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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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Weekend police news, Nov. 21, 2022.

November 21, 2022

Weekend police news, Nov. 21, 2022. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, Nov. 18, 2022: 3:01 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of tools, 400 block of West Tyler Road, Hart Township. Items reported stolen are a socket set valued at $100 and wrench set valued at $60. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022: 11:19 a.m.,…

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