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Woman, 74, charged with 3 counts of felonious assault for allegedly wielding handgun during dispute with fishermen.

March 14, 2016
Woman, 74, charged with 3 counts of felonious assault for allegedly wielding handgun during dispute with fishermen.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Wilma Seng, 74, was charged with three counts of felonious assault Monday, March 14, after she allegedly displayed a handgun during a property dispute with several fishermen in the White River Sunday evening, March 13, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Seng was released from the Oceana County Jail on…

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Police investigate trailer theft.

March 14, 2016
Police investigate trailer theft.

The following is weekend activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Friday, March 11, 2016: – 11:33 a.m., disturbing the peace, 500 N. State St., Shelby. Saturday, March 12, 2016: – 10:20 a.m., two-car property damage crash, 192nd Ave. and Loop Rd., Newfield Township. – 7:45 p.m., stolen trailer, Sand Rd. and 192nd Ave., Otto Township. Sunday,…

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Elderly woman allegedly wields handgun during dispute with fishermen.

March 14, 2016
Elderly woman allegedly wields handgun during dispute with fishermen.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 74-year-old woman was arrested by deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office after allegedly displaying a handgun during a property dispute with several fishermen in the White River Sunday evening, March 13, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred on the edge of 198th…

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HHS teacher publishes 2nd book.

March 11, 2016
HHS teacher publishes 2nd book.

HART — “Waiting for Bells” grows from the rows of a Michigan classroom. HHS teacher Brett Ramseyer cultivates school halls to harvest the tales of tragedy, talent, love, loss, depression, desire, betrayal and hope from both students and staff.  These seeds of theme sprout to life in the characters he creates in the five sections of his short story collection: Teaching,…

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Art is in the air at local library.

March 11, 2016
Art is in the air at local library.

HESPERIA — Artwork from local schools is on display at the Hesperia Community Library.  In celebration of Youth Arts Month, the Newaygo County Council for the Arts and the Dogwood Center in Fremont are hosting the Grand Rapids Symphony. Some of the students’ artwork will be used as background during a symphony performance.   Stop in the library to see…

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