Hesperia woman faces year in jail for vulnerable adult abuse.

September 25, 2017

Hesperia woman faces year in jail for vulnerable adult abuse. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 41-year-old Hesperia woman faces serving one year in jail after pleading “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 25, to second-degree vulnerable adult abuse in connection to the death of a 55-year-old disabled man. Rebecca Ann Deters, of 5030 E. Loop…

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Police seek public’s help to find missing woman.

September 25, 2017

UPDATE: MICHIGAN STATE POLICE REPORT WHEELER HAS BEEN FOUND Police seek public’s help to find missing woman. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 24-year-old woman who was last seen Sunday afternoon, Sept. 24, in the area of US 31 and Shelby Road in Shelby Township, according…

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Semi tips over, spills soy meal on US 31.

September 25, 2017

Semi tips over, spills soy meal on US 31. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Did someone spill the beans? Not exactly, but a semi truck hauling a full load of soy meal tipped over on northbound US 31 just south of the New Era exit, dumping the soy bean product onto the roadway and into the ditch…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 24, 2017.

September 24, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Violet LaFerne Frost, 87, of Hart, died on Saturday, September 23, 2017. Dolly A. Taylor, 79, of Mears, died on Monday, September 18, 2017. Lila L. Wentzloff, 81, of New Era died on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. Elmira C. LeFevre, 88,of Walkerville, died on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Beads & Blooms…

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Police searching for driver involved in hit and run.

September 23, 2017

Police searching for driver involved in hit and run. #OceanaCountyNews. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — Troopers from Michigan State Police Hart Post are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a 34-year-old male bicyclist on Skeels Road Friday evening. The crash took place when a vehicle failed to stop after hitting the bicyclist, who…

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Speed believed to be factor in rollover crash.

September 22, 2017

Speed believed to factor in rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Speed is believed to be a factor in a rollover crash on 144th Avenue near M 20 Friday morning, Sept. 22, that injured a 33-year-old Ferry woman, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Knoll. The woman, who was the sole occupant of an older-model…

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Blueberry pickers apprehended in possible ICE raid.

September 22, 2017

Blueberry pickers apprehended in possible ICE raid. #OceanaCountyNews By Jon Mills. WZZM 13. A non-profit that offers legal services to seasonal workers is concerned about the treatment of migrant blueberry pickers who were taken into custody Tuesday evening, Sept. 19, near New Era. Armed officers in unmarked vehicles surrounded the Bakery Agricultural Labor Camp on 90th Avenue. State records show…

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Disorderly, DWLS arrests among police activity.

September 22, 2017

Disorderly, DWLS arrests among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, September 14, 2017: – 11:23 a.m., (Hart Police Department), vehicle crash, no injuries, 3000 block of 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. – Noon, (HPD), larceny, 400 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 12:15 p.m., (HPD), lost property, State and Lincoln streets, City…

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Community conversation on solving the opioid epidemic.

September 21, 2017

Community conversation on solving the opioid epidemic. SUMMIT TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — A community discussion will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 25 about how to address the opioid epidemic. The event is sponsored by Families Against Narcotics and Oceana Leads. Any community member is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held at the Days Inn Pentwater, 7576 S. Pere…

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Detroit businessman announces run for senate.

September 21, 2017
Detroit businessman announces run for senate.

Detroit businessman announces run for senate. #Election2018. DETROIT — Former Army captain and Detroit businessman John James announced today his bid as a Republican for U.S. Senate. John James made the announcement over Facebook Thursday and will be releasing 100 videos in 100 days to speak directly with voters. “Michigan needs a conservative outsider in Washington who will take on the establishment and fight for…

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Breaking and entering tops arraignments.

September 21, 2017

Breaking and entering tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Blair Rochelle Collins, 26, of 1158 E. Clock Rd., Hart, was arrested Sept. 14 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of breaking and entering with intent. Preliminary exam: Oct. 2 at 3 p.m.…

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Hesperia FD welcomes 2 new firefighters.

September 21, 2017

Hesperia FD welcomes 2 new firefighters. #HesperiaFireDepartment HESPERIA — Two firefighter trainees were recently promoted to firefighters on the Hesperia Fire Department, said Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. Justen Myers and Tim Fraley are new firefighters on the department after graduating from fire school. The Hesperia Fire Department includes 15 total members. This story is copyrighted © 2017, all rights reserved…

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Eric Wright is Hesperia’s Firefighter of the Year.

September 21, 2017

Eric Wright is Hesperia’s Firefighter of the Year. #HesperiaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — The Hesperia Fire Department recently honored Eric Wright as its Firefighter of the Year. Wright, who is a leader in attendance at meetings and emergency calls on the 15-member department, has been a Hesperia firefighter for four years, said Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. “He’s done…

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Riemer Eye Center extends hours in Shelby office. 

September 21, 2017

Riemer Eye Center extends hours in Shelby office.  SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Riemer Eye Center has announced that beginning Oct. 1 its Shelby office, will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended office hours on Monday evening. The office is located at 4140 W. Shelby Road. Doctors Felicia Slate and Cori Hayes will see new…

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Women Who Care reach quarter million dollar mark.

September 21, 2017

Women Who Care reach quarter million dollar mark. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty The Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) recently chose to each make $100 contributions to Mrs. Mullen’s Closet, and their collective gifts boost the group’s total giving to Oceana nonprofits since June, 2012, to $250,000. “Strength in numbers, it’s that simple!” said Deana Fox of Stony Lake, a founding member.…

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Citizens of the Year honored at Sept. 28 dinner.

September 21, 2017

Citizens of the Year honored at Sept. 28 dinner. #PentwaterServiceClub #HalcyonNatureCenter PENTWATER — The public is invited to join the Pentwater Service Club in honoring Elaine and Lee Curtis for their 48 years of community volunteerism at a Sept. 28 dinner at the Pentwater Yacht Club. The couple was recently named the club’s 2017 Citizens of the Year. A social…

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Flu clinics begin next week.

September 21, 2017

Flu clinics begin next week. #OceanaCountyNews HART – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is helping the community prepare for the 2017-2018 flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors. Flu season is unpredictable – even healthy people can become seriously ill. The best way to protect you and your family against influenza is to get an annual…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 21, 2017.

September 21, 2017

78th District Court sentencings, posted Sept. 21, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Zachary Edward Lahay, 21, of 7621 Alpine Ave., Sparta, Michigan, was found guilty Sept. 18 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; 90 days…

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