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Hesperia library celebrates 100th anniversary.

August 24, 2016
Hesperia library celebrates 100th anniversary.

#OceanaCountyNews #HesperiaCommunityLibrary HESPERIA — In 1916, the Hesperia Women’s Literary Club started a library with 237 books. This year, the library celebrated its 100th anniversary. State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo) presented a special tribute to the Hesperia Community Library marking its 100th anniversary. “This community has reached a significant milestone,” said Library Director Kay Brennan. “The library continues to be…

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Police handle DWLS arrest, crashes.

August 24, 2016
Police handle DWLS arrest, crashes.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 25-year-old Shelby man was arrested for driving while license suspended (DWLS) by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 9:35 p.m. at M-20 and Oceana Drive. Other recent MSP activity includes: Monday, Aug. 22, 2016: – 10:04 p.m., car/deer crash, Stony Lake Road and Scenic Drive, Claybanks Township. Tuesday,…

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Montague man, 64, faces 1st-degree CSC charges.

August 24, 2016
Montague man, 64, faces 1st-degree CSC charges.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 64-year-old Montague man faces three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of third-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. Michael Melvin Johnson, of 500 Fruitvale Rd., allegedly molested the child in 2008 in…

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2nd-longest-running fair in the state kicks off today.

August 23, 2016
2nd-longest-running fair in the state kicks off today.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyFair2016 By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The 145th Annual Oceana County Fair, which is the second-longest running fair in Michigan, is set for Tuesday, Aug. 23, through Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Oceana County Fairgrounds. The event draws approximately 25,000 fair goers every year, said Oceana County Fair President Clancy Aerts. The fair’s history dates back to 1871.…

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Fired police chief’s felony case moves to circuit court.

August 22, 2016
Fired police chief’s felony case moves to circuit court.

#OceanaCountyNews #ShelbyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The criminal case against former Shelby Police Chief Robert Glen Wilson II, 62, was bound over to 27th Circuit Court during a preliminary conference in 78th District Court Monday, Aug. 22. Wilson faces six felony charges, one of which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, due to allegedly performing…

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