Dog torture tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Russell Allen Morton, 61, of 3038 Tahoe Trail, New Era, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of killing/torturing an animal. Preliminary conference: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
Senator’s office offering guide for taxpayers. LANSING — Michigan residents who are getting ready to file their taxes and want current information can contact Sen. Goeff Hansen’s office for a free taxpayer’s guide or can download the booklet from the senator’s website. The Michigan Taxpayer’s Guide 2018 is a reference for the 2017 tax year and is designed to help residents prepare their…
Mears man arrested for domestic assault, burning belongings, resisting arrest on Valentine’s Day. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old Mears man was not feeling the love on Valentine’s Day when he was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for domestic assault, burning personal belongings and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police on Juniper Beach Road at 2:15 a.m., according to…
Filing deadline for August primary is April 24. #Election2018 HART — The 2018 primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 7, and most candidates in Oceana County must file by April 24, according to Oceana County Clerk Rebecca Griffin. Positions on the Oceana County ballot include county commissioner seats for all seven districts, which are two-year terms. The probate judge…
Shotgun reportedly wielded in possible road rage incident. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible felonious assault involving a shotgun that was pulled out by a person in a dark blue Jeep Monday evening, Feb. 12, on 88th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The complainant told police that…
Shelby optimists donate $1,000 to library. #ShelbyOptimistClub #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library received a generous donation from the Shelby Optimist Club in support of the library’s programs for children in the area. The club awarded the library $1,000 to help support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program and the Summer Reading program. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library program…
Graphic novel club to have first meeting March 15. #OceanaGraphicNovelClub #HartAreaPublicLibrary HART — The Oceana Graphic Novel Club will have its first monthly meeting Thursday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Area Public Library Conference Room. The March 15 meeting will be a general discussion and a chance for members of all ages to get to know one…
‘Protect Young Eyes’ program focuses on tech safety. #OceanaChristianSchool #HartFirstBaptistChurch HART — The public is invited to a parent presentation by the organization “Protect Young Eyes” Monday, Feb. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m., in the Hart First Baptist Church auditorium. Protect Young Eyes has the mission of educating and equipping parents and hyper-connected kids in how to use technology well. The…
Dog killing case set for trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 43-year-old Hart man accused of killing his dog is headed to trial in June in 27th Circuit Court. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 2 for a felony of killing/torturing an animal…
Deputy saves life of man overdosing on heroin. #OceanaCounty PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — By using Narcan, Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Brown saved the life of a 26-year-old Ludington man who overdosed on heroin at the Dollar General store on West Monroe Road Monday afternoon, Feb. 12. “On Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. the sheriff’s office responded to a…
Defendant ‘hams it up’ during court hearing. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man who appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for sentencing on felony charges appeared more interested in his photo being taken by media than his criminal case. Seven Laroue, of 9534 N. 192nd Ave., smiled and waved a “peace sign” as…
Hunting death case set for June trial. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 62-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 is headed to trial. Roger Erick Hoeker, 62, of Jenison, Michigan appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for…
Criminal activity over weekend was low. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 9, 2018: – 9 a.m., (Michigan State Police), found wallet, Double JJ Resort, Village of Rothbury. – 11:30 p.m., (MSP), a 29-year-old Twin Lake man was cited for driving with an expired license, Oceana Drive and Jefferson Road, Weare Township. Saturday,…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Lorraine Hughes-Kosnick, 87, of Montague, died on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Steven Lee Lamb, 59, of Pentwater, died on Friday, February 9, 2018. Charles J. Bowden, 91, of Montague, died Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431;…
Guests evacuate hotel during electrical fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Guests staying at the Dunes Express Inn & Suites evacuated the building during an early-morning electrical fire Sunday, Feb. 11, according to Manager Sheri Campagna. No one was hurt, Campagna said. “We’re thankful the fire departments got here so quickly.” Firefighters from Hart, Shelby and Pentwater were…
78th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 9, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Alfred Martinez Escamilla, 56, of 71 Ferry St., Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 3 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Feb. 5 to nine days in jail; vehicle immobilization/forfeiture; one year discretionary…
Crashes, shoplifting arrest top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Feb. 5, 2018: – 3 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), driving while license suspended (DWLS), Terrace Court, Village of Rothbury. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018: – 1 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for retail fraud/shoplifting, 100 block of Michigan…
27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Trad Paul Sheafor, 28, of 5825 W. 7th St., Mears, was found guilty Dec. 18 of uttering and publishing and was sentenced Feb. 5 to 11 months in jail, with credit for one day served; two years probation; $2,200…
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