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79th District Court arraignments, posted June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted June 1, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies John P. Kelley, of 617 Industrial Park Rd., Shelby; Shelby Police Department; second-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Probable cause hearing: June 6 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Jeffrey Charles Richards, of 2332 Torrent…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted June 1, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Joshua Samuel-Thomas Jenkins, of 5582 Sagola Trail, New Era, was found guilty March 20 of larceny — $1,000 or more and was sentenced May…

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79th District Court sentencings, June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, June 1, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court:  Arturo Ysabel-G Lopez, of 3763 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, was found guilty May 30 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to seven days in…

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Drought jeopardizes Oceana County asparagus season 

May 31, 2023

Drought jeopardizes Oceana County asparagus season  ‘The cost of labor and lack of processing are contributing to make this situation much, much worse. It’s a really, really sad situation.’ By…

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126th Avenue in Crystal Valley closed

May 31, 2023

126th Avenue in Crystal Valley closed CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — 126th Avenue between Monroe and Madison roads will be closed until further notice for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County…

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Obituary: Frederic Cisler, 76, of Pentwater

May 31, 2023

Obituary: Frederic Cisler, 76, of Pentwater Frederic Gerald Cisler, 76, of Pentwater, passed away peacefully Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born April 20, 1947 in Grand…

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Motorist cited for seventh suspended license charge

May 30, 2023

Motorist cited for seventh suspended license charge SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 33-year-old Grand Rapids man was cited by the Michigan State Police, Hart post, for his seventh charge of driving…

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Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 stolen

May 30, 2023

Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 stolen GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 was reported stolen Sunday, May 29, around 10:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North…

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Man arrested for cocaine possession, false armed robbery report

May 30, 2023

Man arrested for cocaine possession, false armed robbery report HART — A 28-year-old Hart man faces charges of making a false police report and cocaine possession after allegedly making a…

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Man injured in motorcycle vs. deer crash

May 30, 2023

Man injured in motorcycle vs. deer crash HART TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old Rothbury man was transported by Life EMS to Trinity Health Hospital in Muskegon following a motorcycle crash Monday,…

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Helicopters to patrol power lines this week

May 30, 2023

Helicopters to patrol power lines this week OCEANA COUNTY – ITC is conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines in Michigan, and Oceana County is included in a…

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Shelby Township Bark Park opens

May 27, 2023

Shelby Township Bark Park opens SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Bark Park is now open. The park, located east of the Mount Hope Cemetery on East Sixth Street in…

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Three women vying for asparagus queen crown

May 25, 2023

Three women vying for asparagus queen crown One of the three women will be crowned the 2023 Asparagus Queen during the Queen’s Pageant and Fundraiser Saturday, June 3, at the…

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Video: Harvesting for asparagus nuggets

May 24, 2023

VIDEO: Harvesting for asparagus nuggets This video is a presentation of Hansen Foods of Hart in partnership with Oceana County Press.  Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — Joe…

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West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events

May 24, 2023

West Shore Bank celebrating 125 years with customer appreciation events LUDINGTON — On June 30, West Shore Bank will have served the local area for 125 years.   The bank…

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