78th District Court arraignments.

March 31, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Sean Ryan Pheney, 42, of 7113 S. Scenic Dr., New Era, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) March 23 following a State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) investigation for a felony of…

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Hart man arrested for drugged driving.

March 31, 2017

Hart man arrested for drugged driving. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 19-year-old Hart man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Thursday, March 30, at 9:10 p.m. for operating under the influence of drugs on Oceana Drive near Filmore Road. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. A charge of possession of a concealed…

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78th District Court sentencings.

March 30, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Gregory Stout, 19, of 781 W. Washington Rd., Twin Lake, was found guilty March 27 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) underage .02-.07. and was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE) and $565 in…

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Warrant arrests top police activity.

March 30, 2017

Warrant arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, March 28, 2017: – 4:15 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), wellbeing check, Hancock Street, Village of Pentwater. – 6:20 a.m., (OCSO), 911 disconnect, 500 block of Griswold Street, City of Hart. – 4:03 p.m., (OCSO), phone threats, South 88th Avenue, Grant Township. –…

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‘Count MI Vote’ meeting Sunday in Pentwater.

March 29, 2017

‘Count MI Vote’ meeting Sunday in Pentwater. #OceanaCounty #VotersNotPoliticians PENTWATER — Local residents have a chance to learn more about the boundaries of congressional and legislative districts Sunday, April 2, from 1-3 p.m. at the Pentwater Friendship Center on North Rush Street. The town hall forum focuses “on taking the power to draw these districts away from professional politicians who…

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Body found may be missing man James Hepworth.

March 29, 2017

Body found may be missing man James Hepworth. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CADILLAC — Human remains found Tuesday, March 28, in a heavily-wooded area may likely be the remains of James Hepworth, 37, of the Pentwater area who has been missing for approximately eight months. The badly-decomposed body was found at about 1 p.m. by a cadaver dog approximately…

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Crash, break-in top police activity.

March 28, 2017

Crash, break-in top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity Monday, March 27, 2017: – 5:01 a.m., assist Hart Police Department with a breaking and entering, 600 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. – 7:46 a.m., vehicle crash causing injury, East Monroe Road and North 120th Avenue, Crystal Township. – 8 a.m., car/deer crash,…

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Obituary: Susan Wade, 71, of Muskegon.

March 28, 2017

Obituary: Susan Wade, 71, of Muskegon. Susan Kay Wade, 71, formerly of Whitehall passed away March 24, 2017 at Christian Care Assisted Living Manor in Muskegon. Susan was born February 27, 1946 in Hart, the daughter of Elizabeth (Bette) and Robert Tate. She attended Whitehall High School. Susan is survived by her daughters: Sherri Jane (Brian) Gradisher of Whitehall and…

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Police arrest fugitive driving on a suspended license.

March 27, 2017

Police arrest fugitive driving on a suspended license. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 27-year-old Hart man, who was a wanted fugitive, Saturday, March 25, at 10:20 p.m. on Lake Road near 88th Avenue. The suspect was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and on the fugitive warrant. He was…

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CSC incidents reported.

March 25, 2017

CSC incidents reported. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department responded to two separate criminal sexual conduct (CSC) incidents this week in the City of Hart. An incident was reported Monday, March 20, at 1:10 p.m., according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Another CSC case was reported Wednesday, March 22, at 1:30 p.m. The following is other recent…

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Recent death, posted March 25, 2017.

March 25, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Paula Duford, 67, of Hart, died on Friday, March 24, 2017. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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78th District Court sentencings.

March 24, 2017

78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Joseph Grant Prus, 24, of 11405 Russell Rd., Twin Lake, was found guilty March 20 of attempted indecent exposure and was sentenced to six months discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed;…

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Arraignments include CSC, assault with gun.

March 24, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Neal Ashley Hopkins, 40, of 1330 Sheron Chapel Rd., Lafayette, Indiana, was arrested March 15 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old.…

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Sheriff warns of IRS scam.

March 23, 2017

Sheriff warns of IRS scam. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is continuing to receive complaints from local people who are receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be IRS representatives, and the callers are threatening the people with arrest. “Please be advised that, once again, citizens are receiving telephone calls and voicemail messages…

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Health department officials ‘troubled’ by federal health care proposals.

March 23, 2017

  Health department officials ‘troubled’ by federal health care proposals. #NorthernMichiganPublicHealthAlliance   #DistrictHealth Department10 GAYLORD, Michigan – The Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance (NMPHA) is “troubled” by the “harms” the American Health Care Act (AHCA) would make to the public health system and health insurance availability, according to an NMPHA press release. NMPHA, made up of local health departments serving…

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Police investigate truancy complaints.

March 23, 2017

Police investigate truancy complaints. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated five truancy (failure to attend school) complaints at Hart Public Schools Wednesday, March 22, at 1 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The following is other OCSO activity Wednesday, March 22, 2017: – 10:33 a.m., assist Michigan State Police with a medical call, South…

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Recent birth, posted March 23, 2017.

March 23, 2017

Recent birth, reported March 23, 2017.  #OceanaCountyBirths Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Serenity Leeann Schmitz, the daughter of Melissa Schmitz-Bromley and Joshua Bromley of Hart, was born March 14, 2017.   If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…

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Fire destroys garage.

March 22, 2017

Fire destroys garage. #OceanaCountyNews #Walkerville By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A garage at 9022 E. Clock Rd. was destroyed by a fire Wednesday, March 22, shortly after noon, but firefighters saved the family’s nearby house from major damage. The garage, owned by Lee and Ashley Oomen, was insured, they said. Lee said he came home for lunch and…

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