Police release bar break-in surveillance photos.

July 15, 2016
Police release bar break-in surveillance photos.

#OceanaCountyNews    #PoliceNews COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Surveillance photos of suspects stealing over $2,500 from the cash register tills during a break-in of the River City Inn, at 8347 E. Washington Road in the Ruby Creek area were released by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Friday, July 15. According to Lt. Craig Mast, the break-in occurred Sunday, July 10, at 12:13…

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Mt. Pleasant man allegedly abuses child in front of crowd of beach goers.

July 15, 2016
Mt. Pleasant man allegedly abuses child in front of crowd of beach goers.

#OceanaCountyNews #SilverLakeNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A felony child abuse warrant has been issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for a 37-year-old Mount Pleasant man who allegedly dragged his 5-year-old adopted son into Silver Lake and forcibly held his head under water repeatedly in front of a crowd of beach goers Wednesday, July 13, shortly after 5 p.m., according to…

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78th District Court arraignments include assault with dangerous weapon.

July 14, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include assault with dangerous weapon.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Julie Ann Theodore, 32, of 6981 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) July 10 for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Preliminary conference: July 18 at 3 p.m.…

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78th District Court sentencings.

July 14, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Logan Thomas Hutchinson, 20, of 5548 N. 108th Ave., Hart, was found guilty July 11 of operating while impaired and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time served if imposed; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE);…

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Recent births, reported July 14, 2016.

July 14, 2016
Recent births, reported July 14, 2016.

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.  Elias John VanHuizen, the son of Amanda Card of Shelby, was born July 6, 2016. Harleigh Kae Howe, the daughter of Angel Madsen and Dominic Howe of Ludington, was born July 6, 2016. Jackson Friese Kelly, the son of…

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Great Lakes Energy awards grants to Ferry Twp. Fire Dept., OC Historical and Genealogical Society.

July 13, 2016

  #OceanaCountyNews #GreatLakesEnergy The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society and the Ferry Township Fire Department have each been awarded grants from the Great Lakes Energy People Fund. The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, located in Hart, was awarded $1,000, which will go towards the creation of an informational brochure about area historical organizations. The Ferry Township Fire Department…

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Recent deaths, reported July 13, 2016.

July 13, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths Robert J. Beyer, 86, of Hart, died July 12, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Maxine Royal Huggard, 94, of Shelby, died July 5, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Willia Jean VanLaan, 85, of Shelby, died July 8, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Gregory Niblick, 64 of Hesperia and formerly of New Era died…

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Seminar will offer retirement preparation tools.

July 13, 2016
Seminar will offer retirement preparation tools.

#AmeripriseFinancial LUDINGTON — How prepared are you for retirement? Mike Heckman, a certified financial planner with Ameriprise Financial, along with Aaron Thiel, insurance specialist will host a seminar Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harbor View Marina, 400 S. Rath Ave. to discuss retirement planning. The seminar will feature Kim Daley, regional vice president of Riversource Life Insurance Company…

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Over $2,500 stolen in bar break-in.

July 13, 2016
Over $2,500 stolen in bar break-in.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. COLFAX TOWNSHIP — Over $2,500 was stolen from the cash register tills during a break-in of the River City Inn, at 8347 E. Washington Road in the Ruby Creek area. According to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast, the break-in occurred in the early morning hours Sunday, July 10. “Later that morning at…

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Moped crash, trail cam theft.

July 13, 2016
Moped crash, trail cam theft.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post were dispatched to a moped crash involving minor injuries Tuesday, July 12, at 6:24 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Ridge Road. MSP is also investigating a larceny of a trail camera and trespassing in the southeast corner of Section 2 in Otto Township reported Monday,…

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Speeding causes crash.

July 13, 2016
Speeding causes crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #RothburyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two people were transported to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on South Water Road at West Wilke Road near the Double JJ Resort Tuesday, July 12, at approximately 11 p.m. According to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report, both drivers involved in the Rothbury-area crash admitted that they…

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2 injured in crash.

July 13, 2016
2 injured in crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #RothburyNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — Two people were injured following a two-vehicle crash on Water Road at West Wilke Road near the Double JJ Resort Tuesday, July 12, at approximately 11 p.m. According to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Bosley, the injuries are non-life-threatening. A sedan struck a pole: flipped over; and came rest on its side. A pickup…

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Input about drugs, alcohol from young adults needed.

July 12, 2016
Input about drugs, alcohol from young adults needed.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountySubstanceAbusePreventionCoalition The Oceana County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is gathering insight from residents ages 18 to 25 through an online survey tool. The survey is available to anyone aged 18 to 25 who resides in Oceana County, and it will remain open until the end of August. Young adults who take the survey will have the opportunity to receive…

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Circuit Court sentencings include utility fraud, assault, car theft.

July 11, 2016
Circuit Court sentencings include utility fraud, assault, car theft.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: Timothy Edward Kevwitch, 49, of 6991 S. 88th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty May 25 of public utility fraud over $500. He was sentenced July 6 to serve 40 days upfront of a nine-month discretionary jail term with credit for 12 days served…

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Hesperia woman, 17, cited following crash.

July 11, 2016
Hesperia woman, 17, cited following crash.

#OceanaCountyNews #Police News HART — A 17-year-old Hesperia woman was cited by the Hart Police Department for failure to yield right-of-way and no proof of insurance following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, July 9, at 4:20 p.m. at the intersection of Polk Road and Oceana Drive, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. The teen was traveling north on Oceana…

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4-year-old crash victim still critical, but stable.

July 8, 2016
4-year-old crash victim still critical, but stable.

#OceanaCountyNews #US31Crash By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The youngest victim of the semi, two-car crash Tuesday afternoon, July 5, on southbound US 31 near Stony Lake Road remains in critical condition, but stable, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast Friday, and the other crash victims “are doing well.” Connor Julius Weston, 4, of Port Huron was…

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Police investigate purse, gas thefts.

July 8, 2016
Police investigate purse, gas thefts.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The following is recent police activity: Wednesday, July 6, 2016: 12:51 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 19-year-old Fowlerville man was cited for improper plate, 400 block of Lighthouse Drive, Golden Township. 3 p.m., (Hart Police Department), a purse that was left briefly in front of a downtown business in the City of Hart was stolen. The purse contained…

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Hospice, OCCOA to honor vets July 14.

July 8, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews      #WeHonorVeterans HART – Hospice of Michigan and the Oceana County Council on Aging will honor veterans and their spouses during a We Honor Veterans pinning ceremony Thursday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m. at OCCOA, 621 E. Main St. This free event is open to the public. Veterans representing each of the military branches will be presented with…

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