Woman hospitalized following strangulation. #OceanaCountyCrime GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Holton man faces a charge of felonious assault after allegedly strangling a female victim on South 184th Avenue Sunday, June 3, which resulted in the woman being hospitalized, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect assaulted the same victim twice, Mast said, at separate locations in Oceana and Newaygo…
Bear spotted near Rothbury. #OceanaCountyNews This large black bear was photographed by Terry Seaver in the area of Webster Road near Rothbury.
Library friends host used book sale during asparagus festival. #HartAreaPublicLibrary HART — The Hart Area Public Library has been collecting materials all year long for the Friends of the Hart Library Annual Used Book Sale this Friday, June 8, from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conjunction with the National Asparagus Festival. “We…
15 suspects arrested in cock fighting ring. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A total of 15 people were arrested on felony animal fighting charges Saturday, June 2, in connection to large cock fighting ring, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Several suspects attempted to flee from the police in the densely wooded area. “At the scene, there…
Kendra Larios-Mendez crowned Asparagus Queen. #NationalAsparagusFestival SHELBY — Kendra Larios-Mendez of Hart was crowned the 2018 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant/Fundraiser Saturday, June 2, at Shelby High School. Rachel Bruinsma of New Era was named runner-up. The other candidates were Taylor Grimm of Scottville, Renza Jacobs of New Era and Katelynn Sytsma of Hesperia. The National Asparagus Festival is…
Siren test Monday. #OceanaCountyEmergencyManagement OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County Emergency Management will conduct a siren test Monday, June 4, at 10 a.m. Oceana County’s severe weather outdoor warning sirens are being tested on the first Monday of each month through September. If there is the possibility of impending severe weather on the day of the test, it will be cancelled…
Five vie for asparagus queen crown. #NationalAsparagusFestival SHELBY — Five women are vying for the asparagus queen crown during the 2018 Queen’s Pageant/Fundraiser Saturday, June 2, from 6-9 p.m. at Shelby High School. Vicki Platt, the 2017 Asparagus Queen, and 2017 Runner Up Valerie Fedewa will crown the new queen. This year’s candidates include: Rachel Bruinsma of New Era, Taylor…
HPD busy with crashes, arrests. #HartPoliceDepartment The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 24, 2018: 9:54 a.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Union Street, City of Hart. 5:26 p.m., missing person, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 5:48 p.m., threats complaint, 400 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 7:20 p.m., medical assist,…
78th District Court arraignments, posted June 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – Jeffrey Scott DeBlock, 44, of 2684 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for three counts of felonious assault. Preliminary conference: June 4 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash. Knives were…
78th District Court sentencings, posted June 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Renee Michelle Golnick, 35, of 5360 N.. 88th Ave., Hart, was found guilty May 21 of operating without insurance and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail and $500 in fines and costs. One count…
Motorcycle/pickup truck crash causes minor injuries. #OceanaCounty GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 65-year-old Whitehall man sustained minor injuries in a crash with a pickup truck on Oceana Drive near Yale Road Thursday, May 31, shortly before 8 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. A 2007 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 62-year-old New Era man collided with a…
Construction zone crash caused by passed out driver. #OceanaCountyNews. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A single vehicle crash in the construction zone on northbound US 31 Thursday was caused by the driver passing out, according to a report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, a 67-year-old Manistee man, told deputies that he recalls slowing down prior to entering a construction…
Recent deaths, posted June 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Francisco Sebastian Hernandez, 54, of Hart, died Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Juanita M. Klapp, 86, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths.
Recent births, reported June 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Jaylynne Louise Rutledge, the daughter of Erica Gillespie and Jonathon Rutledge of Hart, was born May 29, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Community foundation awards over $24,000 in grants. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty SHELBY — The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Oceana County. A total of $24,374 was awarded as a result of CFOC’s competitive application process that is overseen by a subcommittee of…
Women Who Care meeting Tuesday. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — Beginning its seventh season, the Women Who Care of Oceana County will meet June 5 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Stony Lake Inn, 4722 Scenic Drive. The group numbers some 150 members, who together have contributed a total of some $280,500 to 21 Oceana area nonprofits since their first meeting in…
27th Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 31, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Daniel James Durbin, 34, of 920 S. 180th Ave., Holton, was found guilty by a jury April 12 of two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) victim 13-15; one count of fourth-degree CSC –…
Council offers administrator job to finance specialist. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Village Council voted 5-1 Tuesday, May 29, to offer the village administrator position to Robert Widigan of Lennon, Michigan. Widigan works for the State of Michigan Treasury Division in the Bureau of Local Government and School Services, said Village President Paul Inglis. “He specializes in…
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