OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews Ex-deputy’s ‘turfing’ trial begins Tuesday. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The jury trial against fired Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Wesley John Hanks, 52, who faces two misdemeanor “turfing” charges and a charge of using a police radio while committing a misdemeanor, is set to begin Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. in 78th District Court. Newaygo County…
Shelby man sent to jail for knifepoint robbery. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Shelby man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, to serve one year in jail for a conviction of unarmed robbery. Javier Borrego, of 354 Pine St., initially faced up to life in prison for holding a knife to the…
Montague man receives 5-25 year prison term for CSC. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man received a five to 25 year prison sentence in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, for a first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) conviction. Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the charge last month. Judge Anthony…
Man, 18, sent to prison for sexually assaulting young girl. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to 51 months to 25 years in prison Monday, Jan. 30, in 27th Circuit Court for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Kenneth Eugene Carr, of 6981 128th Ave., sexually assaulted a girl under…
17 guns stolen in break-in. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews WEARE TOWNSHIP — “Seventeen different guns, along with clothing and knives were stolen,” during a breaking and entering Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1:18 p.m. in the 4600 block of West Adams Road, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The case is under investigation. The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating…
Monster catch. #HartLake #HugePike Lucas Farias of Hart, pulled in this 39-inch, 11-pound northern pike while ice fishing on Hart Lake near the Hart Dam Saturday, Jan. 28. Congratulations, Lucas, on the awesome catch! -Contributed photo. This story is copyrighted © 2017 by Media Group 31, LLC and may not be reproduced without its expressed written consent. Please see Use…
78th District Court arraignments include fleeing police, car theft, forgery. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Jason Lee Spears, 22, of 3562 Algonquin Dr., Muskegon, was arrested Jan. 7 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of third-degree fleeing a police officer; firearms possession…
Walkerville woman dies in trailer fire. #Walkerville #Fatalfire By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LILLEY TOWNSHIP (Newaygo County) — Mari Sue Conkle, 36, of Walkerville died in a single-wide trailer fire Wednesday morning, Jan. 25, in the 9200 block of 13 Mile Road, approximately one mile from the Oceana County line. The fire was dispatched at approximately 10:30 a.m., said Walkerville Fire…
Walkerville man arrested for drunk driving following rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old Walkerville man was arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies for operating while intoxicated Thursday, Jan. 26, at 3:07 a.m. following a rollover crash at the intersection of State and Karen streets. The Hart Police Department (HPD) assisted at the scene. The crash, which was…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Mari Conkle, 36, of Walkerville, died January 25, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Darlene Wierzchowski, 60, of Hesperia, died January 26, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Mary Van Loon, 98, of Whitehall, died January 26, 2017. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives…
Recent birth, reported Jan. 27, 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. Ramiro Adiel Herevia, the son of Clarissa Magallan and Jose Herevia Jr. of Hart, was born January 20, 2017. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Daniel Elmer Tietz, 52, of 1098 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Dec. 12 of second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) and was sentenced Jan. 23 to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; must take…
Obituary: Curt Lambrix, 39, Brighton, formerly of Hart. Curt William Lambrix, 39, of Brighton passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Mercy Health Partners Mercy Campus in Muskegon. He was born October 23, 1977, in Shelby to Arnold and Ellen (Peeraer) Lambrix. Curt graduated from Hart High School in the Class of 1996 and attended Central Michigan University where he…
#OceanaCountyNews #Rollovercrash Three men hurt in rollover crash. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Three local men were transported to Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby for minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash on 72nd Avenue near Baseline Road Wednesday, Jan. 25, at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Trooper Travis Thenikl. The driver of the…
Proceeds go toward K-9 unit for sheriff’s office. #OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountySheriff’sOffice #K-9Unit FERRY TOWNSHIP — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast plans to establish a K-9 unit in the sheriff’s office, and a soup supper at the Newman Church this Friday, Jan. 27, from 5:30-7 p.m. is one step toward that goal. All proceeds from the soup supper will go toward the…
Police investigate stolen Christmas trees, pistol theft, ‘snagged’ purse. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint Monday, Jan. 23, at 4:20 p.m. of approximately 200 Christmas trees stolen in 1900 block of North 94th Avenue. The sheriff’s office received a complaint Monday at 4:51 p.m. of a Beretta 9mm pistol that was stolen in…
Hart man charged with drunk driving causing death. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Hart man faces up to 15 years in prison for the alleged drunk driving death of a 24-year-old Hart man in September of 2015. Michael Keith Bishop, of 5608 N. 136th Ave., was arrested Jan. 2, 2017 by the Michigan State Police…
78th District Court arraignments, sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Kyle Jeffrey Forbes, 22, of 4313 S. 162nd Ave., Hesperia, was arrested Dec. 31 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for felonies of felonious assault and interfering with electronic communications and a misdemeanor of domestic violence.…
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