Recent deaths, reported Sept. 6, 2017.

September 6, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Kirk Muir Saunders, 85, of Hart, died on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. James A. Musil, Jr., 77, of Hart, died on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.   Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post.  Full list of 2017 deaths. 

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Four dune crashes over the holiday weekend.

September 6, 2017

Four dune crashes over the holiday weekend. #SilverLakeSandDunes #SilverLakeStatePark GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Labor Day Weekend was a busy one for the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office as deputies responded to four separate crashes involving minor injuries at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV area of the Silver Lake State Park. Two of the crashes were rollovers. The first crash occurred Sunday,…

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Black bear killed after colliding with truck near Hesperia.

September 5, 2017

Black bear killed after colliding with truck near Hesperia. #OceanaCountyNews #Hesperia GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A young black bear believed to be male died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 2, after running out into traffic on Maple Island Road south of Garfield Road, near Hesperia. The bear struck a 2001 Ford F350 pickup truck driven by James Hill Harris, 51, of Muskegon, according…

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Recent deaths, posted Sept. 5, 2017.

September 5, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Gene Allen DeLong, 85, of Hart, died on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Berl W. Krause, Jr., 73, of Shelby, died on Sunday, September 3, 2017. William “Bill” McVicker, 82, of Pentwater died on Friday, September 1, 2017. Frieda A Tanner, 88,  of Shelby, died on Friday, September 1, 2017. Beads &…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

September 3, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – John Joseph Norman, Jr., 20, of 2838 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty July 3 of narcotic or cocaine possession less than 25 grams and was sentenced Aug. 28 to serve four months up front of nine-month discretionary…

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Distributing obscene material to children tops arraignments.

September 3, 2017

Distributing obscene material to children tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Ian Prentiss Forbes, 22, of 9538 Fitzgerald Ave., Fremont, was arrested Aug. 4 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of distributing obscene material to children. Preliminary conference: Sept. 5 at 3…

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Home, sweet home.

September 2, 2017

Home, sweet home. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The two young Hart girls who ran away from home, Aug. 21, and were missing all night are happily readjusting to normal life after the scary ordeal. Sisters Charlotte Thomas, 10, and Clarissa Thomas, 9, are excited to go back to school as the new school year starts next Tuesday,…

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String of thefts in Hart.

September 1, 2017

String of thefts in Hart. #OceanaCountyCrime ​ HART — Local police have reported several larcenies/thefts in Hart over the last few days. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, August 24, 2017: – 1:16 p.m., (Hart Police Department), motorist assist, US 31 and Polk Road, City of Hart. – 3:45 .m., (HPD), suspicious situation, 1000 block of…

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Hart man allegedly assaults, imprisons roommate.

September 1, 2017

Hart man allegedly assaults, imprisons roommate. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 39-year-old Hart man faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly assaulting and imprisoning his male roommate, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Alonso Rosas, of 315 Courtland St., was arrested Aug. 25 by the Hart Police Department for felonies of felonious assault, with a…

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78th District Court sentencings posted Sept. 1, 2017.

September 1, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Sept. 1, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lori Louise Turowski, 43, of 5437 2nd St., Pentwater, was found guilty Aug. 22 of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 90 days at court’s discretion over the next one year and $325 in…

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Men involved in cocaine trafficking scheme sent to prison.

August 31, 2017

Men involved in cocaine trafficking scheme sent to prison. #OceanaCountyCrime GRAND RAPIDS — A Texas man and two conspirators were recently sentenced to lengthy prison terms in federal court for trafficking cocaine in Oceana and Muskegon counties, according to a press issued by the US Attorney’s Office of the Western District of Michigan. US District Judge Janet T. Neff sentenced…

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Women Who Care contributions reach nearly $250,000.

August 30, 2017

Women Who Care contributions reach nearly $250,000. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty PENTWATER — The 150-member strong Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWCOC) will meet Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pentwater Yacht Club, 205 South Dover Street. During the one-hour meeting, they will choose this quarter’s Oceana nonprofit recipient from among three that are nominated by attending members. The chosen…

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FBC Fest Sept. 10.

August 30, 2017

FBC Fest Sept. 10. #FirstBaptistChurch #Hart HART — Hart First Baptist Church is hosting “FBC Fest,” a free community event Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3258 N. 72nd Ave. The day will kick off with a special Sunday morning service on the front lawn at 10 a.m., immediately followed by a picnic, live music, yard games, a bounce house for kids,…

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VFW hosts final dinner.

August 30, 2017

VFW hosts final dinner. #Pentwater #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, has hosted bi-weekly dinners over the summer with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. is your last chance to participate, because it is the final dinner this summer. The menu includes: beef and gravy over noodles;…

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Recent deaths, reported Aug. 29, 2017.

August 29, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Sherry Lee Shafer, 62, of Walkerville, died on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Frank Arthur Rinaldi, 96, of Pentwater, died on Sunday August 27, 2017. James LeRoy Alltop, 77, of Hart died on Sunday August 27, 2017. A. Elaine Stembol, 96, of Montague died on Friday, August 25, 2017. James P. Devowe,…

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Safe stolen in break-in.

August 29, 2017

Safe stolen in break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A safe containing personal records and no money was stolen during a breaking and entering Monday, Aug. 28, in the 9000 block of North Lee Drive in the Walkerville area, said Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The case is under investigation. Other recent MSP activity in…

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Spring Lake couple injured in motorcycle crash.

August 29, 2017

Spring Lake couple injured in motorcycle crash. #OceanaCountyNews #US31 HART TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Spring Lake man and a 60-year-old Spring Lake woman were injured after the 2003 Harley Davidson motorcycle they were riding Monday afternoon, Aug. 28, got a flat tire and crashed while pulling into the ditch on southbound US 31 north of Tyler Road, according to an…

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Man paralyzed from dune crash.

August 29, 2017

Man paralyzed from dune crash. #OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeSandDunes GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Riverview man was paralyzed after crashing on a 2014 Honda dirt bike at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Saturday evening, Aug. 26. Tyler David Cernik “was traveling eastbound up Sunset Hill at a high rate of speed,” states an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “When the vehicle…

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