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Local family among missionaries kidnapped in Haiti.

October 19, 2021

Local family among missionaries kidnapped in Haiti. Five members of a local family, including four children, are among the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti. The pastor at Hart Dunkard Brethren Church on North 56th Avenue confirmed to area media that the family belongs to the congregation. Pastor Ron Marks said the family members include a parent and four children, with…

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Defendant in deadly drunk driving case sentenced to year in jail.

October 19, 2021

Defendant in deadly drunk driving case sentenced to year in jail. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The defendant in a drunk driving case involving the death of a passenger was sentenced to one year in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 18. Gregory Glenn Boos, 47, of 2829 124th Ave., Hart, was found guilty Aug. 12 of a…

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Waitress sentenced for stealing over $13,000 from tavern’s Keno system.

October 18, 2021

Waitress sentenced for stealing over $13,000 from tavern’s Keno system. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 40-year-old Pentwater woman was ordered to pay $14,598 in restitution for a felony conviction of embezzlement in 27th Circuit Court Monday. Oct. 18. Kylie Jean Ebner, of 3431 West Jefferson Rd., stole money from the Keno system while working as a waitress and…

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‘Star linebacker’ sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for sex crime.

October 18, 2021

‘Star linebacker’ sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for sex crime. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to five to 15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 18. Dwight Bernard McKinney pleaded guilty, July 26. Defense attorney Terry Nolan said McKinney was…

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Tiger Pride: Shelby soccer squad secures first WMC title in 21 years.

October 17, 2021

Tiger Pride: Shelby soccer squad secures first WMC title in 21 years. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — The Shelby Boys Varsity Soccer Team won its first West Michigan Conference title in 21 years, and the players and coaches are excited and confident going into…

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