78th District Court sentencings.

June 30, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Kara Frances Johnson, 25, of 5900 Water Rd., Rothbury, was found guilty June 27 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); and…

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Motorist rear-ends road commission tractor mower.

June 29, 2016
Motorist rear-ends road commission tractor mower.

#OceanaCountyNews #CrystalValleyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 39-year-old Walkerville woman and her child received minor injuries Wednesday afternoon, June 29, when the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer they were traveling in rear-ended an Oceana County Road Commission tractor that was mowing the grass along the shoulder of Madison Road near 156th Avenue. The woman hit the rear tractor tire;…

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Tools, keys stolen.

June 29, 2016
Tools, keys stolen.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post are investigating a larceny of keys and tools reported Tuesday, June 28, at 8:03 a.m. in the 100 block of Water Road. Other MSP activity Tuesday includes: 12:57 p.m., trespassing, 6000 block of Winston Road, Claybanks Township. – 8:17 p.m., a 27-year-old Hart woman was arrested for driving…

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‘All That Jazz’ concert at Stone Church July 30.

June 29, 2016
‘All That Jazz’ concert at Stone Church July 30.

#OceanaCountyNews #LittlePointSableAssociation #CommunityFoundationofOceanaCounty BENONA TOWNSHIP — The Little Point Sable Association (LPSA) is again teaming up with the Community Foundation for Oceana County to host “All That Jazz – an Evening of Fine Entertainment’ that is also an investment in Oceana County arts. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 30, in the beautiful and acoustically-sound LPSA “Stone Church”…

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Photos of stolen snowmobiles released.

June 29, 2016
Photos of stolen snowmobiles released.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched last Thursday, June 16, to a farm near the address of 5883 W. Deer Rd. for a larceny of a covered trailer with two vintage racing snowmobiles. The snowmobiles are a 1971 340 TNT Ski Doo and a 1980 Yamaha Enticer. Both sleds are valued at approximately $2,000 and both had…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include breaking and entering, receiving and concealing.

June 29, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include breaking and entering, receiving and concealing.

#OceanaCountyNews       #CourtNews The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court:   Kyle Nathaniel Russell, 31, of 7729 Arrowhead Dr., Weidman, Michigan, was found guilty April 25 of breaking and…

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At least 50,000 attended festival; 29 felony drug charges.

June 28, 2016
At least 50,000 attended festival; 29 felony drug charges.

#OceanaCountyNews   #ElectricForestFestival    #EF2016 GRANT TOWNSHIP — At least 50,000 people attended last weekend’s 2016 Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort near Rothbury, and there are 29 felony drug charges and 18 various misdemeanor charges pending, according the Michigan State Police. “The MSP was again contracted by festival promoters to provide on-site law enforcement services for the…

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Generous donation.

June 28, 2016
Generous donation.

 #OceanaCountyNews   #HartNews HART — The Hart Area Pickle Ball Club recently donated $900 to the City of Hart’s John Gurney Park for the playground fund. The club raised money by having a tournament during the National Asparagus Festival.

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Stolen animal costumes, balloons reported at EF.

June 28, 2016
Stolen animal costumes, balloons reported at EF.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police received reports of stolen animal costumes and costume balloons at the Electric Forest Festival Monday, June 27. The animal costume larceny was reported at 2 a.m., and the balloon larceny was reported at 7:15 p.m. Other MSP activity Monday includes: – 1:53 a.m., assault, EF. – 2:39…

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Motorcycle crashes into tractor; drugs suspected.

June 28, 2016
Motorcycle crashes into tractor; drugs suspected.

#OceanaCountyNews #Motorcycle/TractorCrash HART TOWNSHIP — A 57-year-old Mears man riding a motorcycle was injured when he struck a spray-rig being pulled by a tractor Tuesday, June 28, at 5:23 a.m. on West Taylor Road where it over passes US 31, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. “The cyclist suffered a possible broken leg, arm and other injuries,…

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Lansing man dies after festival.

June 27, 2016

#OceanaCountyNews   #ElectricForestFestival GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Michigan State Police, Hart post, and the Oceana County Medical Examiner’s Office are awaiting the results of an autopsy to be conducted on Michael John Stephenson, a 22-year-old Lansing, Michigan man, who suffered a medical emergency after the Electric Forest Festival Monday, June 27, at approximately 9:30 a.m. and subsequently passed away, according…

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Many drug-related arrests at EF.

June 27, 2016
Many drug-related arrests at EF.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — Michigan State Police from the Hart post made many drug-related arrests over the weekend at the Electric Forest Festival. Friday, June 24, 2016: 3:25 a.m., a 23-year-old Grandville, Ohio man was arrested for possession of marijuana and edibles, Oceana Dr. and Roosevelt Rd., Grant Township. 10:50 a.m., larceny, EF, Grant Township. Noon, crash involving minor…

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WSCC, MSU sign ag education agreement.

June 27, 2016
WSCC, MSU sign ag education agreement.

#OceanaCountyNews #WestShoreCommunityCollege #OceanaAgriculture By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Today, West Shore Community College entered into a formal agreement with Michigan State University to offer two new associate of applied arts and sciences degrees; one in agricultural operations and another in fruit and vegetable management. The partnership allows students to earn a certificate from Michigan State’s Institute…

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Recent deaths, reported June 27, 2016.

June 27, 2016

#OceanaCountyDeaths Sharon Ream, 66, of New Era, died June 24, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Nancy Babinec, 67, of Hart, died Saturday, June 25, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Mary Fekken, 89, of New Era, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Vintage snowmobiles stolen.

June 27, 2016
Vintage snowmobiles stolen.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched last Thursday, June 16, to a farm near the address of 5883 W. Deer Rd. for a larceny of a covered trailer and two vintage racing snowmobiles. The snowmobiles are a 1971 340 TNT Ski Doo and a 1980 Yamaha Enticer. Both sleds are valued at approximately $2,000 and both had…

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Don’t let the name fool you – there’s more than loud music at Electric Forest.

June 26, 2016
Don’t let the name fool you – there’s more than loud music at Electric Forest.

#OceanaCountyNews #ElectricForestFestival By Mark Lewis. Contributing Writer. GRANT TOWNSHIP – When you think of the Electric Forest Festival, music probably is the first thing to come to mind. And rightfully so – the roster, heavy on EDM DJs and jam band and experimental aficionados, features among the best from both genres. And while there is tons of great music at…

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Sherwood Forest – The heart of Electric Forest.

June 26, 2016
Sherwood Forest – The heart of Electric Forest.

#OceanaCountyNews #ElectricForestFestival By Mark Lewis. Contributing Writer. GRANT TOWNSHIP – Yes, people come to the Electric Forest Festival for the music. But they stay for the forest. A particular forest, in fact – Sherwood Forest, the sprawling stretch of art and display-enhanced woods that separates the festival’s Ranch Arena and Sherwood Stage. Sherwood Forest debuted at the original ROTHBURY Festival…

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Tiger band to play Saturday at EF.

June 24, 2016
Tiger band to play Saturday at EF.

#ElectricForestFestival GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Shelby High School Band, under the direction of Curt Isakson, is once again performing at the Electric Forest Festival at the Double JJ Resort. The Tiger band will perform Saturday, June 25, at approximately 4:15 p.m. in front of the Hangar stage. The 47-member band, including alumni, will perform “All American Nightmare” by Hinder and…

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