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Pentwater Service Club members to hit the streets, ringing bells for the Salvation Army

November 29, 2022

Pentwater Service Club members to hit the streets, ringing bells for the Salvation Army PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club announced that its volunteers will again take to the streets of downtown Pentwater Dec. 9 and 10 to raise money for the less fortunate on behalf of the Salvation Army.   Club members plan to be in front of the Pentwater…

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Man sentenced to 15-30 years in prison for raping 10-year-old girl.

November 29, 2022

Man sentenced to 15-30 years in prison for raping 10-year-old girl. Following his prison term, Caal-Cho faces deportation to Guatemala. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 15-30 years in prison for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 28. Marcelino Caal-Cho, whose address is listed…

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79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 22, 2022.

November 22, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, Nov. 22, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Matthew Charles Dukes, of 2235 W. Cleveland Rd., New Era; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); breaking and entering with intent. Probable cause hearing: Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. William Rhody Dwyer, of…

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79th District Court sentencings, Nov. 22, 2022.

November 22, 2022

79th District Court sentencings, Nov. 22, 2022. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Stephen John Kroegel, of 3954 SW Armadillo Trail, Arcadia, Florida, was found guilty Nov. 21 of forest fire — failure to take precautions and was sentenced to $375 in fines and costs. Karl Edward Brock, Jr.,…

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Eighth graders explore professions during Career Day.

November 21, 2022

Eighth graders explore professions during Career Day. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School eighth graders were recently introduced to several different careers during Career Day. “We had four speakers that shared about their career field, and then the kids did a related activity,” said school counselor…

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