Medical marijuana stolen in break-in

August 28, 2015
Medical marijuana stolen in break-in

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. OTTO TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering involving a larceny of medical marijuana that occurred in the 1200 block of Wilke Road Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Other MSP activity Thursday,…

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Shelby man arrested for hit-and-run accident that injured skateboarder.

August 27, 2015
Shelby man arrested for hit-and-run accident that injured skateboarder.

HART — A 26-year-old Shelby man has been arrested for his involvement in a hit and run accident that took place on Hayes Road in Shelby Township on July 24, 2015. Patrick Fay George, 64 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 104, Shelby, has been charged with three felony counts. He was arrested Tuesday when deputies from Oceana County Sheriff’s Office served…

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Manierre Dawson gallery features Illinois artists

August 26, 2015
Manierre Dawson gallery features Illinois artists

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – Megan and Kristin Quinn, sisters now living in Illinois’ Quad Cities, are displaying their artwork at the Manierre Dawson Gallery on the campus of West Shore Community College during the month of September. Megan Quinn is a potter and educator living in Rock Island, Illinois and teaching ceramics at Augustana College. On the other side…

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New administrator is the 1st-ever female on the job

August 26, 2015
New administrator is the 1st-ever female on the job

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Chelsea Stratil began her new job as village administrator this week, breaking some historical barriers in the small community. Stratil, 26, is the first woman to ever hold the position, and she is the youngest. Stratil was unanimously hired by the village council earlier this month, replacing Aaron Desentz who resigned last June…

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Recent deaths, reported Aug. 26, 2015.

August 26, 2015

Robert Best, 65, of Whitehall, died August 21, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. Gloria L. Bush, 67, of Grand Haven, formerly of Hart, passed away August 21, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Training focuses on rescuing a fellow firefighter

August 26, 2015
Training focuses on rescuing a fellow firefighter

HESPERIA — Firefighters from three Oceana County departments joined forces recently to receive specialized training that would save a fellow firefighter. “Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) is a team of five firefighters who are specially-trained to rescue our own,” said Lt. Jason Newman of the Hesperia Fire Department, who is a training officer. “This was a training (session) that we taught…

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Hesperia woman arraigned on 3 felonies stemming from meth lab bust

August 25, 2015
Hesperia woman arraigned on 3 felonies stemming from meth lab bust

NEWFIELD TWP. — A 35-year-old Hesperia woman has been arraigned on a three-count felony warrant stemming from her involvement in a meth lab last March at a home in the 7300 block of Loop Road. Ricky Marie Hall was arraigned in 78th District Court in Hart last week on charges of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine; operating/maintaining a laboratory in the presence…

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Police: Beware of salespeople selling ‘inedible’ meat

August 25, 2015
Police: Beware of salespeople selling ‘inedible’ meat

GRANT TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a local resident who claims she was swindled by a door-to-door salesman Sunday, Aug. 23, into buying over $300 worth of inedible meat. The salesman visited the woman’s home located in the 2500 block of West Cleveland Road near New Era, according to the police report. The salesman was selling…

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Drunk driving arrest among police activity

August 25, 2015
Drunk driving arrest 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. HART — A 33-year-old De Tour Village, Mich. man was arrested by the Hart Police Department for operating while intoxicated Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2:20 a.m. at State Street and Polk Road. The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was dispatched…

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Back-to-school coupon is a hoax

August 25, 2015
Back-to-school coupon is a hoax

GRAND RAPIDS — If it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. An alleged $100 back-to-school coupon for Meijer stores has been circulating on social media. Meijer, however, tweeted Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, that the offer is fake. In order to be safe, Meijer states that customers should use the mPerks program for online coupons.  

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Mason-Oceana 911 to host free ‘ham’ radio training

August 25, 2015
Mason-Oceana 911 to host free ‘ham’ radio training

WEARE TWP. — Mason-Oceana 911, in conjunction with Oceana County ARES/RACES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), will host a free, six week class on Monday nights that will instruct students on the fundamentals of amateur (also called “ham”) radio communication. The curriculum is based on the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) Technician license curriculum. The classes will…

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Street project to be completed in time for school opening

August 24, 2015
Street project to be completed in time for school opening

HART — Just in time for the first day of school Sept. 8, construction that has been going on all summer near the Hart Public Schools campus on Johnson Street is expected to be completed Sept. 4, according to Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. “Due to the added work scope of the official project, the completion date has been extended…

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Walkerville fire dept. receives grant funds for equipment

August 24, 2015
Walkerville fire dept. receives grant funds for equipment

WALKERVILLE — Grant money totaling nearly $18,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will allow Walkerville Area Fire & Rescue to buy new equipment. The department will receive a $17,953 grant from the homeland security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, according to a press release from U.S. senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow. The funds are aimed to…

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Capsized catamaran, loose horses among police activity

August 24, 2015
Capsized catamaran, loose horses 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 Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police during the weekend, Aug. 21-23, 2015: Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015: – 2:50 a.m., civil/family dispute, 400 block of Taylor Rd., Elbridge Twp. – 2 p.m., traffic policing,…

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Mears woman arrested for harboring fugitive

August 21, 2015
Mears woman arrested for harboring fugitive

GOLDEN TWP. — A 59-year-old Mears woman was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Thursday night, Aug. 20, for harboring a fugitive. OCSO also arrested a 25-year-old Muskegon man Thursday night for operating while intoxicated on 192nd Avenue near Hesperia. OCSO investigated a property damage accident on East Jackson Road in Colfax Township Thursday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of…

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Domestic assault arrest

August 21, 2015
Domestic assault arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HESPERIA — A 22-year-old Hesperia man was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police for domestic assault Thursday, Aug. 20, at 2:50 a.m. in the 200 block of Hawley Street. MSP also handled a car vs. deer…

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Free 6-week diabetes course begins Sept. 15; free supper included

August 21, 2015
Free 6-week diabetes course begins Sept. 15; free supper included

HART — Do you have diabetes?  Or do you care for someone who has diabetes or other chronic issues?  Sign up for the Stanford University class, Diabetes Self-Management, taught by Karen MacWilliams, an RN at Mercy Lakeshore Medical, and learn how to live well with ongoing health conditions.   This free course will be at the Oceana County Council on…

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Work progresses on street project

August 21, 2015
Work progresses on street project

HART — Hallack Contracting milled the old pavement on Water Street from Johnson Street to Lincoln Street this week, and the sub-base was inspected, according to a newsletter from Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. On Johnson Street, work crews placed the base stone and grading began. Workers will continue fine-grading; adjusting structures, such as manholes and valve boxes; and finishing…

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