White Cloud woman sent to jail for cashing ‘fake payroll check.’ #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 22-year-old White Cloud woman was sentenced to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4, for a conviction of uttering and publishing. Brittany Lynn Plotts pleaded guilty last October. Plotts testified…
Holton woman sentenced to jail for her role in CSC case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Holton woman was sentenced to serve six months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4, for a conviction of accessory after the fact for her involvement in a sex case in which…
Ludington woman admits she forged grandmother’s checks for drug money. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Ludington woman with a lengthy criminal history testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4, that she forged her grandmother’s checks to get money to buy drugs. Tresa Brianna Anderson, of 6225 S. Brye Rd., was facing up to life in…
Man arrested for driving while on heroin after 2 earlier overdoses. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old New Era man was arrested for operating while under the influence of heroin Monday morning, Dec. 4, after crashing his vehicle into a ravine off Hayes Road near 72nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect reportedly…
Shopko crasher sentenced to year in jail, $52,668 in restitution. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 36-year-old Mears man who crashed his pickup truck through the Shopko store in Hart last spring was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, of 2813 N. 34th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to…
Recent deaths, posted Dec. 4, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: George Lloyd Routley, 71, of Hart, died Thursday November 30, 2017. Charles Edward Jeffries, 61, of Pentwater, died Thursday, November 30, 2017. Helen Mary Kleiner, 86, of Shelby, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. U.S. Army Sgt. First Class Christopher Fessenden, 42, of Fort Carson, Colorado and…
Police busy with drunk driving arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017: 6:48 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $15 in fuel stolen, West Polk Road, Hart Township. 8:34 a.m., (OCSO), fraud/identity theft, East Kent Road, Otto Township. 9 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Shelby man was…
Hart’s renovated high school impresses. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #HartPublicSchools HART — Walking through the newly-renovated Hart High School is a jaw-dropping experience. The $12 million in renovations that have been done over the last couple of years make it seem like you are walking through a completely different school. However, some of the nostalgia of the old building remains…
Generous group makes Christmas brighter for 790 Oceana children. #OceanaCounty #OldNewsies #Goodfellows By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The 70-year tradition of the Old Newsies and the Goodfellows continues as dedicated members took to the streets of Oceana County Saturday, Dec. 2, gathering donations from motorists at major intersections. President of the organization in Oceana County, Bill House, said 790…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Allen Cole Pulsipher, 34, of 7063 88th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested by MSP for felonies of larceny of firearms and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/10 percent. – UPDATE: CASE WAS DISMISSED: Felton Laron…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Arthur Ray Baxter, 52, of 2510 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 27 of second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served…
Domestic assault, threats among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017: – 2:20 a.m., (Hart Police Department), harassment/threats complaint, 800 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. Friday, Nov. 24, 2017: – 2:18 a.m., (HPD), family trouble, 600 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 9:08 a.m., (HPD), a 21-year-old…
Owner says operation is environmentally safe. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A proposed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) that will house 4,000 swine has some residents in southern Oceana County and northern Muskegon County speaking out against it due to environmental concerns, but the facility owner says the operation will not harm the environment. The proposed CAFO…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 30, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Helen Ann Eilers, 84, of Montague, died Monday, November 20, 2017. Scott Edward Fuce, 55, died Saturday, November 25, 2017. Denise Marie Stewart, 61, of Pentwater, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored…
Olmstead, Sweet among 4 candidates for superintendent. #ShelbyPublicSchools SHELBY — Shelby Middle School Principal Mark Olmstead and former Walkerville Public Schools Superintendent Michael Sweet are among four candidates for the Shelby superintendent position. Hamilton High School Principal Tim Reeves and Executive Director of Elementary Education for Rochester Community Schools Michael Behrmann are also in the running for the position. “Last…
Obituary: Denise Stewart, 61, Pentwater. Denise Marie Stewart, 61, of Pentwater, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at home. She was born in Hart on September 3, 1956 to William and Darlene (McKenzie) Askins. Denise graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1974 and went on to college at Muskegon Community College, Baker College and Grand Valley State…
Hesperia schools reduce taxpayer expense by $675,000. #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA — “Hesperia Community Schools once again seized an opportunity to reduce the district’s interest expense by $675,000 for taxpayers,” according to a press release from Superintendent Vaughn White. “This occurred through lowering debt payments over the next 21 years for bonds issued for the 2009 building renovations. The 2009 bonds maturing…
Governor signs Hansen’s bill repealing failed keg tag law LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed Sen. Goeff Hansen’s legislation repealing a state law that failed to achieve its goal of curbing underage drinking. Senate Bill 372, now Public Act 166 of 2017, eliminates a 2010 law establishing “keg registration requirements” that proponents had hoped would discourage those under 21 from…
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