MSU Extension looking for summer exchange student host families.

May 25, 2017

MSU Extension looking for summer exchange student host families. By D’Ann Rohrer, Michigan State University Extension Service. Michigan State University Extension Japan Summer Inbound Exchange is recruiting Michigan families to welcome Japanese youth ages 12-16 for one-month this summer, July 23 through August 18.  The Japanese LABO Program and Michigan 4-H Exchange Program is celebrating its 44th year in partnership.…

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78th District Court sentencings.

May 25, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Eric William Tatro, 22, of 5333 148th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty May 22 of operating a vehicle without insurance and was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…

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78th District Court arraignments.

May 25, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCourtNews HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Calvin Michael Chase, 19, of 235 N. Division, Hesperia, was arrested May 16 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of tampering with an electronic monitoring device. Preliminary conference: May 30 at 3 p.m. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Misdemeanors –…

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Domestic violence incidents top police activity.

May 25, 2017

Domestic violence incidents top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Wednesday, May 24, 2017: – 3:32 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), suspicious situation, North 72nd Avenue, Hart Township. – 6:25 a.m., (OCSO), car/deer crash, South Oceana Drive and US 31, Grant Township. – 1:11 p.m., (OCSO), domestic violence, North 100th Avenue, Hart Township. – 4…

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Memorial Day activities in Ferry.

May 25, 2017
Memorial Day activities in Ferry.

Memorial Day activities in Ferry. #MemorialDay #OceanaCounty FERRY — Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and activities in Ferry include: – 9 a.m., ceremony at North Ferry Cemetery; – 9:30 a.m., ceremony at South Ferry Cemetery on M 20, followed by a ceremony at the Otto Cemetery; – 10 a.m., march in town to the bridge, followed by a short…

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2 hurt in US 31 rollover crash.

May 24, 2017

2 hurt in US 31 rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Fountain woman and a 20-year-old Fountain man were transported by Oceana County EMS to Hackley Hospital in Muskegon for treatment of “non-life-threatening injuries” following a single-vehicle rollover crash on US 31 near Winston Road Wednesday, May 24, at approximately 5 p.m., according…

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Police nab fugitive.

May 24, 2017

Police nab fugitive. #OceanaCountyCrime NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a fugitive warrant by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, May 23, at 11:45 p.m. in the 5000 block of East Loop Road, according to Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other police activity in Oceana County Tuesday, May 23, 2017 includes: – 12:29 a.m., (Oceana…

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Women Who Care meeting June 6.

May 24, 2017

Women Who Care meeting June 6. #WomenWhoCareofOceanaCounty PENTWATER — Beginning its sixth season, the Women Who Care of Oceana County will meet Tuesday, June 6, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Gull Landing. The group now includes some 150 members, who together have contributed a total of approximately $220,000 to 18 Oceana area nonprofits since their first meeting in June of 2012.…

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Concert proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Foundation.

May 23, 2017

Concert proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Foundation. #OceanaCountyEntertainment HART — The Hart High School Drama Club will present its Third Annual Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert, “The Songs of Broadway,” Thursday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hart Middle School Auditorium. “All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Foundation (of America),” said David Moul, HHS Drama Club Musical Director. The concert will feature music…

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Man facing 3 felonies to undergo competency exam due to stroke.

May 23, 2017

Man facing 3 felonies to undergo competency exam due to stroke. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor HART — A 64-year-old Hesperia man facing three felonies will undergo a competency exam due to suffering from a stroke. Bruce Wayne Woodward, of 5349 S. 164th Ave., was arrested last winter by the Hesperia Police Department for felonies of carrying a concealed weapon,…

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Fremont man sent to jail for assault.

May 23, 2017

Fremont man sent to jail for assault. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 63-year-old Fremont man convicted of felonious assault was ordered to serve 30 days up front of a six-month discretionary jail term Monday, May 22, in 27th Circuit Court. Paul Ernest Hesse, of 8593 S. Maple Island Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the felony last April.…

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Walkerville woman sentenced to jail for forgery.

May 23, 2017

Walkerville woman sentenced to jail for forgery. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Wallkerville woman was ordered to serve 60 days up front of an 11-month discretionary jail term for a forgery conviction in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 22. Danella Marie Conkle, of 4300 N. 188th Ave., pleaded guilty to the felony last April. Conkle…

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Mears man faces 2 1/2 years in prison for breaking into storage units.

May 23, 2017

Mears man faces 2 1/2 years in prison for breaking into storage units. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Mears man who pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 22, to breaking and entering with intent faces 30 months in prison. Nicholas James Gale, of 5178 W. Fox Rd., was arrested last March by the Oceana…

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Recent births, reported May 23, 2017.

May 23, 2017

Recent births, reported May 23, 2017. #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Haley Mae Fishel, the daughter of Amber and John Fishel Jr. of Hart, was born May 17, 2017. Athena Ralyndin Sullivan, the daughter of Alysha Sullivan and Charlie Mantell of Hart, was born May 18, 2017. Colton John Oomen, the son of Danielle Kokx and Justin Oomen…

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Indecent exposure cases among police activity.

May 23, 2017

Indecent exposure cases among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County Monday, May 22, 2017: – 2:03 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), general assist, US 31, Shelby Township. – 6 a.m., (OCSO), car/deer crash, North 160th Avenue, Elbridge Township. – 8:34 a.m., (OCSO), traffic hazard, North 144th Avenue, Madison Road, Crystal Township. – 12:10 p.m., (OCSO),…

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Crashes, arrests keep police busy over the weekend.

May 22, 2017

Crashes, arrests keep police busy over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, May 20, 2017: – Midnight, (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), assault, Forrest Lane, Rothbury. – 6:30 a.m., (OCSO), open intoxicants in a vehicle, Winston Road and Oceana Drive, Rothbury. – 7:52 a.m., (OCSO), wellbeing check, US 31 and Monroe Road,…

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Defense seeking medical experts in manslaughter case.

May 22, 2017

Defense seeking medical experts in manslaughter case. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Defense attorney Terry Shaw told 27th Circuit Court Judge Robert D. Springstead Monday, May 22, that he is seeking medical experts in the case against a 40-year-old Hesperia woman charged with homicide-involuntary manslaughter for the Jan. 4, 2017 death of a 55-year-old disabled man, Scott McCallum.…

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Man who faces deportation sentenced to jail.

May 22, 2017

Man who faces deportation sentenced to jail. #OceanaCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Hart man facing deportation to Mexico was sentenced Monday, May 22, in 27th Circuit Court to one year in jail for a felony conviction of breaking and entering. Serafin Delacruz-Ramirez, of 88th Ave. Jackson Unit, pleaded guilty last month. Ramirez could be deported to…

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