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART — In this day and age of large box stores, there’s something refreshing about a small town grocery store like Gale’s IGA at 710 S. State St. Owned by the same family for over 75 years, the store has seen its share of changes. To keep up with the…
Free boater safety classes offered by sheriff’s office marine division. #OceanaCountySheriffsOffice #PentwaterYachtClub PENTWATER — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon will teach free boater safety classes in July and August at the Pentwater Yacht Club. “Deputy Simon will proctor a test on the last day and issue boater safety certificates to all that pass,” said Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller.…
Pipe bomb found in impounded vehicle. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Law enforcement and firefighters were dispatched to Gundy’s Garage, at 8832 S. Oceana Drive Wednesday, June 27, at approximately 10:15 a.m. for a pipe bomb found in a vehicle. Detectives from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are on scene investigating, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast.…
Suspended driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, June 25, 2018: – 7:40 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), driving while license suspended (DWLS), West Winston Road, Grant Township. – 8 p.m., (Michigan State Police), larceny of money, Electric Forest Festival, Village of Rothbury. – 8:20 p.m., (MSP), a 33-year-old Whitehall man…
‘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…
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…
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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