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Eagle Scout makes big impact with little libraries.

October 17, 2018

Eagle Scout makes big impact with little libraries. #ReadEarlyReadOften Have you seen one of the new “Little Free Libraries” popping up around Oceana County? Jumping into the early literacy effort is Eagle Scout Thomas Carey of Shelby Boy Scout Troop #1151. With the help of a local builder, Carey built and installed three Little Free Libraries. These stylish little libraries…

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Drunk driving, domestic violence arrests top police activity.

October 17, 2018

Drunk driving, domestic violence arrests top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018: – 10:10 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 29-year-old Chelsea, Michigan woman was arrested for operating while intoxicated, West Polk Road, Golden Township. Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018: – 2:24 p.m., (OCSO), a 35-year-old Rothbury man was arrested for…

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Basketball coach’s CSC case headed to trial.

October 15, 2018

Basketball coach’s CSC case headed to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A criminal sexual conduct case against a 36-year-old former high school basketball coach is headed to trial in December. Russell Douglas Swihart is charged with five felony counts of CSC stemming from the alleged sexual assaults of two 13-year-old female players. Swihart’s case is scheduled for…

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Man steals mom’s credit card to buy beer, cigarettes.

October 15, 2018

Man steals mom’s credit card to buy beer, cigarettes. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 36-year-old Mears man testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 15, that he stole his mother’s credit card to buy beer, cigarettes and gas. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 5839 5th St., pleaded guilty to illegal use or sale of a financial transaction device.…

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Five men involved in cockfighting ring sentenced.

October 15, 2018

Five men involved in cockfighting ring sentenced. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Five men involved in the cockfighting ring that was raided by police last June in Hart Township were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 15. Four of the five pleaded guilty last August to a felony of attending an animal fight. Carl George McGraw, 70,…

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