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12-hour car ride holding woman captive results in prison term

September 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 23-year-old Free Soil man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 16, to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of unlawful imprisonment after holding a 20-year-old woman captive in her own car for over 12 hours last October. Jehud Edreih-Deleon Ramirez, of 1968 E. Fountain Rd.,…

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Sentences being imposed on women for doing meth in the jail

September 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART —  Two women were sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Sept. 16, in connection to the case of female inmates doing meth inside the Oceana County Jail‎ last May. – Ashlynnd Marie Smith, 28, of 922 E.…

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Fire destroys shed

September 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Fire destroyed a shed measuring approximately 10 by 12 feet Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15, on Michigan Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White. “It’s still under investigation, but it appears possibly some people…

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Motorcyclist airlifted following crash

September 16, 2024

BENONA TOWNSHIP — A 50-year-old Manistee man was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital Grand Rapids following a motorcycle vs. car crash Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, on 18th Avenue near Silver Lake. …

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Police news, posted Sept. 16, 2024

September 16, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Sept.…

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Employment: Dental Hygienist

September 16, 2024

Employment: Dental Hygienist Griswold Family Dentistry is seeking a part-time hygienist to join our team! Three days a week. Mondays and Tuesdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays: 8 a.m. to…

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Law enforcement searching for subject wanted in Mason, Oceana counties

September 14, 2024

RIVERTON TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking information on the location of Bejamin Meyer. Meyer is wanted for warrants out of Oceana County, which includes…

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Bob Pochyla honored for serving Shelby Optimist Club for 75 years

September 13, 2024

Pochyla was recognized at age 21 as the youngest Optimist member worldwide.  ANN ARBOR — Optimist International clubs and their members have a long and remarkable history as champions of…

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Police news, posted Sept. 13, 2024

September 13, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Sept. 5,…

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Pentwater selects new village manager

September 12, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Pentwater Village Council voted unanimously to offer the village manager job to Rachel Witherspoon, who is the assistant to village manager for…

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Jury acquits New Era man of CSC charges

September 12, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A jury rendered a not guilty verdict for a 38-year-old New Era man who was accused of three counts of second-degree criminal sexual…

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Try our Daily Briefing for free

September 12, 2024

We are currently offering our readers a sneak preview of our Daily Briefing. From now until Oct. 15, you can try it for free. Send an email with your name,…

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Hispanic Heritage Celebration slated for Saturday

September 12, 2024

HART — The Hispanic Heritage Celebration is slated for Saturday, Sept. 14, from 6-9:30 p.m. in downtown Hart. The band, La Prueba, from Grant will perform at the Hart Commons.…

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Fall Artwalk set for Oct. 5 in Hart

September 11, 2024

HART — The Third Annual Fall Artwalk is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Hart. The event will feature a live duet and…

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County seeks applications for commissioner position

September 11, 2024

HART — Oceana County is accepting applications for individuals interested in filling the District 2 county commissioner position.  Phil Morse was elected to the position in 2020, but resigned recently…

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Longtime Hesperia coach to be inducted into Michigan Hall of Fame

September 11, 2024

HESPERIA — The Michigan High School Coaches’ Association selected longtime Hesperia coach Doug Baird for induction into the Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place at Central Michigan…

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Employment: Mechanic

September 11, 2024

Employment: Mechanic The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Mechanic. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is not required to apply but would be required…

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Employment: Heavy Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer

September 11, 2024

Employment: Heavy Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer The Mason County Road Commission is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Truck Driver/Equipment Operator/Laborer. The position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) with…

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