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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Fire rips through Hart home.

May 21, 2017

Fire rips through Hart home. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A fire Sunday morning, May 21, ripped through a two-story house at 515 Union Street near Wood Street, causing extensive damage. No one was home at the time the fire ignited, and no one was injured, said Hart Area and Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. The fire…

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Boil water advisory lifted.

May 20, 2017

Boil water advisory lifted. #ShelbyBoilWaterAdvisory #OceanaCountyNews SHELBY — The precautionary boil water advisory that had been in effect in the village since Tuesday, May 16, has been lifted as of Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m., stated Shelby Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil. “We did not want to give false hope in case our tests did not go the way we…

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Trailer stolen.

May 20, 2017

Trailer stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime OTTO TOWNSHIP — A utility trailer was reported stolen Thursday, May 18, at 3:23 p.m. in the 3000 block of East Garfield Road, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Friday, May 12, 2017: – 5:35 p.m., (Hart Police Department), gas drive-off, 400 block…

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Water distribution Sunday.

May 19, 2017

DEQ to have recommendations next week. #OceanaCounty #ShelbyBoilWaterAdvisory SHELBY — The Village of Shelby is planning another day of water distribution Sunday, May 21, from noon to 6 p.m. at the DPW garage. The distribution will be done “in the same fashion as the past two days as it has worked very well,” states a press release from the village.…

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78th District Court sentencings.

May 19, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Alex Christian Jobbins-Ortiz, 21, of 602 S. Madison St., Ludington, was found guilty May 15 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and was sentenced to 15 days in jail with credit for 15 days served; one year discretionary jail…

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Arraignments include operating meth lab, cocaine delivery.

May 19, 2017

Arraignments include operating meth lab, cocaine delivery. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Randy Craig Denevan, 31, of 6835 Schow Rd., Holton, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab. Preliminary conference: May 22 at 3…

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Honoring those who protect and serve.

May 19, 2017
Honoring those who protect and serve.

Honoring those who protect and serve. #OceanaCounty #NationalPoliceWeek By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — In honor of National Police Week, Marnee Furman of Oceana County delivers “survival kits” to local police officers. Furman and her sons, Wyatt, 10, and Lincoln, 7, hand-deliver the kits to the local departments throughout police week. Furman’s husband, Ryan, is an officer with the Little…

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Alleged Shopko crasher undergoing psych testing.

May 19, 2017

Alleged Shopko crasher undergoing psych testing. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 35-year-old Mears man accused of crashing through the Shopko in Hart has been sent to a psychiatric facility in Ypsilanti to undergo psychiatric testing. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, of 2813 N. 34th Ave., was found not guilty by reason of insanity in August of 2015 for burning…

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County broadband group seeks input.

May 18, 2017

County broadband group seeks input. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Oceana County Broadband Committee has partnered with Connected Nation’s community engagement program, “Connected,” to come up with a plan to improve access to high speed Internet in the county. The initial step toward developing a comprehensive, county-oriented plan will consist of a short survey for agriculture producers, business organizations and owners,…

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Dinners support VFW’s building fund.

May 18, 2017

Chicken dinner slated for May 30. #VFWPost6017 #Pentwater PENTWATER — VFW Post 6017, located at 8440 North US 31, will have bi-weekly dinners starting Tuesday, May 30, through Sept. 5, with proceeds going to the VFW’s building fund. The menu for the May 30 dinner includes: grilled chicken, asparagus, baked potato, cole slaw, dinner roll, choice of dessert and unlimited…

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Driving under the influence, marijuana possession arrests top police activity.

May 18, 2017

Driving under the influence, marijuana possession arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, May 16, 2017: – 8:30 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 47-year-old Hart woman was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs, Tyler Road and 56th Avenue, Golden Township. Wednesday, May 17, 2017: – 10 a.m., (MSP), threats, 500…

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Boil water advisory causing a stir.

May 17, 2017

Boil water advisory causing a stir. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — A precautionary boil water advisory in the village issued Tuesday, May 16, has created inconveniences for 734 households and businesses, causing three downtown restaurants to temporarily close. The Brown Bear, Deb’s Cafe and the Shelby Bakery were all closed Wednesday. The Brown Bear, a popular restaurant…

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Bottled water distribution Thursday.

May 17, 2017

Bottled water distribution Thursday. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby. SHELBY — Ice Mountain has donated a limited amount of water for distribution to village residents under the precautionary water boil advisory. Distribution will take place Thursday, May 18, from noon to 6 p.m. at the DPW garage located at 88 W. Sixth St. “Village residents in need of bottled water are to enter…

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