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Non-violent offenders, medically at-risk inmates released.

March 24, 2020

Non-violent offenders, medically at-risk inmates released. HART — The Oceana County Jail has released several inmates — non-violent offenders and those considered medically at-risk — due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is the intention of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office to follow Governor Whitmer’s executive order to assist in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in our community,” states a press…

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Scenic Drive closed between Fish and Shelby roads.

March 24, 2020

Scenic Drive closed between Fish and Shelby roads. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Scenic Drive between Fish and Shelby roads is closed Tuesday, March 24, for the Oceana County Road Commission to replace culverts in preparation for paving. The work crew should be done by 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to the road commission. Local residents can still access their property. This story…

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First positive COVID-19 case reported in Manistee County.


March 23, 2020

First positive COVID-19 case reported in Manistee County.
 District Health Department #10 reported the first confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in a Manistee County resident Monday March 23, “DHD#10 is working quickly to investigate this case and to determine if there were any exposures to this individual,” states a press release. “We ask that individuals please follow Governor Whitmer’s orders…

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78th District Court arraignments, March 23, 2020.

March 23, 2020

78th District Court arraignments, March 23, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Angela Ann Hovey, 40, of 1021 E. Adams Rd., Hart, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of a illegal sale/use of a financial transaction device. Bail: $5,000/personal. Preliminary exam:…

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No COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, 3 in DHD #10 area.

March 23, 2020

No COVID-19 cases in Oceana County, 3 in DHD #10 area. In a 10-county area, there are presently three positive COVID-19 cases in the District Health Department #10 jurisdiction. No cases have been reported in Oceana County. As of Monday, March 23, at 2:30 p.m., there are positive cases in Newaygo, Wexford and Kalkaska counties. A positive case was also…

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