Attempted phone fraud among police activity.

February 9, 2017

Attempted phone fraud among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is police activity Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017: – 8:25 a.m., (Michigan State Police), car/deer crash, Maple Island and Arthur roads, Greenwood Township. – 8:58 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), motorist assist, southbound US 31, Shelby Township. – 3:45 p.m., (OCSO), motorist cited for expired license, West Monroe Road, Weare Township.…

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Crashes top police activity.

February 8, 2017

Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Monday, Feb. 6, 2017: – 1 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 37-year-old Montague man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS), Oceana Drive near M 20, Shelby Township. – 4:40 p.m., (MSP), one-car crash, no injuries, US 31 near Oceana Drive, Grant Township. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017:…

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Suspicious substance found at store.

February 7, 2017

Suspicious substance found at store. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews ROTHBURY — Oceana County sheriff deputies were dispatched to a “suspicious situation” at the Wesco store at the corner of Oceana Drive and Winston Road Sunday, Feb. 5, at 10:28 p.m. for a “found substance,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent police activity includes: Friday, Feb. 3, 2017: – 2:04 p.m.,…

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Hart woman arrested following knife assault.

February 7, 2017

Hart woman arrested following knife assault. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — A 20-year-old Hart woman faces a charge of felonious assault after allegedly assaulting a 22-year-old man with a knife early Sunday morning, Feb. 5, in the 400 block of Johnson Street, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Erica Kaylynne Gillespie of 416 Johnson St. was arrested by the Hart…

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Recent death, posted Feb. 7, 2017.

February 7, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: John E. Reimer, 75, of Shelby, died Feb. 4, 2017.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Great Lakes Energy accepting Washington, D.C. youth tour applications.

February 6, 2017

Great Lakes Energy accepting Washington, D.C. youth tour applications. Great Lakes Energy (GLE) is looking for six high school sophomores or juniors whose parents or guardians live on GLE lines for a once-in-a-lifetime leadership travel opportunity this summer. From the battlefields of Gettysburg to the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C., the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour will explore leadership lessons…

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Deputies make several warrant arrests over the weekend.

February 6, 2017

Deputies make several warrant arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Friday, Feb. 3, 2017: – 1:36 p.m., gas drive-off, 9500 block of North Business 31, Pentwater Township. Suspect returned and paid. – 2:49 p.m., a 32-year-old North Muskegon woman was arrested for a failure to appear warrant at the…

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Police investigate shoplifting.

February 6, 2017

Police investigate shoplifting. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews ROTHBURY — Surveillance camera footage could prove to be useful for the Hart post of the Michigan State Police’s investigation of two separate shoplifting incidents at Dollar General, located at 7637 Oceana Drive, said Trooper Dan Thomas. The first theft occurred Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11:20 a.m. when a corkscrew wine bottle opener was stolen.…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 6, 2017.

February 6, 2017

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Phila Mae Barnes, 89, New Era, died on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Kenneth Albert Lindstrom, 89, Pentwater, died Saturday, February 4, 2017. James Laverne Norwood, 73, of Hart, died on Thursday, January 26, 2017. Douglas Delace Carrier, 80, Hesperia, died on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Library hosts mac and cheese cook-off, offers more fun activities.

February 5, 2017

Library hosts mac and cheese cook-off, offers more fun activities. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — The winners of the Hesperia Community Library’s Comfort Food Cook-Off Saturday, Jan. 21, include: first prize, $30, Kristina Cechura, “Kickin’ Macaroni and Cheese”; second place, $20, Dawn Haase, Greek Macaroni and Cheese; and third place, $10, Justin Riley, Terry Crew’s “Mac & Jeezy.” Board game night: Kids…

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Meeting will jumpstart new early childhood literacy program.

February 5, 2017

Meeting will jumpstart new early childhood literacy program. #OceanaCountyNews #ReadEarlyReadOften HART — The Community Foundation for Oceana County will host the first Strategic Doing Meeting for the new Read Early, Read Often program Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Oceana ESD building, at 844 Griswold St. Everyone is welcome to be a part of the kick-off of the…

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Ag meeting Feb. 14 focuses on labor regulations.

February 5, 2017

 Ag meeting Feb. 14 focuses on labor regulations. #OceanaCountyNews #MichiganStateUniversityExtension HART – The Michigan State University Extension Office will host the 2017 West Michigan Agricultural Employer Meeting, Feb. 14, at the Hart United Methodist Church, 308 South State St., from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This workshop aims to help producers meet farm labor and safety regulations. Presenters will provide…

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Crashes top police activity.

February 4, 2017

Crashes top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017: – 2 p.m., vehicle crash, no injuries, no citations issued, 3000 block of Polk Road. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017: – 3:14 a.m., assist to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a vehicle crash, no injuries, Polk Road and 64th Avenue,…

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78th District Court arraignments.

February 4, 2017

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joshua Michael Flanery, 23, of 64 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 111, Shelby, was arrested Jan. 24 by OCSO for felonies of assault by strangulation, felonious assault and third-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference: Feb. 6 at 3 p.m.…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings.

February 3, 2017

27th Circuit Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Michael Melvin Johnson, 64, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., Montague, pleaded “no contest” Dec. 19 to first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old and was sentenced Jan. 30 to five to 25 years in prison…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

February 3, 2017

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were recently sentenced in 78th District Court: – Randy Craig Denevan, 30, of 9282 S. 192nd Ave., Holton, was found guilty Jan. 31 of breaking and entering – illegal entry and was sentenced to 42 days in jail with credit for 42 days served; 90…

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Drunk driving, assault among police activity.

February 3, 2017

Drunk driving, assault among police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017: – 4:19 p.m., a 35-year-old Muskegon man arrested for operating while intoxicated, 4300 block of West Monroe Road, Weare Township. – 7:24 p.m., car/deer crash, York Road, Elbridge Township. – 10:55 p.m., juvenile issues, 3300 block of…

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Recent births, posted Feb. 3, 2017.

February 3, 2017

Recent births, reported Feb. 3, 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.  Ethan James Dean, the son of Erica Morse and Michael Dean of Mears, was born January 26, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email…

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