UPDATE: heroin, fentanyl caused death; victim’s name released

June 11, 2015
UPDATE: heroin, fentanyl caused death; victim’s name released

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Heroin and fentanyl are listed in 78th District court records as the drugs that caused the death of Annette Conkle, 46, of Hart, in regard to the charges that a 24-year-old Hart man is facing. Foster Lewis Mudget was arraigned in 78th District Court Wednesday, June 10, on two counts of delivery of…

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Hart man arraigned on drug charges causing woman’s death

June 11, 2015
Hart man arraigned on drug charges causing woman’s death

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Hart man was arraigned in 78th District Court Wednesday, June 10, on two counts of delivery of a controlled substance causing death, according to a press release issued by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT). Foster Lewis Mudget, who is currently in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison…

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Domestic assault

June 11, 2015
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 Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, June 10, 2015: – 12:04 p.m., a 29-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for domestic assault, 3000 block of E. Loop Rd., Ferry Twp. – 10:50 p.m.,…

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Fence larceny

June 10, 2015
Fence larceny

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 the larceny of a fence reported Tuesday, June 9, at 6 p.m. in the 6000 block of South 116th Avenue. Other MSP activity June 9, 2015 includes: – 6 p.m.,…

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Get in the ‘spear it’ this weekend with asparagus festival

June 10, 2015
Get in the ‘spear it’ this weekend with asparagus festival

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Leading the way as one of the top producers of asparagus in the nation, Oceana County will celebrate its claim to fame this weekend with the 42nd Annual National Asparagus Festival. Events begin Friday, June 12, and continue through Sunday, June 14. The uniqueness of the festival is a big draw. There are…

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Recent deaths, reported June 10, 2015.

June 10, 2015

Phyllis E. Bedran, 83, of Hart, passed away June 9, 2015.  Arrangements by King Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Hart. Stanley A. Fessenden, 74, of Ferry Twp., died June 5, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. Lyle Smith, 86, of Shelby, died Monday June 1, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home in Shelby. List of 2015 deaths…

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Alleged library flasher lives in AFC home, faces up to 2 years in prison

June 9, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Hart man who allegedly committed indecent exposure in front of the Hart Public Library Sunday afternoon, June 7, lives in an adult foster care home, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon. The suspect is being charged with a high-court misdemeanor of aggravated indecent exposure, which is punishable by up to two years…

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Dog bite among police activity

June 9, 2015
Dog bite 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 of the Hart Police Department: Saturday, June 6, 2015: – A dog bite was reported on Water St. near Johnson St. The incident occurred June 5 at 3 p.m., and Oceana County Animal Control assisted. The victim suffered…

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Man allegedly commits indecent exposure near library

June 9, 2015

HART — A warrant is being sought for the arrest of a 25-year-old Hart man who allegedly exposed his genital area as he stood in front of the Hart Public Library Sunday afternoon, June 7, while a woman was walking by. “The subject was identified and later admitted to it,” said Hart Police Dan Leimback. Police officers went to the…

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Get ready to rock at Sandy Corley

June 8, 2015
Get ready to rock at Sandy Corley

GRANT TWP. — Get out your leathers; shine up your Harley; and get ready to rock during 27th Annual Sandy Corley Memorial Run this Thursday through Saturday, June 11-13, at the Double JJ Resort. Bikers from all over West Michigan and beyond will gather at the Double JJ to enjoy live rock music and camaraderie. The camping event offers an…

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Car-deer crashes on the rise

June 8, 2015
Car-deer crashes on the rise

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 over the weekend: Friday, June 5, 2015: – 12:50 a.m., car-deer crash, 92nd Ave. and Winston Rd., Grant Twp. – 11:36 a.m., car-deer crash, US-31 and Monroe Rd.,…

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Man who fled police, crashed into cruiser sent to prison

June 8, 2015
Man who fled police, crashed into cruiser sent to prison

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Montague who fled police in an alleged stolen truck, crashing into a police cruiser during a high-speed chase last April was sentenced to one-and-a-half to five years in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court. “I messed up,” Ronald Lawrence Hunter told Judge Anthony Monton.…

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New Era man pleads to break-in, gun theft

June 8, 2015
New Era man pleads to break-in, gun theft

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 30-year-old New Era man pleaded “no contest” to one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny and one count of larceny of a firearm Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court. Craig David Overla pleaded “no contest” to the charges due to “a lack of memory” caused by being…

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Johnson/Water Street Project in full swing

June 8, 2015
Johnson/Water Street Project in full swing

HART — Hallack Contracting mobilized early Monday, June 8, to mill and remove the old pavement, and suppliers delivered pipe to the Johnson/Water Street Project area for the water and sewer replacement phase scheduled through, July 28, states a report from Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. “Note that for Tuesday, June 9, trash pickup: If you live mid-block on Johnson…

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Woman pleads to stabbing father

June 8, 2015
Woman pleads to stabbing father

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Fremont-area woman who stabbed her father multiple times at his Walkerville home last April pleaded “no contest” Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court to one count of felonious assault, which is a four-year felony. In exchange for Jennifer Ruth Curtis’ plea, a second count of felonious assault, which is more…

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Michigan’s redistricting web: Part 2

June 7, 2015
Michigan’s redistricting web: Part 2

The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger.  See Part 1 here.  In May 1964, the Michigan Supreme Court had ordered the bipartisan apportionment commission to adopt the legislative redistricting plan proposed by Commissioner William F. Hanna of Muskegon (later an Oceana County Prosecuting Attorney), finding that it most closely followed the requirements of the new state constitution.  To recap…

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Women Who Care donate nearly $13,000 to youth health center

June 7, 2015
Women Who Care donate nearly $13,000 to youth health center

SHELBY — Women Who Care of Oceana County continue their generous philanthropy with their recent selection of a school-based health center inside Shelby Middle School as the recipient of personal checks from members totaling $12,900. This latest contribution brings the total donated by WWC members to over $118,000 since the group’s first meeting in June of 2012. The center, under…

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Courtney Kokx crowned 2015 Asparagus Queen

June 7, 2015
Courtney Kokx crowned 2015 Asparagus Queen

SHELBY — Courtney Kokx was crowned the 2015 Asparagus Queen by her sister, 2014 queen Danielle Kokx, during the Asparagus Banquet and Pageant Saturday evening, June 6, at Shelby High School. Konnie Vandervelde was named Asparagus Queen Runner-up. The duo will represent Oceana County throughout the year during various parades and events in Michigan, including next weekend’s National Asparagus Festival,…

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