Indiana man faces up to 15 years in prison in CSC case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct case against a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court next month, but the defendant has two weeks to decide if he will accept a plea offer that includes a one-year jail…
Wesco robber sentenced to prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 19-year-old Muskegon man who robbed the New Era Wesco store last July with a pellet gun disguised a real handgun was sentenced Monday, March 26, in 27th Circuit Court to six years to life in prison. Ian Evan Rodriguez, of 400 W. Laketon Ave., pleaded guilty last…
Recent deaths, posted March 26, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Carolyn M. Bossi, 76, of Hart, died on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Panther Olympiad teams excel at regionals. #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA — Hesperia Middle School and High School students had exciting finishes at regional competition at Mid-Michigan Community College Saturday, March 17. Science Olympiad is an academic-focused extracurricular option for students interested in math, science, and engineering. Students interested in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) become “specialists” in events like forensics, material…
New super identifying district needs. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools’ new superintendent, Tim Reeves, has been busily assessing the school district’s needs since he started the job less than two months ago. The experienced educator most recently worked as the Hamilton High School principal before taking over leadership of Shelby schools. Reeves replaces Dan Bauer, who…
Fake drug sale tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Andrew Kurtis Johnson, 32, of 3165 1st St., Twin Lake, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of distribution/manufacture of an imitation controlled substance. Preliminary conference: March 26 at…
MSP investigates child porn, indecent exposure. #OceanaCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated a child pornography complaint Thursday, March 22, at 4:15 p.m. at an unspecified location in Weare Township, according to Trooper Owen McGuigan. In a separate incident, troopers arrested a 41-year-old Shelby man and a 27-year-old Hesperia woman on outstanding warrants at M 20 and…
78th District Court sentencings posted March 22, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Milton Herbert Bazinau, 47, of 3929 W. North River Dr., Newaygo, was found guilty March 13 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail over the next…
DWLS tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, March 15, 2018: – 4:15 a.m., (Hart Police Department), medical assist, 400 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. Friday, March 16, 2018: – 2:25 p.m., (HPD), suspicious situation, 500 block of Water Street, City of Hart. – 6:37 p.m., (HPD), no insurance and improper…
Recent deaths, posted March 21, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Carol J. Hammerle, 82, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, March 21, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing of 2018 deaths.
Recent births, reported March 21, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Aubrey Sue Uber, the daughter of Michele and Leo Uber III of Hart, was born March 21, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here. See 2018 birth records archive here.
Indian Summer, Village of Pentwater receive state grants. MACKINAW CITY – Indian Summer Co-Op of Riverton Township and the Village of Pentwater have received Rural Development Fund Grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Rural Development Fund Board. The grants are aimed to promote the sustainability of land-based industries and support infrastructure that benefits…
Firefighters honored for rescuing capsized boater. #HartAreaFireDepartment HART — Hart firefighters Zack Thocher and Lynn Schiller are being honored by the Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium for rescuing a capsized boater last summer in the Pentwater River. “GLWSC is proud to announce the December 2017 Rescue Hero Awards have gone to Mr. Zack Thocher and Mr. Lynn Schiller,” stated awards…
Republicans to hold Lincoln Day dinner on April 23. HART — The Oceana County Republican Committee will hold its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Monday, April 23 at Hart VFW Hall, 802 S. State St. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will feature guest speaker Gene Huber, described as a…
Tiger Olympiad team advances to state. #ShelbyPublicSchools SHELBY — The Shelby High School Science Olympiad Team took third place during regional competition, March 17, in Mount Pleasant, bringing home a team trophy and 18 first through third place medals. The Tigers now move on to compete in the State Science Olympiad Tournament at Michigan State University, April 28, said Coach…
Village administrator’s job at stake. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — A female administrator’s job is hanging in the balance of an all-male council that took “no recommendation or action” following a special council meeting that went into closed session Tuesday afternoon, March 20. Chelsea Stratil is the first woman to ever hold the administrator position in village history.…
Two injured in rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Hesperia man and his passenger, a 74-year-old Hesperia woman, were injured following a two-vehicle crash Sunday, March 18, at 11:37 a.m. on M 20 near Riverview Drive. The 2008 Dodge Nitro the man was driving collided with a 2014 Honda Accord driven by a 63-year-old Hesperia woman, according to…
No charges filed against girl, 11, for flinging fork during ‘food fight.’ #OceanaCounty HART — No charges will be filed against an 11-year-old Hesperia girl involved in a “food fight” with her younger brother earlier this month that initially resulted in her being accused of felonious assault, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. “She and her brother had what I…
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