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Fugitive arrest, car-deer crashes

January 22, 2015
Fugitive arrest, car-deer crashes

HART — The following is recent Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015: – 6:04 p.m., fugitive arrest, 5000 block of North 72nd Ave., Weare Twp., a 34-year-old Hart man was arrested for failure to appear on an original charge of no operator’s license. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015: – 1:30 a.m., car-deer crash, 116th Ave. and…

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Local food blogger to appear on Rachael Ray Show

January 21, 2015
Local food blogger to appear on Rachael Ray Show

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Gina Ferwerda has many talents, and one of them is cooking delicious food. Her culinary expertise has landed her a spot on the popular Rachael Ray Show, which will air Thursday, Jan. 22, on WOOD TV, channel 8, at 2 p.m. “I was very excited when I received the phone call from…

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Sheriff’s office warns: Beware of counterfeit money

January 21, 2015
Sheriff’s office warns: Beware of counterfeit money

OCEANA COUNTY — Counterfeit money used at businesses in the southern portion of the county were turned in to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday, Jan. 20, and police are warning businesses and residents to be on the lookout for them. “The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received complaints as of yesterday of suspicious $20 and $50 bills that had been…

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Embezzlement from medical facility totals approximately $5,000

January 20, 2015
Embezzlement from medical facility totals approximately $5,000

HART — Judy Kumzi, 49, of 310 Wood St., Hart, is accused of embezzling approximately $5,000 from the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon. Kumzi was arrested by the Hart Police Department Friday, Jan. 16, for a felony of embezzlement over $1,000/ under $20,000 from OCMCF and arraigned in 78th District Court. The crime was reported…

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MSP: 3 weekend arrests

January 20, 2015
MSP: 3 weekend arrests

HART — The following is recent Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015: – 1:40 p.m., A 23-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear on an operating while intoxicated charge in the 200 block of W. Hawley St. in Hesperia. – 6:45 p.m., domestic assault, 1600 block of S. 44th…

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