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Large black bear spotted in Oceana County

May 22, 2023

Large black bear spotted in Oceana County The Oceana Conservation District shared photos of a black bear recently spotted in Oceana County. “Some cool shots of a black bear in Oceana County!” states a post on the conservation district’s Facebook page. “Black bears are the only species of bear found in Michigan. Given the size, this one looks to be…

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Recent births, posted May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

Recent births, posted May 22, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Mila…

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Fire destroys Walkerville-area trailer

May 19, 2023

Fire destroys Walkerville-area trailer A single-wide trailer at 609 Clock Road was totally destroyed by fire Thursday evening, May 18, said Hart Fire Chief Dwight Fuehring. The American Red Cross was called to assist the family of four displaced by the fire. No one was injured in the blaze. Firefighters from Walkerville, Hart, Crystal Township and Ferry Township responded to…

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HPD report, May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

HPD report, May 19, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, May 4, 2023: 7:30 a.m., assault and battery, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 9:20 a.m., suspicious situation, 500 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 5:50 p.m., animal complaint, 10 block of Hart Street, City of Hart. 7 p.m., criminal…

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79th District Court arraignments, May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, May 19, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Joseph Luz Mosqueda, of 8162 W. Arthur Rd., New Era; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); felonious assault. Preliminary exam: June 6 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/personal recognizance (PR). Matthew Carl Duell, of 4212 N. 120th Ave., Hart; OCSO; fleeing…

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