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Court of appeals upholds murder conviction

March 19, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the 2023 murder conviction of Carlos Andres Sanchez, 35, of Muskegon. Sanchez was found guilty by a jury, Sept. 21, 2023 of first-degree murder and felony firearm for shooting and killing a 28-year-old Miguel Angel Gutierrez of Muskegon with a handgun June 12, 2022. Sanchez was sentenced…

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Diman-Wolf Pre-K Round Up set for March 25 and April 7

March 19, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart Public Schools Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center has scheduled two Pre-K Round Up sessions for Tuesday, March 25, from 4:30-6 p.m. and Monday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a photo opportunity, goody bags and a raffle drawing.…

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Trail cam photos lead to suspect’s arrest

March 19, 2025

HART  — A homeowner’s trail cam photos, a post on OCP and the public’s sharing of OCP’s post aided police in the arrest of a theft suspect, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s help in finding a person of interest in a larceny theft that recently occurred in Elbridge Township. The homeowner’s…

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Walkerville to host Space Adventure Party April 10

March 19, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Whether you’re a Walkerville family with a 4, 5 or 6-year-old or a family with a youngster who would like to explore more about Walkerville Public Schools, you’re invited to a Space Adventure Party Thursday, April 10, from…

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Police seek public’s help in finding a person of interest in theft case

March 18, 2025

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest in a larceny theft that recently occurred in the 1000 block of East Clock Road. “The complainant is missing a few different things, including a Mr. Heater Portable Buddy, six small propane containers, two folding seats, and a couple other…

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