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Portion of Shelby Road closed for road work

March 7, 2024

Portion of Shelby Road closed for road work FERRY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Road between 124th and 132nd avenues is closed Thursday, March 7, for road work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour route has been set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes.

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Man sent to prison for break-in

March 6, 2024

Man sent to prison for break-in HART — A 38-year-old man was sentenced to 13 months to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court this week for a conviction of breaking and entering a building with intent. Paul Madison Phillips pleaded guilty Jan. 22, 2024. One count of unlawful driving away of an automobile/car theft was dismissed,…

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Man accused of assault with intent to murder rejects plea offer 

March 6, 2024

Man accused of assault with intent to murder rejects plea offer  HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man who faces a felony of assault with intent to murder rejected a plea offer in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court this week. Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail on a $250,000 bond. The charge…

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Fox announces candidacy for probate judge

March 6, 2024

Fox announces candidacy for probate judge HART — After 30 years of private practice serving the residents of Oceana County, attorney Eric Fox announces his candidacy for probate court judge of Oceana County. “Fox is a lifelong resident of Oceana County,” states his candidacy announcement. “He graduated from Shelby High School before getting his degree from Michigan State University. He…

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Parolee accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at local hotel

March 6, 2024

Parolee accused of sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl at local hotel HART — A 40-year-old Holland man who is on parole is accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl at a local hotel. Christopher Matthew Kubacki of 83 Burke Ave., Holland, is charged with felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), second-degree CSC and gross indecency between a male and female,…

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