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The Land: ‘It’s not a job — it’s a way of life.’

October 13, 2020

The Land: ‘It’s not a job — it’s a way of life.’ The Land is a series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — For decades and through generations, Bush’s Apples has been harvesting fruits and vegetables on its gorgeous 400-acre farm. The farm is located…

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3 receive minor injuries in rainy US 31 rollover crash.

October 13, 2020

3 receive minor injuries in rainy US 31 rollover crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Three people were treated at the scene by Life EMS for minor injuries received during a vehicle rollover crash on rain-slicked southbound US 31 Monday, Oct. 12, around 4 p.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. The driver, who is a 51-year-old Hart man,…

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Recent arraignments include home invasion.

October 12, 2020

Recent arraignments include home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Christopher Allen Scott, 64, of 1612 W. Kentview Dr., NE, Grand Rapids, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of first-degree home invasion and a second-offense habitual offender notice. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary…

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Weekend police report.

October 12, 2020

Weekend police report. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020: – 8:15 p.m., (Michigan State Police), a 47-year-old Whitehall man was cited for operating without insurance following a two-vehicle non-injury crash, Maple Island Road near Arthur Road, Greenwood Township. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020: – 4:59 p.m., (MSP), a 26-year-old Newaygo man was arrested on a…

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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

October 9, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Kevin James House, 34, of 217 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Oct. 5 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $1,065 in fines and costs. One…

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