CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – William Claude Roach II, 37, of 1751 S. 200th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested Nov. 10 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for three felony counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim aged 13-15.…
Recent birth, reported Nov. 17, 2017. #MasonCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise. Emilee Michelle Herevia, the daughter of Erica Diaz and Victoriano Herevia of Hart, was born November 16, 2017. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2017 birth records archive here.
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 17, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Nancy Lynn Koposky, 76, Hart, died Thursday, November 16, 2017. Joseph L. Kokx, Sr., 82, of Crystal Valley died Thursday, November 16, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.
Drunk driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 17-year-old Hart woman was arrested by Hart police officers for operating while intoxicated Saturday, Nov. 11, at 1:34 a.m. at the intersection of Washington and Dryden streets, according to Hart Police chief Juan Salazar. A citation was also issued for minor in possession of alcohol. Other recent police activity in…
HPD receives $1,000 grant from Shopko. #HartPoliceDepartment #Shopko #TEAM HART — D/Sgt. Kevin Skipski recently secured a $1,000 grant from Shopko for the Hart Police Department’s TEAM (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) program. “The City of Hart Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been recently awarded the Shopko Foundation Communities Charitable Grant in the amount of $1,000,”…
Standoff suspect was wanted on gun charges. #OceanaCountyNews #RothburyStandoff By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The 34-year-old Rothbury man who allegedly caused an hours-long standoff with police on 88th Avenue Monday, Nov. 13, was wanted on charges of larceny of a firearm and felony firearm, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Authorities are not releasing the suspect’s name because…
Shelby men arrested in cocaine bust. #SSCENT #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Shelby man and a 50-year-old Shelby man were arrested on cocaine delivery charges following a recent drug bust by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) in the 4000 block of West Baker Road. Brent Douglas Krauss, 19, of Shelby has been arraigned in 78th…
Amber Alert issued from Muskegon County: 3 children missing. UPDATE: Alert cancelled. The children have been found. #AmberAlert. MUSKEGON — Police have issued an amber alert for three children missing from Muskegon. Police identified the children as 16-month-old Jariah Render, 2-year-old Ja-Raun Render and 3-year-old Lamir Jamerson. Police have not released any photos of the children at this time. Authorities…
Crashes, drunk driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017: – 6:20 p.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Madison Road and 156th Avenue, Crystal Township. Friday, Nov. 10, 2017: – 8:47 a.m., (MSP), one-car rollover crash, no injuries, Loop Road and 180th Avenue, Newfield Township. – 5:35 p.m., (MSP),…
Suspect apprehended after hours-long standoff. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — A 34-year-old Oceana County man was safely apprehended by police following an hours-long standoff in the area of 88th Avenue Monday, Nov. 13. Troopers from the Michigan State Police were in a standoff with the wanted suspect who was possibly armed near the Oceana Shores subdivision. No one…
Police in standoff with suspect in Rothbury. MSP post commander: ‘We don’t want to walk away from this guy. We want to make sure we get him.’ #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — Troopers from the Michigan State Police are in a standoff with a wanted suspect who may be armed in the area of 88th Avenue near the…
The many faces of homelessness. Editor’s Note: This week is Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week. By Diana Hanna, TrueNorth Community Services. The face of homelessness can often be hidden from view. Unlike, in urban areas where homeless people are in plain sight on street corners and sidewalks, homelessness is not as evident in rural communities like ours. Take one perspective…
Community Foundation awards nearly $17K in recent grants. SHELBY — The Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Oceana County. A total of $16,919 was awarded as a result of CFOC’s competitive application process that is overseen by a subcommittee of its trustees.…
Recent deaths, posted Nov. 13, 2017. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Skyla Cole, 14, of Hart died Thursday, November 9, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Ludington. Kevin L. Stafford, 56, of Walkerville died Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored…
Democratic gubernatorial candidate will be in Pentwater. #Election 2018. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer will hold a meet and greet with the Indivisible Advocates for Humanity-Oceana/Mason from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Boathouse Bar & Grille, 5164 W Monroe Rd. Whitmer is the former Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney and former Michigan senate democratic leader.
78th District Court sentencings, dismissals posted Nov. 11, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Robin Lee Jones, 61, of 8030 W. Lumberjack Dr., Mears, was found guilty Sept. 25 of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…
Embezzlement from Wesco tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – David Kortman, 27, of 1848 Commerce St., Muskegon, was arrested by the New Era Police Department for a felony of embezzlement $1,000-$20,000. It is alleged that Kortman embezzled from the New Era Wesco store. Preliminary exam: Nov.…
Hart man charged with felony for allegedly killing dog. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. HART — A 43-year-old Hart man faces a felony of killing/torturing an animal for allegedly killing his dog due to not properly caring for it. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 2 for a felony of…
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