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Weekend police news, Dec. 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

Weekend police news, Dec. 12, 2022 The following is activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022:  12:49 p.m., fraud, 3100 block of West Monroe Road, Weare Township. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022: 1:32 a.m. disturbance, Munn Street, Village of Hesperia. 7:29 p.m., a 28-year-old Shelby man was arrested for assault and battery, 2700 block…

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Old Newsies hit the streets

December 10, 2022

Old Newsies hit the streets By Allison Scarbrough, Editor OCEANA COUNTY — Old Newsies/Goodfellows hit the streets Saturday, Dec. 10, for the annual fundraiser that helps less fortunate children and families during Christmas. Stationed at major intersections, the Old Newsies/News Boys/Goodfellows gathered donations from passing motorists. “For 78 years, the Old Newsies have been helping the needy children in Oceana…

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Hesperia woman charged with felonious assault for stabbing girlfriend.

December 9, 2022

Hesperia woman charged with felonious assault for stabbing girlfriend. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 20-year-old Hesperia woman was arrested for felonious assault Thursday, Dec. 8, just before midnight after allegedly stabbing a 22-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan woman in the arm, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of…

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Tigers’ joy of giving will make Christmas brighter for children in need.

December 9, 2022

Tigers’ joy of giving will make Christmas brighter for children in need. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Students and staff at Shelby Public Schools experienced true joy during this year’s Toys for Tots campaign while exceeding their donation goals. Over $4,000 in toys were…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, Dec. 9, 2022

December 9, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, Dec. 9, 2022 By Allison Scarbrgouh, Editor HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Dec. 5, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Austin Reily Bruursema, of 5379 Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty Oct. 10 of assault with a dangerous weapon and was sentenced Dec. 5 to 172 days in jail with credit for 172 days…

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