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Police news, Dec. 21, 2021.

December 21, 2021

Police news, Dec. 21, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Friday, Dec. 17, 2021: 1:03 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 38-year-old Walkerville man was cited for open intoxicants, North 168th Avenue, Colfax Township. 10:52 p.m., (OCSO), a 44-year-old Walkerville man was arrested for aggravated assault, East Tyler Road, Elbridge Township. Saturday, Dec. 18. 2021: 3:09…

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Captive missionaries made daring escape.

December 20, 2021

Captive missionaries made daring escape. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Captive missionaries in Haiti found freedom last week by making a daring overnight escape, walking 10 miles through briars and thorns with a baby and other children in tow, according Christian Aid Ministries officials. The group of 12 navigated in the moonlight to reach safety after a two-month kidnapping ordeal, stated…

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Muskegon man faces 10-15 years in prison for CSC.

December 20, 2021

Muskegon man faces 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man faces a prison term of 10-15 years after pleading “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 20. Jermaine Lamar Chapman, of 2425 McIlwrath, is lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a $1.5 million bond…

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78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 19, 2021.

December 19, 2021

78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 19, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Dylan James Towne, 22, of 7685 Whispering Brook Dr., Portage, Michigan, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Pretrial: Dec. 27 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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Church leaders provide more details about hostage release.

December 16, 2021

Church leaders provide more details about hostage release. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In light of the release of the remaining 12 hostages in Haiti, church leaders from the Hart Dunkard Brethren Church provided more details during a Zoom video meeting with the media Thursday evening, Dec. 16. Pastor Ronald Marks and Worship Leader Carleton Horst said they are…

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