Recent births, reported March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018

Recent births, reported March 16, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Kenzley Lee McCann, the daughter of Kourtney West and Andrew McCann of Shelby, was born on March 6, 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.

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Program focuses on the growing issue of human trafficking.

March 15, 2018

Program focuses on the growing issue of human trafficking. #HartPublicSchools HART — Hart Public Schools is hosting a community event this Sunday, March 18, at 4 p.m. in the Hart Middle School Auditorium that focuses on the increasing issue of human trafficking. Presenter is expert Jenn Amo, AKA “Jenn at War.” The event is open to the public, and parents…

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Crashes, warrant arrests among police activity.

March 15, 2018

Crashes, warrant arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, March 8, 2018: – 1:29 a.m., (Hart Police Department), possession of marijuana, East Main Street and Oceana Drive, City of Hart. – 11:09 a.m., (HPD), a 31-year-old Montague woman was arrested for probation violation, Oceana County Probation and Parole Office, City of Hart.…

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‘We all have to stand as one to make a difference.’

March 14, 2018

‘We all have to stand as one to make a difference.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Several Shelby High School students participated in a “walk out” Wednesday morning, March 14, on the one-month anniversary of the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Students in schools nationwide participated in the movement Wednesday morning, speaking out against gun violence and bullying…

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Shelby man faces prison for cocaine delivery.

March 12, 2018

Shelby man faces prison for cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 50-year-old Shelby man faces serving two to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty Monday, March 12, in 27th Circuit Court to cocaine delivery less than 50 grams and second-offense habitual offender. Rodney Alvin Ramthun, of 4080 W. Baker Rd., was arrested last November in…

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OWI arrest, CSC investigation among police activity.

March 12, 2018

OWI arrest, CSC investigation among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, March 9, 2018: – 2 a.m., car/deer crash, 192nd Avenue and Loop Road, Leavitt Township. – 1 p.m., criminal sexual conduct complaint, under investigation, 2000 block of South 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. – 9:55 p.m., a 38-year…

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WSCC high school student art competition winners announced.

March 11, 2018

WSCC high school student art competition winners announced. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The winners of the 20th annual West Shore Community College Regional High School Art Competition and Exhibit have been announced. The art is on display in the college’s Manierre Dawson Gallery located in the Arts & Sciences Building. BEST OF SHOW Which is the Real Me, Anna Gwiazdowski,…

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78th District Court sentencings posted March 9, 2018.

March 9, 2018

78th District Court sentencings posted March 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Beth Marie Sellers, 52, of 2911 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby, was found guilty March 5 of embezzlement $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; one year discretionary…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

March 9, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Henry Verschueren, 27, of 2149 152nd Ave., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Jan. 9 to accosting children for immoral purposes and was sentenced March 5 to serve nine months in jail with credit for two days served; five years probation;…

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Crashes, thefts among police activity.

March 9, 2018

Crashes, thefts among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, March 1, 2018: – 8:20 a.m., (Hart Police Department), parking complaint, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. – 11:07 a.m., (HPD), wellbeing check, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), trespassing, 700 block of East Main Street, City…

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78th District Court arraignments.

March 9, 2018

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Shayne Chris Smith, 29, of 7792 E. Gale Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by OCSO Feb. 27 for felonies of larceny of firearms and receiving and concealing stolen firearms. Preliminary conference: March 12 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. He…

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Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2018. 

March 9, 2018

Recent deaths, posted March 9, 2018.  #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Phillip Smith, 80, of Hart, died on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Dennis R. Griffis, 50, of Hart, died on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths. Listing of…

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Hart man allegedly pulls knife on police officer.

March 8, 2018

Hart man allegedly pulls knife on police officer. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Hart man faces a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon after allegedly wielding a knife at a Hart police officer last week. Cadenn Douglas Lorenz, of 503 S. State St., Hart, was arrested Friday afternoon, March 2, after the officer wrestled…

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HHS Drama Club presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’

March 8, 2018

HHS Drama Club presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’ #HartPublicSchools HART — See the Disney classic “The Little Mermaid” come to life on stage, in this uplifting Broadway version at the Hart Middle School Auditorium this weekend. Ariel is in love with a human prince and will do just about anything to get rid of her fins and trade them for…

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ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate.

March 8, 2018

ESD entering into contract negotiations with new superintendent candidate. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — During a special meeting Wednesday, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Jason Jeffrey for the position of superintendent. The board held a second interview with Jeffrey and following voted to…

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Shelby bands achieve ‘1’ ratings at festival.

March 7, 2018

Shelby bands achieve ‘1’ ratings at festival. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Milinda Garcia, Shelby Bands Student Business Manager. Congratulations to the Shelby High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Shelby Middle School Cadet Band for their outstanding performances Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the District One MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association) Band and Orchestra Festival. Shelby High School hosted one of the…

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Speeding truck hits school bus head-on.

March 7, 2018

Speeding truck hits school bus head-on. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck hit a Pentwater school bus that was transporting approximately 20 students Tuesday afternoon, March 6, on West Hammett Road west of North 72nd Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. No one was injured in the head-on crash, but both the…

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Local citizen donates funds for K-9 bulletproof vest.

March 6, 2018

Local citizen donates funds for K-9 bulletproof vest. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Thanks to local citizen Fran Kyncl, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Krieger has an extra layer of protection. “With the generous help of Ms. Fran Kyncl of Hart, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was able to purchase a protective vest for K-9 Krieger. Krieger is our new K-9…

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