27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Markus Blake Gaston, 28, of 1624 Crumbley Rd., McDonough, Georgia, was found guilty July 31 of meth possession and was sentenced Sept. 25 to serve 120 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail term with credit for 95…
Fire board fires Frick as controversy flares. #OceanaCountyNews #WalkervilleFireandRescue By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WALKERVILLE — After months of battling over budget issues, the Walkerville Area Joint Fire and Rescue Authority eliminated the administrator position, which was held by long-time Fire Chief Jerry Frick, with a split vote during a meeting Wednesday evening. “As of tonight September 27, the fire board…
Drunk driving, disorderly arrests top HPD activity. #OceanaCountyCrime #HartPoliceDepartment The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, September 21, 2017: – 1:48 a.m., wellbeing check, 200 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. – 3:52 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. – 6:06 p.m., found property, 400 block of State Street,…
78th District Court sentencings posted Sept. 28, 2017. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Timothy Scott Robeck, 31, of 3777 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” Sept. 26 to attempted disorderly person – jostling and was sentenced to 90 days at the court’s discretion over the next one…
Man sent to jail for posting wife’s partially nude photo on Facebook. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 46-year-old man was sentenced to serve two months up front of a six-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 25, for a conviction of computers – unauthorized use. Travis Allen Quist, of 8213 Willard Rd., Millington, Michigan,…
Stolen truck, animal cruelty top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated a complaint of a stolen Dodge pickup truck in the 6000 block of East Filmore Road Monday, Sept. 25, at 3:30 p.m., according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday, Sept. 25, 2017: –…
WSCC College Night is Oct. 9. VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Representatives from over 30 colleges, universities and military organizations are coming together to help college-bound students plan their futures during the annual College Night in the West Shore Community College Recreation Center. The event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, is designed for high school students, their parents, and…
Alleged drunk driver hits power pole. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 69-year-old Paw, Paw man was arrested for operating while intoxicated by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies Saturday, Sept. 23, shortly after 5 p.m. after the 2000 Toyota Camry he was driving crashed into a power pole on Scenic Drive near Stone Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The…
Pentwater man crashes vehicle into lake while fleeing police. #OceanaCountyNews PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Pentwater man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police and leaving the scene of an accident after leading police on a high-speed chase early Sunday morning, Sept. 24, that ended with his vehicle crashing into Pentwater Lake, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig…
Police: careless driving causes car vs. power pole crash. #OceanaCountyNews #NewEra NEW ERA — A 26-year-old Hesperia man was cited for careless driving after the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina he was driving Monday, Sept. 25, shortly before 4 a.m. crashed into a power pole on West Ray Avenue near First Street. The man reached down to look for his phone, and…
Sen. Hansen honored by state library association. LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen, R-Hart, was recently awarded the 2017 Michigan Library Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Fremont Area District Library Director Ray Arnett presented the award to Hansen at the Fremont District Library on Thursday, Sept. 21. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid, Hansen has directed state budgets that…
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…
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…
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…
#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…
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…
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…
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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