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Congressman Moolenaar introduces bill to help veterans enter workforce

February 9, 2023

Congressman Moolenaar introduces bill to help veterans enter workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman John Moolenaar has introduced legislation that would help veterans who are finishing their military service and going into the workforce. Specifically, Moolenaar’s legislation, H.R. 728, would allow states to use federal funding to create their own fellowship programs to help veterans find jobs and then be employed…

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CTE criminal justice students begin safer drive campaign

February 8, 2023

CTE criminal justice students begin safer drive campaign West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — Students from the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education Criminal Justice program will host an open house…

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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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