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Hart man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl

October 9, 2023

Hart man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old girl By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 33-year-old Hart man faces up to life in prison for three felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Ricardo Moreno Barrios, of 2 W. Main St., appeared in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 9, for a pretrial hearing.  Barrios is accused of sexually…

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Blessing of the Badges

October 7, 2023

Blessing of the Badges SHELBY — Local police officers, firefighters and paramedics received a blessing from the Rev. Mike Deblois of the New Era Bible Church Saturday, Oct. 7, during Oceana County’s first-ever Blessing of the Badges ceremony at the Shelby Fall Festival. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for…

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Tiger royalty

October 7, 2023

Tiger royalty SHELBY — Hannah Frees and Wyatt Dickman were crowned the Shelby High School Homecoming Queen and King Friday night, Oct. 6, 2023 during halftime of the Tiger football game against Manistee. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. 

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New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant

October 6, 2023

New Era Farmers Market receives $30,000 grant NEW ERA — The New Era Farmers Market received a check for $30,000 from Trinity Health this week. Trinity Health Muskegon Program Implementation Coordinator Michael C. Ramsey presented the check to New Era Farmers Market Manager Sandy Whitaker at the New Era Christian Reformed Church Tuesday, Oct. 3. The grant, which will provide…

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Runaway found safe

October 5, 2023

Runaway found safe Michigan State Police from the Hart post said a 13-year-old girl who ran away from home has been found safe. MSP was searching for Riley Hunter who had last been seen Sept. 30 in Rothbury. MSP reported Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5, that Riley had been found safe.  

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