Near family providing three generations of public service. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Andy Near grew up watching his dad, Ken Near, routinely attend Shelby Township Board meetings. Andy – following in his father’s footsteps – serves as a Shelby Village Council trustee. Now, a third-generation Near family member begins her tenure in public service as Andy’s 26-year-old daughter…
78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ray Curtis Hamilton, 35, of 1757 Smith St., Muskegon, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; and $1,180 in fines, costs…
Garage fire causes minimal damage. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – A garage located at the corner of Ray Avenue and Second Street received minor damage from a fire Friday evening, Jan. 18. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona and Grant Township departments swiftly extinguished the blaze. The garage, owned by Tom Malda, is insured. Malda, who lives across the street…
Home invasion, gun theft top arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Christian Joseph Cooper, 18, of 4643 W. Baseline Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felonies of first-degree home invasion, larceny of a firearm and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: Feb.…
Police investigate attempted burglary. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP – The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an attempted burglary reported Thursday, Jan. 17, at 12:43 a.m. in the 3000 block of Cleveland Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. “No property was taken,” Mast said. “We do have evidence from the scene and are continuing to investigate.” Other police activity…
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