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Montague man, 64, faces prison for CSC.

December 19, 2016

Montague man, 64, faces prison for CSC. #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man faces a minimum of five years in prison after pleading “no contest” Monday, Dec. 19, in 27th Circuit Court to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., molested a female child under the age…

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Fistfight follows crash.

December 19, 2016

Fistfight follows crash. #OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police was dispatched to an assault following a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Dec. 18, at 4:42 p.m. on Meadow Lane near Driftwood Drive, according to Trooper Dan Thomas. A man, allegedly driving recklessly and on suspended license, collided with a wrecker truck that was pulling a…

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Jazz bands perform for seniors.

December 19, 2016

Jazz bands perform for seniors. #OceanaCountyCouncilonAging. HART — The Oceana County Council on Aging recently hosted two Christmas celebrations, serving 154 dinners to area seniors. Entertainment featured the talents of the Shelby High School Jazz Ensemble Wednesday, Dec. 14, and the Hart High School Jazz Band Thursday, Dec. 15.

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Community’s support for fire victims ‘overwhelming.’

December 18, 2016

Community’s support for fire victims ‘overwhelming.’ No more donations needed. #OceanaCountyNews #ParkviewManorFire HART — The Oceana community has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist the Parkview Manor victims, and donations are now no longer needed. “Thank you to everyone who has donated to the victims of the Parkview Manor apartment fire in Hart!” states Oceana’s Home…

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78th District Court arraignments.

December 18, 2016

78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felony – Austin Michael Nead, 20, of 6659 Clock Rd., Walkerville, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of failure to register as sex offender. Preliminary conference: Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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