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Shelby hires new police chief 

March 28, 2023

Shelby hires new police chief  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Former Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler was recently hired as the new Shelby police chief. Roseler, 58, began his duties March 20. The Montague native hails from a family dedicated to emergency services. Most family members have worked or work as police officers, paramedics, firefighters and 911 dispatchers.  Roesler,…

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Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club Citizen of the Year

March 27, 2023

Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club Citizen of the Year PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizen of the Year. The winner(s), who will be announced June 1, will be recognized at a dinner and program held in their…

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Sheriff’s office investigates cherry tree destruction

March 27, 2023

Sheriff’s office investigates cherry tree destruction HART TOWNSHIP — A young George Washington eventually fessed up to cutting down a cherry tree, and investigators from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are hoping whoever uprooted two cherry trees in an orchard last weekend also confesses. “Unknown…

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Gavi Olivarez named Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month

March 27, 2023

Gavi Olivarez named Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month PENTWATER — Citing his service to community, teamwork, and helpfulness, Gavi Olivarez has been selected by Pentwater Public School faculty…

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Fire destroys Hesperia home

March 24, 2023

Fire destroys Hesperia home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HESPERIA — Five fire departments from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Fremont, White Cloud and Holton battled a large house fire at 83 Hoskins…

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79th District Court arraignments, March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, March 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Micheal Anthony Leija, of 610…

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79th District Court sentencings, March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, March 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Kathleen Gillian Stevens, of 53 Northland…

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Winter storm could produce half a foot of snow

March 24, 2023

UPDATE: THIS HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 A.M. TO 4 P.M. SATURDAY Winter storm could produce half a foot of snow OCEANA COUNTY…

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Hart Police Department report, March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

Hart Police Department report, March 24, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, March 16, 2023: 12:45 p.m., unwanted person, 200 block of State Street,…

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Drivers injured in head-on crash on slick road

March 24, 2023

Drivers injured in head-on crash on slick road SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Both drivers involved in a head-on crash Thursday, March 23, shortly before 8 a.m. on M 20 were transported…

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Driver cited following 2-vehicle fiery crash

March 24, 2023

Driver cited following 2-vehicle fiery crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 26-year-old North Muskegon man was cited by an Oceana County sheriff’s deputy for “careless/negligent” driving following a two-car crash that…

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Traffic alert: Crash at 104th Avenue and York Road

March 23, 2023

Traffic alert: Crash at 104th Avenue and York Road HART TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle crash causing injuries at 104th Avenue and York Road Thursday,…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, March 23, 2023

March 23, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, March 23, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Paul Allen Berger, 54, of 3656…

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ESD’s InspiREading Team honored with Agency of the Year Award

March 23, 2023

ESD’s InspiREading Team honored with Agency of the Year Award West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and…

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MSP troopers arrest fugitives

March 23, 2023

MSP troopers arrest fugitives The following is Oceana County activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Wednesday, March 22, 2023: 8:35 p.m., a 25-year-old Pentwater man was…

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