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79th District Court arraignments, March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, March 10, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Damian Michael Wilder, of 415 State St., Shelby; Shelby Police Department (SPD); felonies of unarmed robbery and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of third-degree retail fraud. Probable cause hearing: March 21 at 1 p.m. Bail:…

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HPD news, March 10, 2023

March 10, 2023

HPD news, March 10, 2023​ The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, March 2, 2023: 2:30 a.m., suspicious situation, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 10:31 a.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of State Street, City of Hart. 12:24 p.m., medical assist, 600 block of Water Street, City of Hart. 1:49 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of…

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Competition offers $5,000 for local food and beverage entrepreneurs

March 10, 2023

Competition offers $5,000 for local food and beverage entrepreneurs MUSKEGON — The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Greater Muskegon Economic Development, The Right Place and its partners in Lake, Mason, Oceana, and Newaygo counties on an initiative to provide launch and business growth opportunities to small businesses specializing in food and beverage product development. The in-person pitch competition…

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Breaking and entering, home invasion charges against man convicted for killing infant son dismissed

March 10, 2023

Breaking and entering, home invasion charges against man convicted for killing infant son dismissed HART — Home invasion and breaking and entering charges against a 37-year-old Ludington man who was sentenced in Mason County last month to 25-70 years in prison for killing his 2-month-old son have been dismissed. Craig David Overla was facing charges in Oceana County, but they…

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Township officials hope to relocate historic hall so it can be preserved

March 9, 2023

Township officials hope to relocate historic hall so it can be preserved By Allison Scarbrough, Editor COLFAX TOWNSHIP — The historical building that served as the Colfax Township Hall for over a century and a half needs to be relocated, and township officials are seeking interested parties willing to move it. The old structure located at the corner of Jackson…

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