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Washington man sentenced for CSC, indecent exposure at 2013  Electric Forest

April 14, 2026

HART – A 37-year-old Harbor, Wash. man was sentenced to 15½ months in jail in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, April 13, for convictions of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, aggravated indecent exposure and absconding on bond. Jared Matthew Lodholm was sentenced by Judge Susan K. Sniegowski Monday after pleading no contest to the charges, March 2.  Lodholm will be…

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Hart streetscape project underway

April 14, 2026

HART — Construction on the City of Hart’s Downtown Event Plaza and streetscape project at the intersection of State and Main streets began Monday, April 6. “The project will transform the core of downtown into a more walkable, accessible, and vibrant public space designed for both daily use and community events,” states a press release from the city. Improvements include…

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Man faces multiple felony charges following dog death

April 13, 2026

Case encounters hurdle as alleged domestic violence victim claims she not assaulted By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 37-year-old Pentwater man was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, April 13, on multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic assault that resulted in the stabbing death of the victim’s pit bull. John Paul Redmond is charged with…

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Police news, published April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

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: Tuesday, April 7, 2026: 12:55 a.m., a 30-year-old Shelby man was arrested for third-offense operating while intoxicated, driving while license revoked, operating an unregistered vehicle and operating without insurance, South Oceana Drive,…

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79th District Court sentences, published April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Shenel Lee Rudd-Corbin, 22, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty Feb. 3 to operating with a high blood alcohol content and was sentenced April 7 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $705 in fines…

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