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‘No contest’ plea entered in tragic hunting death case.

July 16, 2018

‘No contest’ plea entered in tragic hunting death case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 63-year-old youth mentor and former hunting safety instructor entered a “no contest” plea Monday, July 16, in 27th Circuit Court to a high-court misdemeanor of careless discharge of a firearm resulting in injury or death in connection to the tragic shooting death of…

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Commissioners vote to end EMS union contract.

July 12, 2018

Commissioners vote to end EMS union contract. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — After nearly three hours of discussion, the Oceana County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 Thursday, July 12, to terminate its contract with the union that represents Oceana County EMS. The board set a special meeting for next Thursday, July 19, at 9 a.m. to discuss its…

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‘Super drunk’ driving arrest tops police activity.

July 12, 2018

‘Super drunk’ driving arrest tops police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 49-year-old Hart man was arrested by Hart police officers for second-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), or “super drunk” driving, and driving while license suspended (DWLS) Tuesday, July 10, at 9:31 p.m. at State and Hanson streets, according to Hart Police Chief Juan…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted July 12, 2018.

July 12, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted July 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Christopher Lee Merriman, 39, of 4427 N. 176th Ave., Walkerville, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for two counts of felonious assault. Preliminary conference: July 16 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash.…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted July 12, 2018.

July 12, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted July 12, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lazaro Ramos Fernandez, 27, of 1560 SW 5th Ave., Miami, Florida, was found guilty July 9 of receiving and concealing stolen property $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for five…

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