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Swihart promoted to sergeant

February 17, 2025

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office recently announced Deputy Jeremy Swihart earned his stripes and has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. “Sgt. Swihart has been with the sheriff’s office for 21 years,” states an announcement from the sheriff’s office. “He began his career working in the jail as a corrections deputy. He then went to West Shore…

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Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday

February 16, 2025

UDPATE: THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 7 A.M. TUESDAY A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service remains in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18. Expect additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches and winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Sub zero wind chills are also expected by Monday morning. The advisory includes…

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51st Circuit Court sentences, published Feb. 14, 2025

February 14, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced this week in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Cody Allen Lohman, 28, of Holton pleaded guilty Dec. 16 to two felony counts of carrying a concealed weapon and was sentenced Feb. 10 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $726…

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‘Round 2’ of winter weather expected to hit late tonight

February 14, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — After digging out from a winter storm Thursday, Feb. 13, that resulted in all Oceana County schools closing, another round of wintry weather is expected to hit west Michigan beginning late Friday night Feb. 14. Oceana County, along with portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan, is under a winter weather advisory issued by…

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79th District Court arraignments, published Feb. 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Terry Clyde Sherman, 34, of Warren, Michigan; two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon. Preliminary exam: March 4 at 1 p.m. – Jesus Arnoldo Arellano, Jr., 32, of Hart; one count of possession of a narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams and one…

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