78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

December 18, 2016

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Zachary Aaron Dixon, 23, of 748 Winter St., Spring Lake, was found guilty Nov. 21 of malicious destruction of property (MDOP) less than $200 and was sentenced Dec. 12 to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

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Sheriff-Elect completes leadership training.

December 17, 2016

Sheriff-Elect completes leadership training. #OceanaCountyNews HART — Oceana County Sheriff-Elect Craig Mast recently completed a two-week training program designed for newly-elected sheriffs sponsored by the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA). Sheriff-Elect Mast, who will officially take office Jan. 1, 2017, satisfied all requirements and earned a certificate of completion. “The New Sheriffs’ Leadership Institute consists of two weeks of highly-intensive training,”…

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Sgt. Skipski honored for 20 years of service.

December 17, 2016

Sgt. Skipski honored for 20 years of service. #OceanaCountyNews #HartPoliceDepartment HART — Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department was honored during the Dec. 12 Hart City Council meeting for his 20 years of service to the community. Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar presented Skipski with a plaque for reaching the milestone in his career. “On December 1st, 2016,…

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Community rallies to help fire victims.

December 17, 2016

Community rallies to help fire victims. #OceanaCountyNews HART — In the true spirit of giving, the local community has rallied together to help the victims of the devastating fire at Parkview Manor Thursday morning, Dec. 15. Oceana’s Home Partnership has provided a list of specific needs of the residents who lost everything in the massive fire that destroyed two of…

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Taranko is Michigan’s ‘Outstanding Principal.’

December 16, 2016

Taranko is Michigan’s ‘Outstanding Principal.’ #OceanaCountyNews #HartPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The “dynamic” Amy Taranko, who is the Spitler Elementary School principal for Hart Public Schools, was recently awarded as the “2016 Outstanding Practicing Principal” by the Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools Principals Association. “We nominated her because we always thought she was the best,” said Hart Superintendent…

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Driver allegedly wields gun at pedestrian.

December 16, 2016

Driver allegedly wields gun at pedestrian. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating an incident that involved a suspect brandishing a gun at a pedestrian on Hart Street Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 9:05 p.m., said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. A male pedestrian was approached by a dark-colored SUV, and the passenger began talking to him. The…

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Vending machines vandalized.

December 16, 2016

Vending machines vandalized. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police received a report of malicious destruction of property to the vending machines at the Rothbury rest area on southbound US 31 Monday, Dec. 12, at 1:03 p.m. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, Dec. 12, 2016: 9 a.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31…

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Lighthouse volunteers needed for 2017 season.

December 16, 2016

Lighthouse volunteers needed for 2017 season.  LUDINGTON — Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association is looking for volunteers to be lighthouse keepers next summer. The SPLKA is a nonprofit organization that manages four western Michigan lighthouses: Big Sable Lighthouse in the Ludington State Park, the Ludington North Breakwater Light, Little Sable Point Lighthouse in Silver Lake State Park near Mears, and…

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Crash victim remains critical.

December 16, 2016

Crash victim remains critical. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER — A 76-year-old man who was airlifted from Mercy Lakeshore Campus in Shelby to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids for injuries sustained in a rollover crash on Park Street near Oceana Drive early Wednesday morning, Dec. 14, remains in critical condition, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Det. Shane Hasty. Dennis Craig is…

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Fire ‘scare’ at Wilson’s store.

December 16, 2016

Fire ‘scare’ at Wilson’s store. #OceanaCountyNews  #Mears GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Just one day after the massive apartment fire at the Parkview Manor apartment complex in Hart, Wilson’s General Store near Mears had a fire “scare” Friday morning, Dec. 16, at approximately 5 a.m. Related story here “Wilson’s General Store had a fire scare this morning when they opened,” said Oceana…

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Recent birth, reported December 16, 2016.

December 16, 2016

Recent birth, reported December 16, 2016.  #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.  Corbin Allan Morgan, the son of Kasey and Jeremy Morgan of Hart, was born December 15, 2016. If you have a birth announcement and photo to post, please email to…

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Tenant witnessed people jumping out windows, heard screams for help.

December 15, 2016

Tenant witnessed people jumping out windows, heard screams for help. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. UPDATE: Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator James Duram notified OCP at 4:46 p.m. Thursday that residents will not be able to return to their apartments until Friday due to utility issues.  HART — Becca Gallop, a mother of two young girls, lives in apartment…

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Minor injuries in apartment fire; donations being accepted.

December 15, 2016

Minor injuries in apartment fire; donations being accepted. Big Hart Brewing Company and Gale’s IGA are designated drop-off sites. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. UPDATE: Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator James Duram notified OCP at 4:46 p.m. Thursday that residents will not be able to return to their apartments until Friday due to utility issues. HART — The six…

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‘People were jumping out windows’ during apartment fire.

December 15, 2016

‘People were jumping out windows’ during apartment fire. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Several people are injured and 81 residents are displaced due to a massive fire at the Parkview Manor apartment complex at 710 East Main Street early Thursday morning, Dec. 15. “People were jumping out windows,” said Hart Area Fire Chief Ken Klotz. It was…

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6 people injured in apartment fire.

December 15, 2016
6 people injured in apartment fire.

6 people injured in apartment fire. #OceanaCountyNews #Hart HART — Six people are injured, and 80 residents are displaced due to an apartment fire in the 700 block of Main Street that ignited at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. Two buildings were destroyed in the fire, according to Hart Area Fire Chief Ken Klotz. Six people were taken to the…

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Man, 76, airlifted following rollover crash.

December 14, 2016

Man, 76, airlifted following rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER — A 76-year-old man was airlifted from Mercy Lakeshore Campus in Shelby to Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids for injuries sustained in a rollover crash on Park Street early Wednesday morning, Dec. 14, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Det. Shane Hasty. The man was driving a Dodge Durango that rolled…

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Judge rules that trucker face misdemeanor.

December 13, 2016

Judge rules that trucker face misdemeanor. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews HART — The 26-year-old Scottville trucker who rear-ended a family of five and another motorist, critically injuring a 4-year-old boy July 5 on southbound US 31 near the New Era exit, will face a misdemeanor charge. Judge H. Kevin Drake of 78th District Court ruled Monday, Dec. 12,…

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Recent births, posted Dec. 12, 2016.

December 12, 2016

Recent birth, reported December 12, 2016.  #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.  Anastasia Lynn Rodriguez, the daughter of Jenna and Christian Rodriguez of Shelby, was born December 7, 2016. Winter Moon Camargo, the daughter of Nadean Pranger and Vincent Camargo of Hart, was…

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