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Woman sentenced to 5-10 years in prison for assault

August 4, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 35-year-old Walkerville woman was sentenced to five to 10 years in prison for a conviction of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 4. Markie Marie Castillo, of 5481 Deer Rd., pleaded “no contest” June 2 to the charge for…

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Boil water advisory lifted in Hesperia

August 4, 2025

HESPERIA — After two weeks, the Village of Hesperia’s boil water advisory was lifted Monday morning, Aug. 4. A water main break, July 21, sparked the issue. The village is in the midst of a $23.7 million water improvement project, and an unmarked water main was accidentally hit on the corner of M 120 and Cook Street during work on…

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MSP weekend report, published Aug. 4, 2025

August 4, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is Oceana County activity of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Friday, Aug. 1, 2025: 9 a.m., a 46-year-old Hart woman was cited for operating without a license, Oceana Drive and VanBuren Road, Hart Township. 11:35 a.m., single-vehicle crash, minor injury,…

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Sheriff’s report, published Aug. 4, 2025

August 4, 2025

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 Oceana County Sheriff’s Office: Thursday, July 31, 2025: 2:09 a.m., a 38-year-old Paw Paw woman was cited for driving while license suspended and improper license plate, North Westwood Drive near Monroe Road, Weare Township. 7:48 p.m.,…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Aug. 1, 2025

August 1, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Seven Adam LaRoue, 54, of Hesperia; a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of aggravated assault. Preliminary exam: Aug. 12 at 1 p.m. – Justin David Yonker, 38, of Hesperia; assault with a dangerous weapon…

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