Recent deaths, reported July 25, 2017.

July 25, 2017

#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.…

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78th District Court arraignments.

July 24, 2017

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:…

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Delivery truck rear-ends front-end loader, rolls over.

July 24, 2017

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…

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Three drunk driving arrests Sunday.

July 24, 2017

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…

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Police seek identity theft suspects.

July 24, 2017

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…

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Serial robber hits Hesperia Wesco.

July 21, 2017

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…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include 3 prison terms.

July 21, 2017

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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78th District Court sentencings.

July 21, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jonathan Daniel Mitchell, 27, of 1914 S. 17th St., Niles, was found guilty July 11 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed;…

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Burger dinner Tuesday.

July 21, 2017

Burger dinner Tuesday. #VFWPost6017 PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, is having bi-weekly dinners through September 5 with all proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. Dinners are slated for 4:30-7:30 p.m. The menu for Tuesday night, July 25, includes: grilled burgers and fixings, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, marinated cucumbers and potato chips.…

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Probation violation, reckless driving arrests top police activity.

July 21, 2017

​Probation violation, reckless driving arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 13th, 2017: – 3:46 a.m., (Hart Police Department), medical assist, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. – 9:42 a.m., (HPD), embezzlement, City of Hart. – 5:46 p.m., (HPD), found property, 800 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart.…

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Police release photos of robbery suspect.

July 20, 2017

Police release photos of robbery suspect. #OceanaCountyCrime NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office released photos Thursday afternoon of a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at the New Era Wesco early Wednesday morning, July 19. “… At 2:31 a.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police from the Hart post,…

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Man running naked down the road arrested.

July 20, 2017

Man running naked down the road arrested. #OceanaCountyCrime BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 21-year-old Edmore, Michigan man was arrested for indecent exposure by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Wednesday, July 19, at 9:30 a.m. after running “buck naked” down Pike Road near 56th Avenue, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday,…

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Recent deaths, posted July 20, 2017.

July 20, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: James “JC” Clyde Trussell, 90, of Hart, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Oceana County Medical Care Facility. John E. Plummer, 91, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Imagene I. Huston, 99, of New Era, died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility…

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Heroin, crack found at Rothbury Rest Area.

July 19, 2017

Heroin, crack found at Rothbury Rest Area. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — An arrest warrant is pending for a 25-year-old Pentwater woman who was found in possession of what is believed to be crack cocaine and heroin Tuesday, July 18, at 3:50 a.m. at the Rothbury Rest Area on northbound US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The rest…

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Hart man seriously injured in crash.

July 19, 2017

Hart man seriously injured in crash. #OceanaCountyNews ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Hart man suffered a shattered pelvis and jaw following a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 18, at 3:54 p.m. on 144th Avenue near Tyler Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The driver of the other vehicle was a 21-year-old Bitely man. Both men were transported to Hackley Hospital…

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Joe Rodriguez honored as state ‘Officer of the Year.’

July 19, 2017

Joe Rodriguez honored as state ‘Officer of the Year.’ #ShelbyBenonaFireDepartment By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — Lt. Joe Rodriguez of the Shelby-Benona Fire Department was recently honored by the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs as “Company Officer of the Year.” Rodriguez, 54, has been on the department for 17 years, serving with quiet and focused dedication. “It’s a big honor,”…

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Armed suspect robs New Era Wesco.

July 19, 2017

Armed suspect robs New Era Wesco. #OceanaCountyNews NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the New Era Wesco early Wednesday morning, July 19. “This morning at 2:31 a.m. the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Michigan State Police from the Hart post, were dispatched to the New Era Wesco at…

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New optometrist joins Riemer Eye Center team.

July 19, 2017
New optometrist joins Riemer Eye Center team.

New optometrist joins Riemer Eye Center team.  LUDINGTON — Optometrist Felicia Slate has begun working at Riemer Eye Center. Dr. Slate will see patients in the practice’s Ludington, Manistee, and Shelby offices. “I am very excited to be starting my career in West Michigan where I grew up, and specifically at Riemer Eye Center where I’m looking forward to developing…

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