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Indiana man faces up to 15 years in prison in CSC case.

March 26, 2018

Indiana man faces up to 15 years in prison in CSC case. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal sexual conduct case against a 41-year-old Lafayette, Indiana man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court next month, but the defendant has two weeks to decide if he will accept a plea offer that includes a one-year jail…

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Wesco robber sentenced to prison.

March 26, 2018

Wesco robber sentenced to prison. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 19-year-old Muskegon man who robbed the New Era Wesco store last July with a pellet gun disguised a real handgun was sentenced Monday, March 26, in 27th Circuit Court to six years to life in prison. Ian Evan Rodriguez, of 400 W. Laketon Ave., pleaded guilty last…

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Panther Olympiad teams excel at regionals.

March 26, 2018

Panther Olympiad teams excel at regionals. #HesperiaCommunitySchools HESPERIA — Hesperia Middle School and High School students had exciting finishes at regional competition at Mid-Michigan Community College Saturday, March 17. Science Olympiad is an academic-focused extracurricular option for students interested in math, science, and engineering. Students interested in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) become “specialists” in events like forensics, material…

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New super identifying district needs.

March 23, 2018

New super identifying district needs. #ShelbyPublicSchools By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools’ new superintendent, Tim Reeves, has been busily assessing the school district’s needs since he started the job less than two months ago. The experienced educator most recently worked as the Hamilton High School principal before taking over leadership of Shelby schools. Reeves replaces Dan Bauer, who…

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Fake drug sale tops arraignments, posted March 23, 2018.

March 23, 2018

Fake drug sale tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Andrew Kurtis Johnson, 32, of 3165 1st St., Twin Lake, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of distribution/manufacture of an imitation controlled substance. Preliminary conference: March 26 at…

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