#OceanaCountyNews #Shelby SHELBY TOWNSHIP — James Grantz, 54, died after being crushed by a stack of apple boxes that he was moving with his tractor in his orchard on West Weaver Road near South Water Road Thursday, Sept. 29, shortly after 11 a.m., according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “Oceana County deputies were dispatched to assist at a medical…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A former Oceana County sheriff’s deputy, who had worked for the department for over 11 years, is facing criminal charges. Wesley John Hanks, 52, of Hart, was arrested by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for misdemeanor charges of malicious destruction of trees, shrubs, crops, grass, turf, soil less than $200…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Ivan Robert Wilde, 66, of St. Ignace and Hart, passed away September 27, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a case of three marijuana plants found in the area of Fish Road near Section 29 Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. Other recent MSP activity includes: Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016: 1:55 a.m., operating while intoxicated and operating under the influence of drugs, US 31…
#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Hart man currently lodged in the Muskegon Correctional Facility was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 26, to two to seven years in prison for a conviction of heroin delivery. Anthony Werner Priese initially faced up to life in prison for a charge of delivery of heroin causing death…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was sentenced to 21 months to 15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 26. “I’m sorry,” said Gilberto Miguel Colon to Judge Anthony A. Monton. “I hope for the best, and expect the worst.” Sentencing guidelines…
#OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal case against former Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson, 62, is set for a motion hearing in 27th Circuit Court, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. The case was bound over to circuit court during a preliminary conference in 78th District Court last month. Wilson’s court-appointed attorney, Timothy Hayes, appeared before Judge…
#OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: William Henry Riggs, 74, of Mears, passed away September 27, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.
#OceanaCountyNews #HauntedAcres #StonyLake 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. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Halloween is the time of year when adults can act like kids by dressing up in costumes and acting ghoulishly. And what better place is there to act like a devilish…
Exhibit is a local, collaborative effort. #OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater #ArtPrize2016 ‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. PENTWATER — A group of 35 local artists has created a masterpiece, “Michigan: A Great Lakes Love Affair,” that is competing in ArtPrize 2016. The impressive work showcases the local landscape, displaying…
#OceanaCountyNews #StonyLake By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. STONY LAKE — A 2004 full-size Chevrolet pickup truck ignited in flames on Scenic Drive near Camp Miniwanca right after the truck pulled a boat out of Stony Lake Friday, Sept. 23, at approximately 2:30 p.m. The pickup truck was totally destroyed in the fire, but the Master Craft boat that was pulled out…
Editor’s Note: This story that originally was published Sept. 21 was re-posted Sept. 23, reflecting new information from the sheriff’s office that the sister who was with Hannah was her older sister — not her younger sister, as we were initially told. OCP was initially informed that the sister was 9 years old, but we were notified that the sister…
#TheLand #OceanaCountyAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. HART TOWNSHIP — Change happens quickly at Rennhack Orchards. Because the family owned operation owns its own farm market — and grows a majority of its produce for that market — the Rennhacks can study consumer trends and adjust their products according to what the customer demands. The farm market is located at…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned this week in 78th District Court: Felonies – Katherine Glover, 32, of 15065 Tess Court, Grand Haven, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felony counts of forgery and uttering/publishing stemming from an April 2014 incident. Preliminary conference: Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: – Jude Robert Maguire, 28, of 5020 W. Water Rd., New Era, was found guilty Sept. 19 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; and $1,055…
#OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. Editor’s Note: This story was updated Sept. 22 at 4:33 p.m., reflecting new information from the sheriff’s office that the sister who was with Hannah was her older sister — not her younger sister, as we were initially told. OCP was initially informed that the sister was 9 years old, but we were notified…
#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews HART — Police are seeking warrants for a 24-year-old Shelby man who allegedly stole a minivan in the Village of Shelby; led police on a high-speed chase; and then crashed into a large stack of bushel crates early Tuesday morning, Sept. 20. “At 2:12 a.m. this morning Mason-Oceana Central Dispatch advised all police units in the county to…
#OceanaCountyNews #Pentwater PENTWATER — Hannah Harris, a 10-year-old Lansing girl, drowned after falling off a paddle board in Lake Michigan near Charles Mears State Park Monday, Sept. 19. The drowning was a “terrible tragedy,” said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Hannah was not wearing a life vest. “At 3:47 p.m., the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, along with several…
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