Shelby man allegedly flees police while driving drunk.

May 31, 2016
Shelby man allegedly flees police while driving drunk.

PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — A 23-year-old Shelby man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post on charges of fleeing and eluding police and operating while intoxicated Saturday, May 28, at 2:48 a.m. following a chase that began near the intersection of Monroe and Longbridge roads. The chase spanned approximately 15 miles, ending at Park Place Apartments in…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings include cocaine possession, embezzlement.

May 27, 2016
27th Circuit Court sentencings include cocaine possession, embezzlement.

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: –    James William Sydnor, Jr., 49, of 2209 Riordon St., Muskegon Heights, was found guilty April 25 of possession of a narcotic or cocaine…

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Recent death, reported May 27, 2016.

May 27, 2016

Dorothy Marie Kubon, 96, of Hart, passed away May 25, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. Leland Cutler Jr., 67, of Ludington passed away on May 26, 2016 peacefully at home in Pentwater. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Ludington.   View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Recent death, reported May 26, 2016.

May 26, 2016

Alma Rose Thrailkill, 74, of Hart, passed away May 24, 2016. Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Hart boy missing.

May 26, 2016
Hart boy missing.

UPDATE: “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office just got a call from a Muskegon cab driver who stated he saw this story on the news and wanted to tell us he’d picked up a kid matching that description and by the name of Miramontes,” stated Lt. Craig Mast. “The cab driver says he took the young man to the Greyhound Station…

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Arraignments include strangulation, larceny.

May 26, 2016
Arraignments include strangulation, larceny.

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 arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Magistrate: Felonies – Andrew James Lane, 24, of 6151 E. Filmore Rd., Walkerville, was arrested May 23 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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78th District Court sentencings.

May 25, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

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 78th District Court: – Brian David Kujawski, 48, of 4860 Riley Thompson Rd., Whitehall, was found guilty May 23 of operating with a high blood alcohol content…

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Recent death, reported May 25, 2016.

May 25, 2016

Delores J. Dennert, 83, of Hart, passed away May 23, 2016.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. View OCP’s death notice archives here.

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Recent births, reported May 25, 2016.

May 25, 2016
Recent births, reported May 25, 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.  Serenity Jayde Mendoza, the daughter of Roxanne Rocha of Hart, was born May 19, 2016. Lennox Eugene Falcon, the son of Keeli and Jerod Falcon of Hart, was born May 24, 2016. If you have a birth announcement…

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DWLS arrest, car/deer crashes.

May 25, 2016
DWLS arrest, car/deer crashes.

HESPERIA — A 25-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on Division Street by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Monday, May 23, at 7:42 p.m. for driving while license suspended; improper plates; and no insurance. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, May 23, 2016: – 9:30 p.m., car/deer crash, US 31…

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Fire ravages home; 2 pets die.

May 24, 2016
Fire ravages home; 2 pets die.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A fire ripped through a modular-style home Monday night, May 23, at 2707 W. Lake Rd., causing extensive damage and killing a small dog and a parakeet. “It could be a total loss,” said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. It appears that it was an electrical fire, which started in a back bedroom…

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Man who threatened police with butcher knife, axe handle pleads guilty.

May 23, 2016
Man who threatened police with butcher knife, axe handle pleads guilty.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Mears man who confronted police with a fiberglass axe handle and a 12-inch butcher knife last April pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 23, to one count of felonious assault. Alejandro Joseph Salazar, of 3511 N. Ridge Rd., faces a jail term that will not exceed nine months, said Oceana…

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New Era man pleads ‘no contest’ to attempted unarmed robbery.

May 23, 2016
New Era man pleads ‘no contest’ to attempted unarmed robbery.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 31-year-old New Era man pleaded “no contest” Monday, May 23, in 27th Circuit Court to the attempted unarmed robbery of the Mitt Stop gas station in Shelby last January. Timothy Lee Veltman, of 5650 S. Oceana Dr., was arrested on a warrant, Jan. 26, and charged with the Jan. 7 attempted unarmed robbery…

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Shopko embezzler sentenced to jail, restitution.

May 23, 2016
Shopko embezzler sentenced to jail, restitution.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 29-year-old Hart woman was ordered to serve 30 days up front of a three-month discretionary jail term Monday, May 23, in 27th Circuit Court for embezzling from Shopko Hometown store. Kimberly Ann Nicosia, of 710 E. Main St., pleaded guilty last April to embezzling $1,000-$20,000. Nicosia was also ordered to pay $1,590 in…

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Embezzler sent to jail, must pay over $60,000 in restitution.

May 23, 2016
Embezzler sent to jail, must pay over $60,000 in restitution.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 50-year-old Hart woman was sentenced Monday, May 23, in 27th Circuit Court to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail sentence and to pay $60,640 in restitution for embezzling from Gale’s IGA grocery store. Laura Yvonne Routley, of 765 E. Hazel Rd., pleaded guilty last April to embezzling $20,000…

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Hart man arrested for drunk driving following crash.

May 23, 2016
Hart man arrested for drunk driving following crash.

HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after crashing into a pole near Hart Middle School Friday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m., said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. HPD is also investigating a breaking and entering that occurred on the Hart school campus. The front door of a building near the baseball field was broken…

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Stabbing suspect arraigned on several charges.

May 23, 2016
Stabbing suspect arraigned on several charges.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Candice Fennel, 20, of Walkerville was arraigned in 78th District Court on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder; felonious assault; lying to police and second-offense habitual offender after allegedly stabbing a 21-year-old Muskegon man Thursday night in Crystal Township, said Lt. Craig Mast. After fleeing the scene,…

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Party kicks off summer season.

May 22, 2016
Party kicks off summer season.

PENTWATER — The Annual Pentwater Start of Summer Party will be held Sunday, June 5, beginning at 5 p.m. on Hancock Street in front of the Pentwater Village Hall. The old-fashioned block party is free and open to the public. Hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks will be provided. People planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to…

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