Homecoming fireworks set for Aug. 12 #PentwaterHomecoming2017 By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — Pentwater continues its ambitious celebrations of Homecoming and the Fourth of July with two fun fireworks displays each summer. “But they only are possible because more and more Homecoming Parade spectators are putting a few bucks into the canisters of volunteers who walk along the parade…
Blood drive Thursday. #PentwaterVFWPost6017 PENTWATER — The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Thursday, Aug. 3, from noon to 5:45 p.m. at VFW Post 6017, 8440 North US 31. Both area residents and summer visitors are welcome. The Pentwater Service Club is again providing volunteer staff support. Visit redcrossblood.org to get information about eligibility. To make an appointment,…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Antonio Rocha, 22, of 6827 N. 126th Ave., Hart, was found guilty of operating while impaired by a controlled substance and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…
Pig roast kicks off Homecoming. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Next Tuesday’s dinner, August 8, serves as a kick-off for Pentwater Homecoming, which runs from Aug. 10-13. The menu includes: pig roast, potato…
EF gets mixed reviews from officials, neighbors. #EF2X17 #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury By Fred Inglis. Contributing Writer. ROTHBURY — “Smooth.” That was the word often used by officials who were in charge of law enforcement for the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort, June 22 through July 2. Although, some neighbors do not describe the gigantic musical festival as being…
Warrant arrests, assaults among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 20, 2017: – 1:34 a.m., (Hart Police Department), harassment complaint, 400 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – Noon, (HPD), harassment complaint, 200 block of North State Street, City of Hart. – 12:21 p.m., (HPD), animal complaint, 30 block of State…
CASA looking for volunteers. #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocates HART — If you are at least 21 years of age and able to make a commitment to a child, to advocate for them as they work their way through the courts and social service agencies, then you can help. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Oceana County is looking for more volunteers. A CASA…
Officers honored for saving lives during apartment fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Michigan State Police F/Lt. Jeff White, commander of the Hart post, presented four local police officers MSP awards Wednesday, July 26, for their heroic efforts during a massive apartment fire at the Parkview Manor in Hart that occurred in the middle of a frigid night…
Drunk driving, identity theft among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, July 24, 2017: – 4:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), operating while intoxicated, South 128th Avenue, Otto Township. – 7:03 p.m., (OCSO), assault and battery, South Maple Island Road, Greenwood Township. – 7:15 p.m., (OCSO), animals at a large, 5800 block of…
Victims of US 31 crash say at-fault driver was distracted. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. A local family traveling in a GMC Envoy pulling a travel trailer escaped injury Sunday afternoon, July 23, after they were struck on southbound US 31 between Pentwater and Hart by an apparent distracted driver. Mindie Rose VanBoxel said her husband Jason was driving their…
Hart post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers to help drug addicts. #MichiganStatePolice HART — To assist people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police (MSP) has joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel Program, a pre-arrest diversion program. The Angel Program allows someone with a drug addiction to walk into a state police post to seek…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Archie J. Staples, 91, of Mears, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. George A. Kuntz, 91, of Shelby, died on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Elsie M. Dollaway, 84, of New Era, died on Thursday, July 20, 2017 Sandra M. Sheroky, 64, of Rothbury, died on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Rica M.…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Lucas Wade Darling, 39, of 7053 N. Hilltop Court, Pentwater, was arrested July 15 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of fourth-degree fleeing a police officer. Preliminary conference: July 24 at 3 p.m. Bail:…
Delivery truck rear-ends front-end loader, rolls over. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A delivery truck from Medler Electric Company rear-ended a front-end loader Monday, July 24, at 10:40 a.m. on Oceana Drive near an unpaved portion of 72nd Avenue, causing the truck to roll over, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. The only injuries sustained were some cuts to one…
Three drunk driving arrests Sunday. #OceanaCountyCrime Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police made three drunk driving arrests, two of which involved crashes, Sunday, July 23. The two single-vehicle crashes occurred within three minutes of each other in Claybanks Township. The first crash occurred on Webster Road near Scenic Drive at 6:27 p.m., and a 47-year-old Grand…
Police seek identity theft suspects. #OceanaCountyCrime The Hart post of the Michigan State Police and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance with the identification of two suspects “responsible for identity theft and numerous unlawful credit card transactions spanning from Mason County to Ottawa County starting on July 9, 2017,” stated Det./Sgt. Zachary Sparks. The images of…
Serial robber hits Hesperia Wesco. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — The Hesperia Wesco store at 196 S. Division St. was robbed early Friday morning, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, and detectives from three counties are working together to catch the armed suspect. The Hesperia robbery is the third to occur in recent days with surveillance photos…
27th Circuit Court sentencings include 3 prison terms. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Tony Jerome Lopez, 43, of 314 Hart St., Hart, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced July 17 to 23 months to five years in prison, with credit for 365 days served in…
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