New Era man, 19, sent to jail for invading home.

December 5, 2016

New Era man, 19, sent to jail for invading home. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 19-year-old New Era man was sentenced to serve 45 days up front of a six-month discretionary jail term Monday, Dec. 5, in 27th Circuit Court, for a conviction of third-degree home invasion. Levi Alan Richard, of 3591 S. Water Rd., initially…

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Ex Wesco clerk sent to jail for embezzling lottery tickets.

December 5, 2016

  Ex Wesco clerk sent to jail for embezzling lottery tickets. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A former clerk at the Wesco convenience store in New Era was sentenced to serve 45 days up front of a three-month discretionary jail term in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 5, for embezzlement. Jason Timothy Lonsbury, 35, of 2374 W.…

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Judge denies defense’s motion in police chief case.

December 5, 2016

Judge denies defense’s motion in police chief case. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Timothy Hayes, the attorney representing fired Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson, made a motion Monday, Dec. 5, in 27th Circuit Court to quash the district court’s ruling of binding Wilson’s embezzlement case up to the higher court. Circuit Court Judge Anthony A. Monton denied…

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Police investigate CSC complaint.

December 5, 2016

Police investigate CSC complaint. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews ROTHBURY — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) complaint that was reported Friday, Dec. 2, at 8:26 p.m. in the village. No other information about the case was immediately available. Other MSP activity over the weekend includes: Friday, Dec. 2, 2016: 8:20 p.m., car/deer crash,…

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Recent births, reported Dec. 5, 2016.

December 5, 2016

Recent births, reported Dec. 5, 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.  Veronica Eve Nicole Salinas, the daughter of Ann and Victor Salinas of Walkerville, was born November 27, 2016. Gustavo Noel Cintura, the son of Stephanie Torres and Gustavo Cintura of Hart,…

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Recent deaths, reported Dec. 5, 2016.

December 5, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Rose Mary Harvey, 79, of Walkerville, passed away on December 1, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Charles Rapes, 62, of New Era, died Dec. 2, 2016. Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby.   View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Trooper delivers baby roadside.

December 4, 2016

Trooper delivers baby roadside. #NewaygoCountyNews ‘Eight minutes after being dispatched to the call, Trooper McGuigan was holding a newborn baby in his hands.’ BROOKS TOWNSHIP, (Newaygo County) — Michigan State Police Trooper Owen McGuigan of the Hart Post, with the assistance of a college intern, delivered a healthy baby girl roadside on Spruce Avenue south of M-82 Sunday, Dec. 4,…

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Minor injuries in rollover crash.

December 4, 2016

Minor injuries in rollover crash. #OceanaCountyNews #Rothbury By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Illinois man received minor injuries when the Ford Ranger pickup truck he was driving flipped over along the shoulder of southbound US 31 south of Webster Road Sunday, Dec. 4, at approximately 4:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Schiller. The man,…

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Recent death, reported Dec. 2, 2016.

December 2, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Carl Howard Adams, 80, of Hart, passed away December 2, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Mears fugitive arrested.

December 2, 2016

Mears fugitive arrested. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Mears man was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police on a fugitive warrant Thursday, Dec. 1, at 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of 72nd Avenue. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, Nov. 28, 2016: 8:50 a.m., car/deer crash, US 31 and Shelby Road, Shelby Township.…

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‘Tis the season.

December 2, 2016

‘Tis the season. #OceanaCountyToysforTots HART — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police would like to remind our readers that the MSP post on Polk Road is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at the post Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Other Toys for Tots drop-off…

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78th District Court arraignments include heroin, meth charges.

December 2, 2016

78th District Court arraignments include heroin, meth charges. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: – Albert Davis, 29, of 9282 S. 192nd Ave., Holton, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of heroin possession. Preliminary conference: Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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Obituary: James Brown, 81, Scottville.

December 2, 2016

Obituary: James Brown, 81, Scottville. #MasonCountyDeaths. James Vaughn Brown, 85, of Scottville, passed away on November 29, 2016, at Spectrum Health of Ludington with his loving family by his side.  James was born on February 10, 1935, to the late Arther V. and Mable (Wiley) Brown in Saginaw.  He attended Marlette High School and graduated in 1952.  He married Mary…

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Pentwater PD reports rash of thefts from vehicles.

December 1, 2016

Pentwater PD reports rash of thefts from vehicles. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews PENTWATER — Just one day after the Hart Police Department issued a statement about a recent rash of thefts from vehicles, the Pentwater Police Department issued a similar statement. “Over the course of the last few days, Pentwater police have taken several reports of unlocked vehicles being entered and items…

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78th District Court proceedings.

December 1, 2016

78th District Court proceedings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in 78th District Court: Sentencing – Michael Ray Hale, 29, of 105 Woodlawn Ave., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 28 of larceny less than $200 and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served…

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Living in the OC: Celebration of Trees lights up library.

November 30, 2016

Living in the OC: Celebration of Trees lights up library. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY — The Friends of the Shelby Area District Library are busily preparing for the 22nd Annual Celebration of the Trees set for Thursday, Dec.…

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Chief urges residents to keep cars, houses locked.

November 30, 2016

City experiencing rash of thefts from vehicles. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HART — The Hart Police Department is urging residents to lock their vehicles and homes due to several larcenies from vehicles in recent weeks, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “Theft reports of suspects stealing items from unlocked vehicles are specifically being reported,” Salazar said. “Suspects are going car-to-car, checking vehicles…

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Health and Human Services participating in Operation Good Cheer.

November 30, 2016

Health and Human Services participating in Operation Good Cheer.  #Christmas2016. LUDINGTON — Health and Human Services agencies in Mason and Oceana counties will participate in Child and Family Services of Michigan’s Operation Good Cheer program.  Child and Family Services of Michigan has sponsored and coordinated this program since its inception in 1971, granting holiday wishes to children in foster care…

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