New Era man sentenced to 18-60 years in prison for molesting 12-year-old. #MasonCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 35-year-old New Era man convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and extortion was sentenced in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Feb. 6, to serve 225 months (18.75 years) to 60 years in prison. Richard Edward Uhl II, of 3104 W.…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Linda Jean Cechura, 66, of Walkerville, died on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Glenn Leroy Aebig, 84, of Shelby, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Patricia Ann King, 62, of Hart, died Thursday, February 1, 2018. Charles W. Harris, Sr., 94, of Ferry Township, died Thursday, February…
Mears couple arrested in drug bust. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Mears man and a 30-year-old Mears woman have been arraigned on felony drug charges after narcotics officers executed a search warrant at their home Friday, Feb. 2, seizing suspected methcathinone, a schedule I controlled substance; prescription medication; and suspected marijuana, according to Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose of the State,…
Rothbury man arrested for selling marijuana at car pool. #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 27-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for delivery/manufacture of marijuana by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Friday, Feb. 2, at 11 p.m. in the parking lot of the New Era car pool on M 20 near US 31 after police were forwarded information that he was going to…
Snowmobile patrol rescues two people Sunday. #OceanaCountyNews HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office snowmobile patrol handled two separate emergency rescues Sunday, Feb. 4, showing how critical it is to have that type of patrol unit in this area. The first rescue occurred early Sunday morning in the vicinity of the Pines Point Campground in the Manistee National Forest in…
Gas station manager pleads guilty to embezzlement. #OceanaCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 45-year-old Shelby woman who embezzled over $35,000 from the Marathon gas station in Shelby pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 5, to embezzlement $20,000-$50,000. Angela Smith, who was the store a manager, faces a jail term that will not exceed four months pursuant…
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MSP expands CAUTION program. #MichiganStatePolice LANSING — The Michigan State Police is looking for volunteers to join its CAUTION initiative, which stands for Community Action United Team In Our Neighborhood. CAUTION is a partnership between the MSP and clergy group faith members of all faiths that works to increase trust and communication between law enforcement and residents. The MSP created…
Mears couple arrested on warrants, drug charges pending. #OceanaCountyCrime GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old man from the Mears area and his 30-year-old wife were arrested on warrants by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) Friday, Feb. 2, and drug charges are pending, said Det./Lt. Andrew Ambrose. “On Feb. 2, 2018 detectives from SSCENT executed a search warrant…
Soccer sign-ups through Feb. 24. #HartRecSoccer HART — The Hart Rec soccer program is having soccer sign-ups through Saturday, Feb. 24. The program is open to children in preschool (age 4 by Nov. 1, 2017) through sixth grade. U-15 boys and girls (born 2003/04); U-17 boys (born 2001/2002); and U-20 boys (born 1998-2000) is travel soccer through the Great Lakes…
27th Circuit Court sentencings posted Feb. 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jesse Thomas Meyette, 33, of 821 N. Darling Ave., Fremont, was found guilty Nov. 20 of narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams and was sentenced Jan. 29 to five months in jail with credit for…
Drug charges top 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Brittany Ann Marr, 19, of 8951 96th St., Holton, was arrested Jan. 23 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10…
78th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 2, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Shane Robert Russell, 24, of 544 S. 64th Ave., Shelby, was was found guilty Dec. 18 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Jan. 29 to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence;…
Library bus gets $25,000 boost. #HartPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The summer library bus at Hart Public Schools recently received a $25,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Education, and the funds will be used to increase trips to outlying areas in the district; buy more books; and offset operational costs such as fuel expenses, said Hart Public…
Hart woman arrested for domestic assault. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 32-year-old Hart woman was arrested for domestic assault Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 9:35 p.m. in the 200 block of Riverside Drive, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. She was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The following is other recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Jan. 25,…
WSCC Wind Symphony to perform at Shelby High School. SHELBY — The West Shore Community College Wind Symphony and Percussion Ensemble perform in concert on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m., in the Shelby High School Auditorium. This is a rescheduled performance due to inclement weather on Dec. 13. With nearly 120 musicians, the symphony is comprised of talented community members of all…
Recent deaths, posted Feb. 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Linda Jean Cechura, 66, of Walkerville, died on Saturday, January 27, 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.
Shelby man arrested for third-offense domestic violence. #OceanaCountyCrime HART TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Monday, Jan. 29, at 4:45 p.m. for a felony of third-offense domestic violence on North Oceana Drive. The suspect was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. The victim suffered bruising, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other…
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