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ATV roll cage stolen from dune buggy business.

May 19, 2016

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…

2 injured in crash.

May 19, 2016

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…

Cold case murder investigation heats up.

May 18, 2016

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…

MSP: Thieves steal lumber during shed break-in.

May 18, 2016

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.,…

Residents encouraged to attend sheriff Q&A session Thursday.

May 18, 2016

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…

EF funds fix road.

May 17, 2016

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…

Diabetes prevention classes begin June 1.

May 17, 2016

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…

New coalition addresses growing substance abuse problem in Oceana County.

May 17, 2016

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…

$3.2 million village street project moves forward.

May 17, 2016

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…

Historical society celebrates museum’s 3rd anniversary.

May 17, 2016

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…

Police investigate money theft.

May 16, 2016

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,…

Whew! asparagus fields spared from damaging frost.

May 16, 2016

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Despite the cold weather snap this May, asparagus farmers around the county are “breathing a sigh of relief” after last weekend’s frost threat, said Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Council John Bakker. With a frost warning for Saturday night issued by the National Weather Service and a dusting of snow, asparagus fields…

HHS freshmen announce book publishing.

May 16, 2016

HART — Big ideas start small like a maple seed under a blanket of snow. On Tuesday, May 31, it will sprout anew at 7 p.m. in the Hart Middle School Auditorium. The public is welcome to hear readings from the award-winning student writers in poetry and prose. The newly published book, BIG IDEAS: POETRY & PROSE will debut and…

Arraignments include brass knuckle possession.

May 14, 2016

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 Court Magistrate: Felony – Mohamed Ali Hassan, 26, of 415 Hart St., Hart, was arrested May 4 by the Hart post of…

27th Circuit Court sentencings include meth lab operation.

May 14, 2016

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: – Darin Colt Cunningham, 33, of 8950 East Newfield Dr., Hesperia, was found guilty March 16 of operating/maintaining a methamphetamine lab. He was sentenced…

Parolee allegedly sneaks drugs hidden inside her body into jail.

May 13, 2016

Drugs were reportedly stolen from AFC home where she lived. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart woman who is on parole allegedly smuggled drugs into the Oceana County Jail that she reportedly stole from the adult foster care home where she was living by inserting nearly 70 pills inside her vaginal canal. Rachelle Joyce Fitch was arrested…

Hesperia man arrested on gun, fugitive charges.

May 13, 2016

FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Thursday, May 12, at 12:25 p.m. in the 3000 block of East Baker Road for firearms charges and for being a fugitive, according to MSP. Other MSP activity in Oceana County Thursday includes: – 2:05 a.m., suspicious situation, verbal argument,…

78th District Court sentencings.

May 13, 2016

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: – Roberto Loza-Riveria, 22, of 503 S. State St., Apt. 3, Hart, was found guilty May 10 of operating with a high blood alcohol content…