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Ex-deputy’s ‘turfing’ case heads to trial.

October 18, 2016
Ex-deputy’s ‘turfing’ case heads to trial.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews Ex-deputy’s ‘turfing’ case heads to trial. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The misdemeanor “turfing” case against former Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Wesley John Hanks, 52, is headed to trial. Newaygo County Prosecutor Robert Springstead, who is handling the case, said a tentative trial date of Nov. 29 in 78th District Court was set Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 18.…

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80,000 apples spill when semi rolls over.

October 18, 2016
80,000 apples spill when semi rolls over.

#OceanaCountyNews 80,000 apples spill when semi rolls over. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A semi truck traveling from Sparta to Ludington rolled over in the median of US 31 near Monroe Road Tuesday morning, Oct. 18, causing approximately 80,000 apples to spill. The semi driver, 62-year-old Dennis Radford of Grand Rapids, received minor injuries in the single-vehicle crash.…

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Over $2,000 stolen in break-in.

October 17, 2016
Over $2,000 stolen in break-in.

#OceanaCountyNews #PoliceNews Over $2,000 stolen in break-in. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Arrests are pending following a break-in involving the theft of over $2,000 cash that occurred at a migrant camp Friday, Oct. 14, on 88th Avenue north of Jackson Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Det. Shane Hasty. Suspects were developed Sunday, Oct. 16, and some of the stolen property…

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Pie sale raises money for Hart sports.

October 14, 2016
Pie sale raises money for Hart sports.

Pie sale raises money for Hart sports. #OceanaCountyNews #HartPublicSchools HART — It’s that time of the year again for the Hart Public Schools annual apple pie sale, which generates funds for the school district’s high school athletic teams. Pies are $7 each or three for $18. Pie pick-up is Friday, Nov. 4, from 4-8 p.m. at Hart Middle School. This…

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78th District Court arraignments include child abuse, drug charges.

October 14, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include child abuse, drug charges.

#OceanaCountyNews #CourtNews 78th District Court arraignments include child abuse, drug charges. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – William Brettschneider, 38, of 5120 S. 168th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested Oct. 1 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of third-degree child abuse. Preliminary…

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