Judge Monton to retire.

October 13, 2016
Judge Monton to retire.

#OceanaCountyNews Judge Monton to retire. HART — The Honorable Anthony A. Monton, the judge for the 27th Circuit Court, announced his retirement from the bench effective March 1, 2017. The 27th Circuit Court encompasses Oceana and Newaygo counties. Judge Monton was first elected judge for the 27th Circuit Court in 1988 and took the bench in January of 1989. He…

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Republican rally Sunday.

October 12, 2016
Republican rally Sunday.

#OceanaCountyNews #Election2016 Republican rally Sunday. HART — The Oceana County Republican Committee will hold a Get-Out-The-Vote rally Sunday, Oct. 16, at Hart Pizza. “The rally will be a casual, fun event where attendees can meet and talk with our local and state officials and candidates,” said Chairman Dr. Rudy Ochs. “We have invited Congressman Bill Huizenga to speak”. Pizza and…

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Alcohol factor in rollover crash, warrant pending.

October 11, 2016
Alcohol factor in rollover crash, warrant pending.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Alcohol factor in rollover crash, warrant pending. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A warrant is pending for a 31-year-old Walkerville woman who crashed the 1999 GMC Suburban she was driving early last Friday morning, Oct. 7, into a tree near East Tyler Road and North 144th Avenue, according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The woman was transported by ambulance…

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Police capture teen break-in suspects.

October 11, 2016
Police capture teen break-in suspects.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Police capture teen break-in suspects. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Three suspects who allegedly committed a breaking and entering of a home in the 900 block of South Oceana Drive Monday, Oct. 10, were captured by police and ultimately confessed to the crime, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. A motorist called 911…

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Pedestrian, allegedly intoxicated, cited following crash.

October 11, 2016
Pedestrian, allegedly intoxicated, cited following crash.

#OceanaCountyNews   #PoliceNews Pedestrian, allegedly intoxicated, cited following crash. ROTHBURY — A 32-year-old Hart woman was cited by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for allegedly crossing in front of traffic Monday night, Oct. 10, on Michigan Avenue near Winston Road while intoxicated, causing a crash. The woman received minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle at…

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HMS choir concert Oct. 25.

October 11, 2016

#OceanaCountyEntertainment #HartMiddleSchool HMS choir concert Oct. 25. HART — The Hart Middle School Choir presents its autumn concert Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in the HMS auditorium. Admission is free. Enjoy a fun assortment of music and celebrate student music-making.

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Man sent to prison for delivering heroin to army sergeant who died.

October 10, 2016
Man sent to prison for delivering heroin to army sergeant who died.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews Man sent to prison for delivering heroin to army sergeant who died. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 30-year-old Midland man convicted of heroin delivery was sentenced to one year and one day to 20 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 10. Daniel Ryan Murphy, who pleaded “no contest” last month, was originally charged…

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Fuel thefts top police activity.

October 10, 2016
Fuel thefts top police activity.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Fuel thefts top police activity. The following is recent police activity: Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016: 4:40 p.m., (Hart Police Department), gas drive-off, $42 in fuel stolen, BP gas station, State Street, City of Hart. 7:30 p.m., (HPD), gas drive-off, $34.45 in fuel stolen, BP gas station, State Street, City of Hart. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016: 1:10 p.m., (HPD),…

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Pickup truck rolls several times, ejecting driver.

October 10, 2016
Pickup truck rolls several times, ejecting driver.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Pickup truck rolls several times, ejecting driver. HART TOWNSHIP — A 58-year-old Bitely man received minor injuries after being ejected from the 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup truck he was driving Saturday afternoon, Oct. 8, on West Tyler Road near North 88th Avenue, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “Driver of vehicle #1 said he was…

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Recent death, reported Oct. 10, 2016.

October 10, 2016
Recent death, reported Oct. 10, 2016.

#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Richard G. Zylstra, 71, of Pentwater, passed away October 7, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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78th District Court arraignments include dangerous weapons, fleeing police.

October 7, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include dangerous weapons, fleeing police.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – David Lee Moore, 49, of 1769 S. 88th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested Sept. 13 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent and felony firearm and a misdemeanor…

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78th District Court sentencings include several drunk driving cases.

October 6, 2016
78th District Court sentencings include several drunk driving cases.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews 78th District Court sentencings. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Stella Lynn Hajdu, 32, of 1159 W. McKinley Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty Oct. 3 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if…

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Thieves steal steaks from grocery store.

October 5, 2016
Thieves steal steaks from grocery store.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Thieves steal steaks from grocery store. HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating two separate incidents of shoplifters stealing steaks from Hansen Foods on Polk Road. The first incident Sept. 22 involved the theft of several steaks valued at over $200 total, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Steaks totaling $56 were stolen the second time Sept.…

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Suspect wearing clown mask chases car.

October 5, 2016
Suspect wearing clown mask chases car.

#OceanaCountyNews #Hart Suspect wearing clown mask chases car. HART — The nationwide trend of people dressed as creepy clowns committing crimes has hit locally. The Hart Police Department received a complaint Monday, Oct. 3, at 11:44 p.m. of a person wearing a clown mask chasing after a female who was driving a vehicle on Courtland Street near Johnson Street, said…

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Snowblowers chained outside of business stolen.

October 5, 2016
Snowblowers chained outside of business stolen.

#OceanaCountyNews #Hesperia Snowblowers chained outside of business stolen. NEWFIELD TOWNNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of two new snowblowers from Burrell’s Service Center located at 3916 S. 198th Ave., just outside of Hesperia. “During the morning of October 4, the staff at Burrell’s noticed that overnight someone had stolen two Simplicity snowblowers that were chained…

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Drinking, speeding factors in car/deer rollover crash.

October 5, 2016
Drinking, speeding factors in car/deer rollover crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater Drinking, speeding factors in car/deer rollover crash. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Mears woman was cited for operating while intoxicated after the 2005 Pontiac sedan she was driving struck a deer, causing the car to rollover on West Longbridge Road near Wayne Road Tuesday, Oct. 4, at dusk. According to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report, the…

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Meet the candidates Oct. 11.

October 4, 2016
Meet the candidates Oct. 11.

#OceanaCountyElection2016  #WalkervilleThrives Meet the candidates Oct. 11. WALKERVILLE — With the November election approaching, Walkerville Thrives is sponsoring a “Meet the Candidates” event Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the Walkerville Wesleyan Church gymnasium, located at 144 S. Hamon St. The public is cordially invited. Also, plan on having dinner during the Walkerville Wesleyan Church’s Community Dinner at 6…

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Proper send-off for Old Glory.

October 4, 2016
Proper send-off for Old Glory.

#OceanaCountyNews #Shelby Proper send-off for Old Glory. Contributed by Lori Hogston. SHELBY — Post 30 of the Shelby American Legion, along with local scouts, pay tribute to the disposal of the American Flag. The ceremony is done annually in October to properly dispose of the flag when old flags are worn out. The program started with a Pledge of Allegiance…

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