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Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023

February 27, 2023

Closings and cancellations, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Pentwater Public Schools Shelby Public Schools Walkerville Public Schools Other Free Soil Area Senior Center (closed remainder of the week) Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason…

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Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home

February 27, 2023

Man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson after setting mattress on fire inside home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — William Rhody Dwyer, 54, pleaded “no contest” in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27, to third-degree arson after setting a mattress on fire inside a Golden Township home. “He was renting a house in the northern part of the…

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Mears man steals military medals during break-in

February 27, 2023

Mears man steals military medals during break-in By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 41-year-old Mears man pleaded “no contest” to second-degree home invasion and breaking and entering a building with intent in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 27. Dustin Lee Carlson, of 5737 W. 2nd St., stole items of “sentimental value” including a set of Navy medals…

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Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering

February 27, 2023

Man faces prison term for CSC, breaking and entering By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 20-year-old Branch man pleaded “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct and breaking and entering a building with intent Monday, Feb. 27, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court. Jacob Bengermaine Casanova-Gleason faces a prison term of two and a half to 30 years, said…

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Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity 

February 27, 2023

Drunk driving arrests top weekend police activity  The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023: 1:33 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 31-year-old Muskegon Heights man was arrested for operating with a high blood alcohol content, South Division Street, Village of Hesperia. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 12:25 p.m., (OCSO),…

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