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Obituary: Donald Carrick, 84, of New Era

March 30, 2023

Obituary: Donald Carrick, 84, of New Era Donald Carrick, 84 years of age, passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at his New Era home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born, the youngest of two children, on January 15, 1939, in Highland Park, to Elmer and Ruth Carrick. He was educated in the Hazel Park School system in…

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79th District Court arraignments, March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, March 30, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 N. Oceana Dr., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: April 4 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/cash.…

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79th District Court sentencings, dismissals 

March 30, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, dismissals  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Damon Lamonte Morgan, of 548 E. Madison Rd., Hart, was found guilty March 22 of improper license and was sentenced to $375 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the Secretary of State (SOS). Armando Falcon, of 511…

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Hair band heydays

March 29, 2023

Hair band heydays Val-Du-Lakes rocked the summer music scene in the ‘80s and ‘90s By Allison Scarbrough, Editor GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — Some of the biggest names in rock music took center stage at the Val-Du-Lakes outdoor amphitheater back in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Summers sizzled with rowdy crowds gathering on the hill to thrash to heavy metal icons Ozzy Osbourne…

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Shelby hires new police chief 

March 28, 2023

Shelby hires new police chief  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Former Muskegon County Sheriff Dean Roesler was recently hired as the new Shelby police chief. Roseler, 58, began his duties March 20. The Montague native hails from a family dedicated to emergency services. Most family members have worked or work as police officers, paramedics, firefighters and 911 dispatchers.  Roesler,…

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