Mears woman seriously injured in Friday crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Mears. MEARS — A 25-year-old Mears woman was seriously injured Friday evening in a single vehicle crash near the intersection of 56th Avenue and 7th Street. According to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the crash took place at about 11:20 p.m. Amber Rae Davis, of 5756 W. Third Street, was traveling in a southbound…
Fire destroys trailer. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — A family of six lost their home when their trailer was destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon, Feb. 12, in the 6400 block of 104th Avenue near Monroe Road. The American Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the family, which includes children ages 6, 5, 2 and…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Saul Castro-Alvarado, 19, of 581 S. Oceana Dr., Shelby, was found guilty Feb. 7 of minor in possession of alcohol (MIP) and was sentenced to $300 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS).…
Award-winning trooper joins Hart post. #OceanaCountyNews #MichiganStatePolice HART — Jacob Grinwis of Whitehall is one of 28 new Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers who will report for work at Michigan State Police posts across the state next week after graduating from the 132nd Trooper Recruit School Friday afternoon, Feb. 10. Trooper Grinwis, who joins the Hart post, received the prestigious…
Assaults top police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017: – 1 a.m., (Hart Police Department), disturbance/verbal argument, 700 block of Dryden Street, City of Hart. No physical assault occurred. – 3:30 p.m., (HPD), medical assist, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. – 5:05 p.m., (HPD), disturbance, State and Wigton streets, City…
78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Paul Ernest Hesse, 63, of 8593 S. Maple Island Rd., Fremont, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – force or coercion stemming from his original…
Lighthouse Realty recognizes top selling agents, real estate market continues to rise. #MasonCountyBusiness. LUDINGTON — Lighthouse Realty recently recognized inducted nine team members into its 2016 Elite Club, those who had an annual sales volume greater than $3 million. The members included Heather Barker, Pamela Buck, Lori Dickenson, Therran Ferguson, Lois Janish, Jamie Loney, Random Messeder, Debby Stevenson, and Ingrid…
Optimists donate $1,000 to library. #HesperiaCommunityLibrary #ShelbyOptimistClub #OceanaCounty HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library recently received a donation of $1,000 from the Shelby Optimist Club for the library’s summer reading programs. The Shelby Optimist Club is a civic organization that encourages members to work to improve themselves and to encourage the same in others. Summer reading is right around the…
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.…
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:…
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.,…
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…
#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.
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…
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…
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.…
#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.
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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