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Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments.

May 29, 2020

Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Carl Merlin Morgan, 49, of 56th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Bail: $100,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam:…

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6 recoveries among 85 Oceana County COVID-19 cases.

May 28, 2020

6 recoveries among 85 Oceana County COVID-19 cases. District Health Department #10 reports as of Thursday, May 28, there are 85 positive cases of COVID-19 in Oceana County, including six people who recovered and two who died. The two deaths were Oceana County men in their 70s, according to DHD #10. Recoveries are “based on whether individuals are still alive…

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Harrison Road re-opens.

May 28, 2020

Harrison Road re-opens. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road between 144th and 176th avenues is back open Thursday, May 28, after heavy rains washed it out Tuesday, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is one lane at the bridge over Beaver Creek, and there is a 12-ton weight limit. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County…

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Business window broken.

May 28, 2020

Business window broken. #OceanaCountyCrime ROTHBURY — A heavy object was thrown through a window at the Michigan Grow Supply store on South Michigan Avenue, breaking the window valued at $200, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The incident was reported Wednesday morning, May 27. Other recent police activity in Oceana County includes: Tuesday, May 26, 2020: – 2:31 p.m.,…

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Shelby graduation July 10.

May 27, 2020

Shelby graduation July 10. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby High School Principal Melissa Kramer announced that the Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is set for Friday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the football stadium. “Due to space limitations and to protect our most vulnerable community members and their families, only immediate family members can be in attendance,”…

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