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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Oct. 10, 2024

October 10, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Jontarius Edrickhius Trotter, 26, pleaded “no contest” July 2, 2024 to larceny in a building and was sentenced Oct. 7, 2024 to one year and one day to four years  in prison and $198 in fines and costs. One count of second-degree home…

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Fire danger expected to remain high through the weekend 

October 10, 2024

Whether you’re staying at home to clean up the yard or traveling north for a little fall color, keep fire safety in mind. Due to dry conditions, fire danger is elevated throughout the state, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources states in a press release issued Thursday, Oct. 10. “As you go north this weekend to enjoy the beautiful fall…

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Tourism spending rises by nearly 6% in Oceana County

October 10, 2024

HART — The Silver Lake Sand Dunes-Hart Visitors Bureau announced Thursday, Oct. 10, that 2023 visitor spending increased in Oceana County by nearly 6 percent.  According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Tourism Economic Impact  Report, $160.8 million dollars were spent in the county during 2023, which is up 5.9 percent over 2022.  Visitor spending accounted for $19 million…

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Ridge Road closed for maintenance

October 9, 2024

GOLDEN AND PENTWATER TOWNSHIPS — Ridge Road from Longbridge Road to Lake Road is scheduled to be closed for road maintenance until further notice, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. ___________________________________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a…

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First Responder Appreciation Breakfast set for Oct. 19

October 9, 2024

HART — First Baptist Church of Hart is hosting its annual First Responder Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Oct. 19, from from 7:30-9 a.m. The free breakfast is open for all first responders throughout Oceana County. “We welcome those who are willing to sacrificially serve our community to stop in, grab a bite to eat, a cup of coffee and allow us…

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