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Water Maiden finds her permanent home

July 17, 2024

By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Skilled, civic-minded members of the Pentwater Artisan Learning Center are often quick to step in when they see an opportunity to advance a community project. A recent example is the relocation of the “Water Maiden” sculpture from its temporary location on Second Street. The piece earned the “People’s Choice Award” in the Pentwater…

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Sandcastle sculptors to compete during Pentwater Homecoming celebration

July 17, 2024

PENTWATER — Families and friends will again convene from places across America to compete in the 51st Sandcastle Sculpting Contest.   Sponsored by the Pentwater Service Club since 1973, this year’s event is set for from 8 a.m. until noon Friday, Aug. 9, at the Charles Mears State Park. The competition is open to anyone regardless of their age or place…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Christine Louise O’Connell, 61, of 796 McIntosh Ln., Muskegon, pleaded guilty July 2 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; and $1,1155 in fines and costs. Alcohol Highway…

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Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to arson

July 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hart man who set a mattress on fire inside an apartment last April pleaded “no contest” to a felony charge of first-degree arson in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 15. Luna Jesus Trigo, of 2320 W. Baseline Rd., faces a minimum term of 29 months in prison with a…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted July 16, 2024

July 16, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Noel Trevino, 44, of 3051 W. Baker Rd., Shelby; three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. Preliminary exam: July 30 at 1 p.m. – Tristan Daniel Whaley, 23, of 1619 Tuttle Ave., Datton, Ohio; felonious assault and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: July…

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