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Students complete corrections officer academy. 

June 26, 2018

Students complete corrections officer academy.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails.  The academy program focuses on providing the skills necessary to maintain safety and security within a correctional facility.  During…

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Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2018.

June 25, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 25, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Lois Ellen Wissner, 75, of Montague, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Lavonne Gebhart, 83, of Hart, died on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2017 deaths.

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Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018.

June 23, 2018

Recent deaths, posted June 23, 2018. #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Carole Ann Hooper, 74, of Pentwater, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Ronald W. Piper, 80, of Muskegon and formerly of Hart, died on Friday, June 15, 2018. Lavonne Gebhart, 83, of Hart,  died on Sunday morning, June 17, 2018. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N.…

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Criminal sexual conduct among recent arraignments.

June 22, 2018

78th District Court arraignments, posted June 22, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Larry Edgar Santos, 53, of 7098 S. Westshore Dr., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and second-offense habitual offender. Preliminary conference:…

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Hansen bill could encourage growth in Michigan wine industry

June 21, 2018

Hansen bill could encourage growth in Michigan wine industry LANSING — Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart) has introduced legislation that would expand the number of Michigan wineries that can sell their product at farmers markets. Senate Bill 1071 would enable small wine makers to produce up to 15,000 gallons of wine or hard cider per year and still qualify for these markets. “Farmers market…

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