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79th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in 79th District Court: Felonies Earl Jay Vanderleest, of 6720 M 20, Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); third-offense domestic violence. Bail: $750/cash/surety.  Duane Sexton, of 3345 W. Madison Rd., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with a dangerous weapon/felonious assault. Competency…

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79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 8, 2023

February 8, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, Feb. 8, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court:  Kevin Scott Lewis, of 7725 S. 100th Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty Jan. 31 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to $510 in fines and costs. Restitution is reserved. One felony count of larceny in a…

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No one injured when trailer comes unhitched from vehicle hauling it

February 7, 2023

No one injured when trailer comes unhitched from vehicle hauling it FERRY TOWNSHIP — No one was injured when a trailer came unhitched from the vehicle that was hauling it Monday, Feb. 6, shortly after noon on East M 20 near South 154th Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. “The clasp hitch may have…

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Pentwater Senior Grace Stoneman named Student of the Month

February 7, 2023

Pentwater Senior Grace Stoneman named Student of the Month PENTWATER — Pentwater senior Grace Stoneman was named January Pentwater Service Club Student of Month.   Stoneman was nominated by school staff members for her hard work, leadership, positivity, teamwork and compassion. Stoneman received the award during a luncheon held in her honor and attended by her father, Rob Stoneman. In addition…

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News alert: vehicle fire in Ferry

February 7, 2023

News alert: vehicle fire in Ferry FERRY TOWNSHIP — The Ferry Township Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. on 148th Avenue near Baker Road.

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