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78th District Court arraignments include fleeing police.

April 22, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include fleeing police.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: Felonies – Wesley Owen Pulsipher, 43, of 235 Sessions Rd., Shelby, was arrested April 17 by the Shelby Police Department…

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78th District Court sentencings.

April 22, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jesus C. Felix, 22, of 1825 N. 56th Ave., Mears, was found guilty April 18 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to 93…

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4 candidates vie for county treasurer.

April 21, 2016
4 candidates vie for county treasurer.

HART — Four Republican candidates are running for the position of Oceana County treasurer. Current treasurer Sheila Gowell is not seeking re-election. The primary election is set for Tuesday, Aug. 4. Here are the treasurer candidates: Paul S. Hodges “My name is Paul Hodges, a lifelong resident of Oceana County, and I am running for treasurer of Oceana County.  After graduating…

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Fire destroys Hesperia area home.

April 20, 2016
Fire destroys Hesperia area home.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A single-story home at 1917 S. 200th Ave. near Hesperia was destroyed in a fire Wednesday afternoon, April 20. No one was inside the house, and no one was injured in the blaze that was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Firefighters from Hesperia, Walkerville, Ferry and Fremont battled the blaze. Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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Crashes keep police busy.

April 20, 2016
Crashes keep police busy.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Monday, April 18, 2016: – 4:57 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, E. Harrison Rd. and N. 144th Ave., Elbridge Township. – 7:16 a.m., (OCSO), property damage crash, S. State St., Village of Shelby. – 9:51 a.m., (OCSO), larceny, E. Baker Rd., Ferry Township. – 10:58 a.m., (OCSO), warrant arrest, S.…

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