Trucker’s charge upgraded to a felony. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews HART — The 26-year-old Scottville trucker who rear-ended a family of five and another motorist, July 5, on southbound US 31 near the New Era exit is now facing a felony due to the serious nature of the injuries sustained by a 4-year-old boy involved in the crash.…
78th District Court sentencings. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Richard William Kuehler, 52, of 8686 E. Hogan Rd., Walkerville, pleaded “no contest” Nov. 21 to reckless use of firearms and was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if…
ESD to sell Hart office, expand Mason County facility. #OceanaCountyEducation. AMBER TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — The West Shore Educational Service District’s building and grounds committee has recommended that the ESD sell its Hart office as the district makes plans to upgrade and expand its main facility, located at 2130 W. US 10-31. Superintendent Randy Howe said the ESD staff has doubled…
Inmates caught with jailhouse ‘hooch.’ #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Two male inmates at the Oceana County Jail vomited after drinking a small amount of “hooch” that they made, according to Oceana County Jail Administrator Bethany Carrier. Corrections officers found two cups with the remains of hooch, which is homemade alcohol, in the mens’ cell, Oct. 9,…
Hesperia man wanted by police. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews HESPERIA — Jonny Leslie Linville, 28, of Hesperia is wanted by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) on a manufacturing methamphetamine charge, according to a SSCENT press release issued Wednesday, Nov. 23. Linville is a white male, 5’9″ and 145 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. If you know…
Credit card fraud tops police activity. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016: 11 a.m., credit card fraud, 8000 block of West Lake Villa, Golden Township. 6:39 p.m., one-vehicle crash, no injuries, US 31 and Oceana Drive, Grant Township. 9:40 p.m., a 40-year-old Hart man was arrested for…
Over $200,000 donated…and counting. #OceanaWomenWhoCare HART — Over $200,000 donated since June of 2012 is the milestone 140 area women will celebrate Tuesday, Dec. 6, when the Oceana Women Who Care decide which area nonprofit they will collectively support with their $100 personal contributions. The meeting will be at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, at 701 Main St., Hart,…
Primozich to lead lake improvement board. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER — The Pentwater Lake Improvement Board recently elected Joe Primozich as president. Newly-elected Pentwater Township Clerk Sue Ann Johnson was elected treasurer of the lake improvement board, and County Commissioner Dean Gustafson will be secretary. The board consists of five members; one representative from each local unit of government; a private…
Grant workshop Dec. 7. #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty HART — The Community Foundation for Oceana County is hosting a grant workshop Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Oceana ESD, at 844 Griswold St. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about the foundation grant process, guidelines and resources. The workshop will also feature a hands-on grant session with…
Convicted sex offender pleads ‘no contest’ to child abuse. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Muskegon man, who is a convicted sex offender, pleaded “no contest” in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 21, to third-degree child abuse. In exchange for Cledis James Montgomery’s plea, one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under 13…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews Hamilton man faces prison for cottage break-in; arson charge dropped. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hamilton, Michigan man faces a minimum two-year prison term for breaking into a northern Oceana County cottage last summer. Evidence at the cottage indicates that someone tried set it on fire in an attempt to cover up the crime, Oceana…
Man admits to drinking case of beer before high-speed chase. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Shelby man testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 21, that he drank a case of beer and some liquor before leading police on a high-speed chase with a stolen minivan last September. Bernabe Luevano, of 134 N. Michigan Ave.,…
Shelby man arrested on several charges following chase. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews SHELBY — A 26-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Sunday, Nov. 20, at 9:50 p.m. on charges of fleeing and eluding, second-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended on Oceana Drive near Kelly Street, said MSP Sgt. Charles Hockanson. Other…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to MCP: Lawrence L. Horton, 73, of Ruby Creek and Branch, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Hart See full list of 2016 deaths here.
‘The Playground’ barn destroyed by fire. #OceanaCountyNews #StonyLake By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — “The Playground” barn, which has been a venue for concerts and halloween parties for the last decade, burned down early Saturday morning, Nov. 19. See related story Firefighters were dispatched to scene at 7970 W. Park Rd. at 2:45 a.m., said Grant Township Fire Chief…
Living in the OC: Giving thanks. #OceanaCountyNews #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. SHELBY — For 17 years, the local community has worked together to provide a delicious Thanksgiving feast for those in need and others who may not have a family…
UPDATE: The homeowner who brought this to our attention states that approximately an hour after this story was posted that she was contacted by the road commission, which took responsibility for the pile. The DNR also contacted OCP and said it was the road commission’s pile. These deer were struck by vehicles – no poaching occurred. The pile has been…
Arraignments include meth possession, home invasion. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Donald Wayne McCallum, 34, of 5136 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of methamphetamine/ecstasy possession. Preliminary conference: Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
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