27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Martin Charles Shalifoe II, 48, of 362 Pine St., Shelby, pleaded “no contest” April 16 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and was sentenced June 11 to 15-25 years in prison with credit for 175…
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Police busy with crashes, arrests. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, June 7, 2018: – 11:59 a.m., (Hart Police Department) assist to Hart Public Schools, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 12:35 p.m., (HPD), vehicle crash, no injuries, 3000 block of Polk Road, City of Hart. – 4 p.m., (HPD), medical assist,…
78th District Court sentencings, posted June 15, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – William Bailey Leeke, 49, of 6938 Hancock Rd., Montague, was found guilty June 11 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to nine days in jail (three weekends); six months probation; outpatient treatment; subject to…
78th District Court arraignments, posted June 15, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: – Junior Shattuck, 28, of 21146 Tamarack Rd., Howard City; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); operating while intoxicated (OWI). Pretrial: June 19 at 4 p.m. Bail: $1,250/cash/surety. – Justin Lee Knight, 31, of…
Opioid addiction topic of forum Thursday. HART — Substance abuse prevention coalition, Oceana Leads, will host a community forum Thursday, June 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Hart United Methodist Church. The community forum will be an open discussion between community members and family members who are looking for resources and help in addressing the opioid epidemic. At this month’s…
Artisan center hosts raffle during arts and crafts fair. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Artisan Learning Center will host its annual fundraising raffle of fine art and handcrafted items at the Pentwater Spring Fest Arts and Crafts and Fair Saturday, June 16, and Sunday, June 17, on the Pentwater Village Green. More than 70 unique items will be on display in…
Creative writing session with published author June 30. HART — Have you ever thought you might want to write a story? How about a poem or personal essay? On Saturday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the Hart Community Center, Susan DeFreitas leads participants in exploring tools and techniques for creative expression in a fun, no-pressure setting. This…
Goats to visit during library story hour. HART — Family Story Hour is a special time each month at the Hart Area Public Library for the whole family to enjoy a story, craft and snack. This month the library will have real goats. Kip’s Kids is a 4H group that raises goats, and they will be guests Monday, June 18,…
Libraries rock with Paleo Joe. HART — The Hart Area Public Library welcomes Paleo Joe, author, storyteller and paleontologist Tuesday, June 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hart Community Center. Be amazed as Joe leads us into the exciting world of fossils; how they are formed, where they are found and to what ancient creatures they belonged. Join us for…
Mistrial in hunting death case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A mistrial was declared in 27th Circuit Court Thursday, June 14, in the case against a 63-year-old youth mentor and former hunting safety instructor charged with reckless discharge causing the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy. It was the second day of a three-day jury trial…
School district takes a stand against bullying. #HartPublicSchools HART — Hart Public Schools Superintendent Mark Platt and Board of Education President Chad Coker know all too well the lasting effects bullying can have on students, and they decided to take a proactive stance in an effort to stop the negative behavior. “As you know, bullying is a topic that many…
State champs! By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Hart Girls Track Team won the state championship, June 2, at Comstock Park High School; two Pirate relay teams brought home state titles; and Adelyn Ackley and Logan Wells won individual state titles. Wells won the 400-meter run with a time of 48.89, breaking the school record. Ackley won the 3200-meter…
Clown Band awards over $7,000 in scholarships. Performs tonight in Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — The Scottville Clown Band has recently awarded $7,350 in scholarships to middle school and high school students attending summer performing arts educational programs. The Raymond Schulte Memorial Scholarship Fund is named in memory of Ray Schulte, who re-formed the Clown Band in 1947…
UPDATE: LOGAN THOMPSON HAS BEEN FOUND. Police search for ‘endangered’ missing teen. #NewaygoCounty HART — The Michigan State Police Hart Post is investigating the disappearance of an “endangered” 16-year-old boy from the area of 64th Street and Centerline Road in Garfield Township in Newaygo County. Logan Michael Thompson is a white male, 6 feet tall and 150 pounds, with light…
Mother arrested for drunk driving after trying to pick up runaway child. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — The mother of a 16-year-old girl who ran away from home was arrested for drunk driving after allegedly driving to South Marlene Street in the Village of Rothbury Friday, June 8, at 1 a.m., in an attempt to pick up the girl, according to Michigan…
Recent deaths, posted June 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Mary Jo Butcher, 84, of Hart, died Sunday, June 10, 2018. Ardith Rosella Merten, 79, of Hart, died Monday, June 11, 2018. Berl A. Postema, 74, of Kalamazoo and formerly of New Era, died Thursday, June 7, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy…
Shelby man sentenced to 15-25 years in prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 48-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 15-25 years in prison Monday, June 11, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Martin Charles Shalifoe, II, of 362 Pine St., pleaded “no contest” to the charge last April.…
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