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Methamphetamine/MDMA possession yields jail term.

June 15, 2021

Methamphetamine/MDMA possession yields jail term. HART — A 32-year-old Walkerville man convicted of methamphetamine/MDMA possession was sentenced in Oceana County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, to 90 days in jail with credit for six days served. Antonio John-Renee Welcom, of 3259 166th Ave., pleaded guilty to the charge April 7, and in exchange, a second-offense cocaine delivery charge was…

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Learning about making ‘dough.’

June 15, 2021

Learning about making ‘dough.’ Hesperia second graders get an inside look at the local business world by designing donuts.  HESPERIA – How can elementary students help a community? Students in Jordan Bourdo, Denise Short and Angie Pummel’s second grade classrooms at Patricia St. Clair Elementary School learned just that recently when they integrated the Junior Achievement Our Community program into…

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Dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan Tuesday.

June 15, 2021

Dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan Tuesday. Oceana County — Waves and currents on Lake Michigan will be dangerous for swimmers Tuesday afternoon and evening, June 15, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Strong currents in the water — especially near the north piers — today can pull swimmers into deeper water. Please consider helping to fund…

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Twin Lake man admits to stealing dirt bikes.

June 14, 2021

Twin Lake man admits to stealing dirt bikes. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Twin Lake man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, June 14, to breaking and entering a building with intent. Thomas Edward Burns, of 3310 E. Skeels Rd., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he broke into a barn on Skeels Road Oct.…

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Mears man pleads guilty to CSC.

June 14, 2021

Mears man pleads guilty to CSC. HART — A 43-year-old Mears man pleaded guilty to a high-court misdemeanor of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Monday, June 14. Emilto Moreno-Gomez, of 2235 N. 56th Ave., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that three incidents occurred during a time period between March 1, 2010 to Jan. 1, 2014 in…

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