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Four female inmates charged in connection to doing meth in the jail

May 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Four female inmates at the Oceana County Jail have been charged with a total of 12 criminal counts in connection to using methamphetamine in the jail. “The sheriff’s office has submitted a report which was reviewed,” said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. “As a result of the report, four females have been charged…

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HPD news, posted May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 16, 2024: 4:31 a.m., medical assist, Lincoln and Dryden streets, City of Hart. 1 p.m., found property, 100 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. Friday, May 17, 2024: 4 p.m.,…

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Pentwater settles lawsuit with fired village manager 

May 23, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Pentwater Village Council fired its village manager without cause last March, and the ousted manager fired back with a lawsuit. The council, in a split vote last month, agreed to settle the lawsuit by paying former village manager Chris Brown a lump sum of $67,000 and nearly $27,000 in severance pay, according…

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Veterans affairs seeks crucial millage renewal in August

May 22, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Among the many candidates and proposals on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, there is one that is crucial to helping those who have done the most for us — our military veterans. The Oceana County Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a .1-mill renewal that is critical to keeping the organization in operation.…

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Congratulations, Walkerville High School Class of 2024!

May 22, 2024

Congratulations to the graduates of the Walkerville High School Class of 2024 who received their diplomas Sunday, May 19. Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   

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