Recent death, April 28, 2015.

April 28, 2015

Cheryl Thompson, 60, of Hart, died April 27, 2015.  Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Driver receives minor injuries in rollover crash

April 27, 2015
Driver receives minor injuries in rollover crash

BENONA TWP. — A 37-year-old New Era man received minor injuries in a rollover crash on Stony Lake Road near 48th Avenue Monday, April 27, shortly after 3 p.m. The Chevy Trailblazer the man was driving flipped over three times and came to rest on the north side of the road after the man attempted to pass a tractor that…

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Minor injuries reported in rollover; child ejected

April 27, 2015
Minor injuries reported in rollover; child ejected

HART — A 2004 Chrysler Pacifica sport utility vehicle transporting at least six people Saturday evening, April 25, flipped over on Oceana Drive near the Hart Animal Clinic, ejecting a child from the rear door. Only minor injuries were reported in the 8:12 p.m. crash, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback, with three people being transported by Oceana County EMS…

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Recent death, April 27, 2015.

April 27, 2015

Deloris ‘Dee’ H. Hasty, 72, of Hart, passed away April 26, 2015.  King Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Hart. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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‘65 HHS graduate urges voters to cast a ‘yes’ vote May 5

April 27, 2015
‘65 HHS graduate urges voters to cast a ‘yes’ vote May 5

Dear Editor: My classmates and I will celebrate our 50th class reunion in July. In June of 1965, we marched out the doors as the first full graduating class in the new Hart High School. In hindsight, I feel like the school and I have much in common. I don’t look like I did in 1965 and neither does our…

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MSP investigates 2 assaults

April 27, 2015
MSP investigates 2 assaults

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — The Michigan State State Police post is investigating two non-aggravated assaults that occurred Sunday, April 26. The first assault was reported at 2 a.m. in the 7000 block of Driftwood Drive in Grant…

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Bluhm to speak about artist Manierre Dawson at Muskegon museum.

April 27, 2015

MUSKEGON — West Shore Community College Professor Emeritus and author Sharon Bluhm will speak about Riverton Township artist Manierre Dawson on Thursday, April 30. “Manierre Dawson: Engineering Abstraction,” an exhibition of works by a pioneer in American abstract painting, will open at the Muskegon Museum of Art (MMA) on Thurs., April 30, and run through August 9. An opening reception…

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Nick says he’s voting ‘no’ on Prop 1.

April 26, 2015
Nick says he’s voting ‘no’ on Prop 1.

The Mitten Memo. By Nick Krieger. The Michigan Constitution is not akin to other state laws that may be changed by the Legislature at will.  It is the fundamental charter of our state government.  It is the sacred, organic document that gives Michigan life.  It can only be amended by a statewide vote of the people. I am skeptical whenever…

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Service club schedules several speakers, events

April 25, 2015

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has a busy upcoming schedule, which includes: – April 30, Erin McDonough, president and CEO of the Michigan Oil and Gas Association, will speak about how exploration can benefit the state. – May 7, monthly business meeting. – May 14, Randy Clarmut of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will discuss Lake Michigan’s changing…

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UPDATE: Robbery suspect arraigned

April 24, 2015
UPDATE: Robbery suspect arraigned

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — After being on the lam for nearly five days, a 29-year-old Hart man accused of the strong-arm robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart Sunday night turned himself in to authorities late Thursday afternoon and was arraigned Friday afternoon, April 24, in 78th District Court on two felony counts along fourth-offense habitual offender…

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Recent death, April 24, 2015.

April 24, 2015

Marjorie Babinec of Shelby, 87, died Friday, April 24, 2015.  Arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Shelby. List of 2015 deaths on record. 

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Robbery suspect turns himself in

April 24, 2015
Robbery suspect turns himself in

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — After being on the lam for nearly five days, a 29-year-old Hart man accused of the strong-arm robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart Sunday night turned himself in to authorities late Thursday afternoon, Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback said Friday morning, April 24. The suspect has been charged with unarmed robbery, which…

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WSCC board selects next college president.

April 23, 2015
WSCC board selects next college president.

VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees voted Thursday, April 23, to authorize Chairman of the Board James Jensen to negotiate a contract with Dr. Kenneth Urban to serve as the fourth president of the College. The selection is contingent upon the board approving a contract after a site visit to Nicolet Technical College and…

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Charges stack up against suspect in 2-county chase

April 23, 2015
Charges stack up against suspect in 2-county chase

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The suspect in a high-speed chase Saturday, April 18, that began in Shelby and ended in Holton is now being charged with one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, which is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and two counts of felonious…

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CASA program is committed to fighting child abuse

April 23, 2015
CASA program is committed to fighting child abuse

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County CASA is focused on fighting child abuse and neglect, and it is in need of more advocates and foster families to help. The local CASA (court-appointed special advocates) organization had a Blue Ribbon Ceremony Thursday afternoon, April 23, in front of the Oceana County Courthouse, in conjunction with April as Child…

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78th District Court arraignments

April 23, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday, April 22, in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felony – Julie Ann Barnes, 33, of 277 N. State St., Shelby, was arrested April 14 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). Preliminary conference: May…

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Utility trailer stolen

April 23, 2015
Utility trailer stolen

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GOLDEN TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a larceny of a utility trailer in the 1600 block of North Ridge Road that was reported Wednesday, April 22, at 10:50…

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Hart Express EZ Mart robbery suspect remains at large

April 23, 2015
Hart Express EZ Mart robbery suspect remains at large

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The suspect in Sunday night’s strong-arm robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart convenience store on Polk Road remains at large nearly five days after the crime. Local police continue to search for the man, described as a white male possibly in his 20s, with a skinny build with short blond hair. He…

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