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78th District Court felony arraignments.

February 4, 2021

78th District Court felony arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court on felony charges: Sean W. Johnson, 35, of 2857 E. White Lake Dr., Twin Lake, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of analogues possession and LSD possession. Johnson also faces a misdemeanor charge of…

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Third suspect charged in CSC case.

February 4, 2021

Third suspect charged in CSC case. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A third suspect has been charged with a felony of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to a case involving alleged sexual assaults of a preteen girl by several men.  The investigation was conducted by a multi-jurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Jermaine…

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Hart woman charged with 2 felonies in connection to 3-vehicle crash.

February 4, 2021

Hart woman charged with 2 felonies in connection to 3-vehicle crash. THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRASH. HART — A 29-year-old Hart woman has been charged in 78th District Court with two felony counts of operating under the influence of liquor causing a serious injury and a misdemeanor count of second-offense operating while intoxicated…

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$1,500 in ice fishing equipment stolen.

February 4, 2021

$1,500 in ice fishing equipment stolen. GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of $1,500 worth of new ice fishing equipment reported Wednesday, Feb. 3, around 5 p.m. on 108th Avenue, according to Lt. Shane Hasty. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Monday, Feb. 1, 2021: 11:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 58-year-old…

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Economic alliance launches program to improve internet for businesses, homes.

February 3, 2021

Economic alliance launches program to improve internet for businesses, homes. Oceana County residents are asked to take 10-minute survey at https://myconnectedcommunity.org/oceana-county/. OCEANA COUNTY  – The Oceana County Economic Alliance (OCEA), in partnership with Connected Nation Michigan (CN Michigan), has launched a Connected Community Engagement for the county.  The program will leverage data provided by residents, businesses, community organizations, and others to…

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