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Hart woman sentenced to prison for drug delivery

February 5, 2024

Hart woman sentenced to prison for drug delivery HART — A 34-year-old Hart woman was sentenced to two to 20 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 29, for five felony drug delivery convictions. Marjorie Janelle Walt, of 2255 Young Rd., pleaded guilty, Dec. 20, 2023 to two counts of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine and three counts of…

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Hart man sentenced to prison for CSC

February 5, 2024

Hart man sentenced to prison for CSC HART — A 33-year-old Hart man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court, Jan. 29, to three to 15 years in prison for a conviction of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. The…

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Pentwater Yacht Club receives national award

February 5, 2024

Pentwater Yacht Club receives national award PENTWATER — The US Sailing One Design Club award recognizes administrative excellence, fleet growth, creative programming, regatta support and member contribution to one-design sailing, states a press release from the organization. This prestigious national award has been given to some of the most significant sailing clubs in the country. Now, the Pentwater Yacht Club…

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Police news, posted Feb. 5, 2024

February 5, 2024

Police news, posted Feb. 5, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Jan. 29, 2024: 6:28 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 52-year-old Hart man was cited for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS), Polk Road, Hart Township. Tuesday,…

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128th Avenue in Ferry closed

February 5, 2024

128th Avenue in Ferry closed FERR TOWNSHIP — A portion of 128th Avenue between Warren and Pierce roads will be closed daily for road work, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up, and local residents will be able to access their homes.

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