Hesperia News

Posted: 11-18-2009 Court sentencings from the 11.19.09 edition Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

The world of sex trafficking is dark and very much underground. It's hard for many people to comprehend but it's happening right in Michigan.

Posted: 10-28-2009 News briefs from the 10.29.09 edition County adopts new park plan With county board approval Oct.

Posted: 10-28-2009 Court sentencings from the 10.29.09 issue Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

Cathy Hunsucker of Hesperia shops for food at the Christ the Rock World Harvest Church pantry.

Four of Oceana County's school districts experienced enrollment decreases, while the Shelby school district recorded a small increase following last Wednesday's student count day.

Posted: 10-8-2009 3rd generation to take over Hesperia institution A Hesperia institution appears to be in good hands as the next generation steps up to take over Bob's Drugs at 194 N. Division St.

Holton's Kaylee Kiogima puts the ball over the net as Hesperia's Kristen Crickmore attempts to block during a match at Holton High School on Wednesday evening.

An 18-year-old Hesperia man has been charged with breaking into a Mears store earlier this month and taking beer and cigarettes.

Jeremy Prudhomme graduated Magna Cum Laude from Taylor University May 23, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies Education.

Posted: 8-20-2009 Court sentencings from the 8.20.09 issue Editor's note: A jail sentence 'to be served at the court's discretion' generally means jail time is suspended, but will be imposed if the person violates any laws or sentencing conditions within a noted time period.

A rash of business burglaries has broken out across Oceana County, with three break-ins in three successive nights -- including one safecracking -- reported since Wednesday.

A rash of business burglaries has broken out across Oceana County, with three break-ins in three successive nights -- including one safecracking -- reported since Wednesday.

A long-standing Newaygo County business is destroyed following a fire early Friday morning.

The Hesperia Board of Education voted unanimously during regular session Monday night, July 20, to purchase two new school busses from Capital City Bus Sales in Lansing for $152,944. The district plans to finance the bus purchase through Qualified Academy Zone Bonds , low to no interest bonds, said Superintendent Dean Havelka.

One man died and an 8-year-old girl was injured in an Oceana County accident last week.

Michigan State police are still investigating a Thursday afternoon accident that left a 55-year old Hesperia man dead and an 8-year girl in critical condition.

A 55 year old Hesperia man is dead following a crash on M-120 in Newaygo County.

The Hesperia Village Council recently approved the purchase of a 2009 four-by-four truck from Fremont Ford Inc.

Among the brand-new Nike sneakers, Red Wings Shoes and Robeez children's footwear at Vredeveld Shoes in Fremont is a treasure trove of vintage items that would make for an impressive museum exhibit.