‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — In honor of National Police Week, Marnee Furman of Oceana County delivers “survival kits” to local police officers. Furman and her sons, Wyatt, 9, and Lincoln, 6, hand-deliver the kits to the local departments throughout…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 54-year-old Hesperia man who faces charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and second-degree CSC in 27th Circuit Court was arrested May 12 by the Michigan State Police during service of a felony warrant for third-degree CSC and fourth-degree CSC now also faces six counts of felony firearm possession after troopers found six…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Hart man currently lodged in the Muskegon Correctional Facility faces up to life in prison for a charge of delivery of heroin causing death following the Dec. 8, 2015 death of a 39-year-old Hart woman. Anthony Werner Priese was arraigned in 78th District Court following an investigation by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’…
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. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Magistrate: Felonies – Ottoniel Fonseca, 20, of 211 Dryden St., Hart, was arrested May 13 by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for three felony counts of…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office has issued warrants for two Grand Haven men who admitted to stealing a large amount of hamburger, bacon and bratwurst from the Cherry Hill Supermarket last October, said Lt. Craig Mast. A 36-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, who are brothers, are both lodged in the Ottawa County Jail…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested by deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Thursday night, May 19, after allegedly stabbing a 21-year-old Muskegon man who she met on an online dating site, said Lt. Craig Mast. The woman was eventually located by a Muskegon County K-9 tracking dog in a “thicket of…
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: – Colin Maurice Kleiner, 20, of 2967 E. Pierce Rd., Shelby, was found guilty May 17 of taking/possessing over-limit bucks and sentenced to 90…
GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently received a report of stolen ATV roll cage from Whitehill’s Buggy Shop located at 5108 W. Polk Rd. just west of Hart, according to Lt. Craig Mast. “Whitehills had a roll cage known as a Bulldog “X” custom roll cage designed for a Polaris 900 RZR side by side ATV, sitting…
By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Two men in their 20s were transported by Oceana County EMS to an area hospital following a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon, May 19, on Van Buren Road near 188th Avenue. The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck hit a tree after veering off the road, said Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Schiller. The passenger…
NEWAYGO COUNTY — A task force led by investigators of the Michigan State Police, that includes the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office and Newaygo County Prosecutor Robert Springstead, is focusing on the 1983 homicide of White Cloud resident Richard Atwood, according to an MSP press release issued Wednesday, May 18. Richard Atwood, age 25 at the time of the incident, was…
CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Lumber was stolen during a breaking and entering of a shed that was reported Monday, May 16, at 6:10 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Madison Road, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. MSP activity Tuesday, May 17, 2016 includes: – 8 a.m., harassing/threatening phone calls, 1000 block of S. 88th Ave.,…
Dear Editor: Have you ever wondered which local candidate you should vote for? Perhaps you have thought there wasn’t enough information on any of the candidates for you to vote intelligently. There are three candidates running to be the Oceana County Sheriff: Craig Mast, Tim Priese and Leroy Strait. All three candidates are Republicans. All three candidates currently work for…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — A road funding allowance of $4 per each Electric Forest Festival ticket sold in 2015 paid for the repaving of 3/4-mile section of Water Road from Park Road to Arthur Road. The repaving project was recently completed this spring. The huge Electric Forest music festival is held annually at the end of June at the Double JJ…
HART – The National Diabetes Prevention Program is coming to Hart, on behalf of District Health Department #10. Currently, one in three adults is living with pre-diabetes (higher than normal blood sugar levels), most of whom are unaware of their condition. In Michigan, that equals about 2.6 million adults. The good news – type 2 diabetes can be prevented or…
HART — Oceana County’s new Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition recently held its first planning meeting, with about 20 coalition members in attendance Coalition members represented a variety of community sectors including: law enforcement, school administration, local businesses, healthcare professionals, parents, and others. All were passionate and excited to make a positive impact in the community by reducing drug and alcohol…
Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Attendees at a public forum Monday, May 16, at the village hall heard about a large project geared at repairing the village streets. Most streets in the village will be sealed, rehabbed or reconstructed in a coordinated effort over five years as part of the Pentwater Street Improvement Plan. Municipal bond rates are at…
PENTWATER — On Saturday, May 28, the Historical Museum will open its doors at noon to start its Third Anniversary Celebration. The museum is a destination point for visitors; a gathering place for the community; and a unique display of Pentwater pride. This year, the museum offers some newly-acquired ‘old’ signs from various businesses, as well as a huge salt…
GRANT TOWNSHIP — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police are investigating a larceny of money from the 5000 block of Water Road reported Friday, May 13, at 6:15 p.m. Other recent local law enforcement activity includes: Wednesday, May 11, 2016: – 10:30 a.m., (Hart Police Department), an assault and battery involving two female juveniles, no injuries,…
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