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Rothbury man faces felony charge for ethnic intimidation of inmates

December 28, 2022

Rothbury man faces felony charge for ethnic intimidation of inmates HART — A 43-year-old Rothbury man lodged in the Oceana County Jail faces a felony charge of ethnic intimidation for allegedly threatening and intimidating black jail inmates. Shawn Alan Goerbig, of 7080 S. Surf Crt., faces up to two years in prison if convicted. “There have been multiple incidents involving…

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Shelby’s new elementary school taking shape

December 27, 2022

Shelby’s new elementary school taking shape Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  SHELBY —  Construction is moving along on Shelby Public Schools’ $19 million 65,000-square-foot elementary school building located along Oceana Drive north of the high school.  The new elementary school will replace the Thomas Read Elementary…

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79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2022 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Joseph Kendall Zuber, of 3661 E. Baseline Rd., Shelby; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); methamphetamine possession and two counts of narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent.  Robert John Engstrom, of 8583 E. Pierce Rd.; OCSO; assaulting/resisting/obstructing…

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Inmate allegedly damages bunk by repeatedly jumping on it

December 27, 2022

Inmate allegedly damages bunk by repeatedly jumping on it The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022: 8:07 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property. A male inmate allegedly damaged a cell after jumping up and down on a bunk until it gave way. The case is being turned over to the Oceana…

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Blizzard warning begins Thursday at 7 p.m.

December 21, 2022

Blizzard warning begins Thursday at 7 p.m. ‘Travel should be restricted to emergencies only.’ OCEANA COUNTY — A blizzard warning is in effect for Oceana County beginning Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. Other counties included in the blizzard warning are Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Newaygo, Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren and Kalamazoo.…

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