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Recent arraignments include felony assault, posted Dec. 10, 2020.

December 10, 2020

78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Corydon James Smith, 32, of 393 Elm St., Shelby, was arrested by the Michgian State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor of assault and battery.…

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State tackles tainted drinking water problem in Rothbury.

December 10, 2020

State tackles tainted drinking water problem in Rothbury. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — PFAS contamination in private drinking water wells was found in the Greenlawn Mobile Home Court Park, at 2725 E. Forrest St., and more homes and businesses will be sampled in the surrounding area, according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) —…

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Gene Kokx receives Master Farmer Award.

December 9, 2020

Gene Kokx receives Master Farmer Award. The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART — Gene Kokx of Eugene Kokx and Sons Farms has been named recipient of the 2020 Master Farmer Award by the Michigan Vegetable Council. Watch video here This award is presented annually to an…

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Grand Rapids couple arrested for meth possession.

December 9, 2020

Grand Rapids couple arrested for meth possession. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man and a 25-year-old Grand Rapids woman were arrested for methamphetamine possession by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 11:30 a.m. on Main Street near Foster Street, according to Sgt. Dan Thomas. They were lodged in the Oceana County Jail.…

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Police news, Dec. 8, 2020:

December 8, 2020

Police news, Dec. 8, 2020: The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020: – Midnight, (Michigan State Police), a 22-year-old New Era man was cited for open intoxicants, Oceana Drive and Tonawanda Trail, Grant Township. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020: – 1:30 a.m., (MSP), a 25-year-old Brighton, Michigan man was arrested for operating while intoxicated (OWI),…

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