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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78th District Court sentencings

December 4, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Craig Alan Baron, 53, of 8617 W. Arthur Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 30 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). He was sentenced to 180 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if…

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Missing Illinois woman found dead

December 3, 2015
Missing Illinois woman found dead

PENTWATER — The 48-year-old missing Illinois woman, who the Pentwater Police Department was assisting the Oak Park (Illinois) Police Department in the search of, has been found dead in Illinois, said Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum Thursday, Dec. 3. Alicia Yaus was last seen Nov. 28 near her Illinois home. Pentwater police assisted in the investigation, because Yaus’ family has…

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Driver loses control on ice, SUV rolls over

December 3, 2015
Driver loses control on ice, SUV rolls over

COLFAX TOWNSHIP — A 40-year-old Walkerville woman received minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on East Madison Road near North 168th Avenue Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 5:45 a.m., according to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The woman told police that she was eastbound on her way to work and hit a patch of ice and lost control of the 2003…

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Fugitive, domestic violence arrests

December 3, 2015
Fugitive, domestic violence arrests

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 Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015: – 2:40 a.m., a 25-year-old Hart man was arrested for domestic violence, 1000 block of N. Oceana Dr., Hart Township. – 11:20…

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WWC gives $14,000 to Choices West

December 2, 2015
WWC gives $14,000 to Choices West

HART — Choices West Counseling Services, Inc., a substance abuse treatment center in Hart, was chosen Wednesday, Dec. 2, by the Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $14,000. The center provides outpatient treatment, prevention and educational services for adolescents, persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, pregnant and…

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Pentwater PD assists in search for missing Illinois woman

December 2, 2015
Pentwater PD assists in search for missing Illinois woman

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Police Department is assisting the Oak Park Police Department in the investigation of a missing 48-year-old Oak Park, Illinois woman. Alicia Yaus was last seen Nov. 28, 2015 leaving her Oak Park residence driving a dark blue Volvo XC70 bearing Illinois registration “A234609.” She is 5’7” tall; weighs 130 pounds; and has brown hair and blue…

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Larceny, domestic assault

December 2, 2015
Larceny, domestic assault

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: Monday, Nov. 30, 2015: – 3:30 a.m., a 60-year-old New Era man was arrested for domestic violence, 2000 block of W. Cleveland Rd., Grant Township.…

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College to hold financial aid workshops at area schools.

December 1, 2015
College to hold financial aid workshops at area schools.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. Onekama High School will host a workshop on Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. The Ludington Area Schools workshop will…

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Ludington OB/GYN practices combine to join Spectrum.

December 1, 2015
Ludington OB/GYN practices combine to join Spectrum.

LUDINGTON — Three Ludington area obstetrics and gynecology practices are the latest medical offices to join Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital and Spectrum Health Medical Group. The integration includes the offices of doctors Margaret Gustafson, Dannie Gentry and Timothy Murphy. The change takes effect today, Tuesday, December 1, 2015, making all three women’s health specialists members of Spectrum Health Medical Group (SHMG).…

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It’s Giving Tuesday: check out local wish list

December 1, 2015
It’s Giving Tuesday: check out local wish list

SHELBY — “When you wish upon a star,” sang Jiminy Cricket in the 1940 Walt Disney film “Pinocchio.” That set the stage for a blue fairy to grant Geppetto’s wish that his wooden marionette be brought to life.   It’s in that same wish-granting spirit that the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) has again asked area nonprofits serving Oceana…

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WSCC music ensembles to present holiday concerts.

November 30, 2015
WSCC music ensembles to present holiday concerts.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – West Shore Community College’s musical ensembles will be featured in five holiday performances throughout the area. According to Professor Ted Malt, who leads the college’s music department, members of the musical ensembles travel from throughout Western Michigan to rehearse every week during a semester. “Members of these groups represent nearly 200 students and community members who…

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‘A Taste of Christmas’ concert Dec. 15

November 30, 2015
‘A Taste of Christmas’ concert Dec. 15

HART — Enjoy a relaxing evening with a cookie in one hand; hot chocolate or coffee in the other; and a song in your ear and heart during “A Taste of Christmas: A Holiday Concert” Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Hart Middle School cafe. The brand-new Hart Middle School Choir and Director David Moul are working hard…

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Break-in, domestic assault among police activity

November 30, 2015
Break-in, domestic assault 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 local law enforcement activity in Oceana County: Friday, Nov. 27, 2015: – 10:20 a.m., (Hart post of the Michigan State Police), breaking and entering, 7000 block of Apple Hill Dr., Rothbury. – 2:25 p.m., (MSP) residential trespassing, 1000…

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Fatal crash victim ID’d

November 30, 2015
Fatal crash victim ID’d

OTTO TWP. — The 54-year-old Rothbury woman who was killed after being struck by a car Wednesday, Nov. 25, while walking in the roadway on 116th Avenue near McKinley Road has been identified by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police as Judith Schram, according to a press release issued Monday morning, Nov. 30. “Troopers from the Michigan State…

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Rothbury woman struck by car, killed

November 30, 2015
Rothbury woman struck by car, killed

OTTO TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Rothbury was killed after being struck by a car as she was walking on South 116th Avenue near McKinley Road Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m., according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. Police are not releasing the woman’s name or any details about the driver, but stated that alcohol was not…

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Obituary: Joan Matheson, 87, Pentwater.

November 27, 2015

Joan Emerson Matheson, 87 of Pentwater passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the Cherry Blossom Manor in Hart.  Joan was born on April 18, 1928 in Fremont, Ohio, the daughter of Carl and Edith (Emerson) Meggitt, and graduated from Fremont High School.  She furthered her education at Case Western Reserve University graduating with a Bachelor’s degree, and…

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