Police investigate larcenies

December 9, 2015
Police investigate larcenies

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015: – 8 a.m., larceny of gas, Wesco, 7000 block of S. Michigan Ave., Rothbury. – 9:28 a.m., a 29-year-old Hart man was…

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EF tickets on sale Dec. 15

December 8, 2015
EF tickets on sale Dec. 15

GRANT TWP. — Just in time for Christmas, Electric Forest Festival organizers announced today that general admission tickets for the gigantic four-day music festival at the Double JJ Resort go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 15, at noon. Loyalty tickets go on sale Saturday, Dec. 12, at noon. Click here for ticket information. The festival is set for June 23-26.

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Welcome to the world! Births reported Dec. 8, 2015.

December 8, 2015
Welcome to the world! Births reported Dec. 8, 2015.

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Tyler Anthony Merrill-Bowen, the son of Kimberly and Kevin Merrill-Bowen, was born December 5, 2015. Joshua Lee Parr Jr., the son of Margaret-Amelia Williams and Joshua Parr Sr. of Baldwin, was born December 7,…

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Spectrum and cancer society provide rides to Reed City treatment center.

December 8, 2015
Spectrum and cancer society provide rides to Reed City treatment center.

REED CITY — Every day, thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. The American Cancer Society has recently partnered with Spectrum Health to expand its Road to Recovery program. The following options are available: As a collaborative effort between Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Reed City Hospital,…

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DNR enhancing snowmobile noise enforcement.

December 8, 2015
DNR enhancing snowmobile noise enforcement.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers will be enhancing statewide efforts to enforce snowmobile decibel level rules this winter. Noncompliance of the rules could damage Michigan’s nationally recognized trail system because 50 percent of trails pass through private land. Enhanced efforts will focus on the DNR-managed trail systems, high-use areas and areas where complaints are received. While on routine…

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Facebook harassment among police activity

December 8, 2015
Facebook harassment among police activity

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, Dec. 4, 2015: – 3 p.m., hit-and-run property damage accident, Scout Road and 192nd Ave., Leavitt Township. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015: – 6:19 p.m.,…

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West Shore Bank to host holiday open houses.

December 8, 2015

West Shore Bank will hold holiday open houses at all its branch locations this Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bank has offices in Ludington, Scottville, Manistee and Hart. For more information, visit www.WestShoreBank.com.

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Rothbury man sent to jail for CSC

December 7, 2015
Rothbury man sent to jail for CSC

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 20-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to one year in jail for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 7. Ryanthoni Hilliard, of 9154 S. Oceana Dr., was also sentenced to five years probation; must register as a sex offender; and must have no contact with…

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Montague man pleads guilty to delivery of marijuana to a minor; CSC charges dismissed

December 7, 2015
Montague man pleads guilty to delivery of marijuana to a minor; CSC charges dismissed

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Montague man faces jail time after pleading guilty Monday, Dec. 7, in 27th Circuit Court to delivery of a controlled substance — marijuana — to a minor. Anthony Joseph Aguilera, of 6588 50th Ave., was initially charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC); one count of third-degree CSC;…

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Hart woman pleads guilty in love triangle case

December 7, 2015
Hart woman pleads guilty in love triangle case

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 29-year-old Hart woman who assaulted her boyfriend’s wife with a vehicle and threw a rock through a window pleaded guilty Monday, Dec. 7, in 27th Circuit Court to charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of property. Jackie Lee Knight, of 790 S. 144th Ave., is facing a 30-day…

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Wife receives jail term for harboring felon; charges dismissed against husband

December 7, 2015
Wife receives jail term for harboring felon; charges dismissed against husband

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Shelby woman convicted of harboring a felon was sentenced to serve 30 days of a nine-month discretionary jail sentence, which she has already served, in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 7, for her involvement in hiding her husband who was accused of a hit-and-run accident with a skateboarder. Abigail Delight Dutton,…

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18-year-old pleads guilty to break-in

December 7, 2015
18-year-old pleads guilty to break-in

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Walkerville man is looking at serving six months in jail after pleading guilty to breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 7. Morgan James Pearson, of 160 E. East St., testified that he and two co-defendants broke into a garage last August in the…

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Montague man receives 14-60 year prison term for sex crime

December 7, 2015
Montague man receives 14-60 year prison term for sex crime

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 58-year-old Montague man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 7, to 14-60 years in prison for molesting a 13-year-old girl. Edward Anthony Morpeth, of 9561 Oaklawn St., will also be subject to lifetime electronic monitoring as part of his sentence, which was handed down by Judge Anthony A. Monton. “I…

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Welcome to the world! Births reported Dec. 6, 2015.

December 6, 2015
Welcome to the world! Births reported Dec. 6, 2015.

Recent births are brought to you by Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Calla Rain Gutierrez, the daughter of Makaila Lopez and Matthew Gutierrez of Hart, was born December 3, 2015. Esau Lemuel Guevara Jr., the son of Karina Hernandez and Esau Guevara of Hart, was born…

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Recent deaths, reported Dec. 6, 2015.

December 6, 2015

James A. Kludy, 55, of New Era, died Sat. December 5, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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‘Let no child be forgotten’

December 5, 2015
‘Let no child be forgotten’

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — The 70-year tradition of the Old Newsies and the Goodfellows continues as dedicated members took to the streets of Oceana County Saturday, Dec. 5, gathering donations from motorists at major intersections. Bill Cook, who has participated in the annual program since 1976, said that $4,300-$4,500 was raised by the Old Newsies in the…

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Living in the OC: Jim Carlson loves helping Oceana families

December 4, 2015
Living in the OC: Jim Carlson loves helping Oceana families

‘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. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — Retired U.S. Marine Jim Carlson is tough as steel, but he has a heart of gold. The Oceana County Toys for Tots Coordinator, with his wife Sheila at his side, works year-round to make sure…

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78th District Court arraignments include meth possession, home invasion, unarmed robbery

December 4, 2015
78th District Court arraignments include meth possession, home invasion, unarmed robbery

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Danell Lawrence, 36, of 3316 6th St., Muskegon, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Preliminary conference: Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety. – Pamela…

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