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Man arrested for driving while on heroin after 2 earlier overdoses.

December 4, 2017

Man arrested for driving while on heroin after 2 earlier overdoses. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 24-year-old New Era man was arrested for operating while under the influence of heroin Monday morning, Dec. 4, after crashing his vehicle into a ravine off Hayes Road near 72nd Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect reportedly…

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Shopko crasher sentenced to year in jail, $52,668 in restitution.

December 4, 2017

Shopko crasher sentenced to year in jail, $52,668 in restitution. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 36-year-old Mears man who crashed his pickup truck through the Shopko store in Hart last spring was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 4. Matthew Lawrence Krueger, of 2813 N. 34th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to…

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Police busy with drunk driving arrests over the weekend.

December 4, 2017

Police busy with drunk driving arrests over the weekend. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017: 6:48 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), gas drive-off, $15 in fuel stolen, West Polk Road, Hart Township. 8:34 a.m., (OCSO), fraud/identity theft, East Kent Road, Otto Township. 9 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 41-year-old Shelby man was…

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Cool school.

December 4, 2017

Hart’s renovated high school impresses. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #HartPublicSchools HART — Walking through the newly-renovated Hart High School is a jaw-dropping experience. The $12 million in renovations that have been done over the last couple of years make it seem like you are walking through a completely different school. However, some of the nostalgia of the old building remains…

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Generous group makes Christmas brighter for 790 Oceana children.

December 3, 2017

Generous group makes Christmas brighter for 790 Oceana children. #OceanaCounty #OldNewsies #Goodfellows By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — The 70-year tradition of the Old Newsies and the Goodfellows continues as dedicated members took to the streets of Oceana County Saturday, Dec. 2, gathering donations from motorists at major intersections. President of the organization in Oceana County, Bill House, said 790…

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