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Obituary: James Rininger, 80, of Hart

February 2, 2023

Obituary: James Rininger, 80, of Hart James Ralph Rininger, 80, of Hart, passed away January 31, 2023, from a massive stroke. He was born September 17, 1942, in Douglas, the son of Ralph and Mary (Bolton) Rininger. Jim married the love of his life, Sandra Smith, on October 21, 1961. They spent 61 happy years together. Jim was a member…

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Winter weather advisory begins at 8 p.m. Thursday

February 2, 2023

Winter weather advisory begins at 8 p.m. Thursday OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the lakeshore counties Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Feb. 2, until 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. A wind chill…

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Police news, posted Feb. 2, 2023

February 2, 2023

Police news, posted Feb. 2, 2023 The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Michigan State Police, Hart post: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023: 1:23 a.m., a 39-year-old Shelby man was arrested on three warrants and for driving while license suspended, 80th Avenue near Water Road, Grant Township. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. Wednesday, Feb. 1,…

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Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC

February 1, 2023

Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 32-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 Oceana Dr., was initially charged with third-degree CSC and assault with intent…

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Man who flashed police pleads ‘no contest’ to assault charge

February 1, 2023

Man who flashed police pleads ‘no contest’ to assault charge By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 28-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to assault with intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Luis Ismael-Lopez Estrella, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., fondled and exposed…

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