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Parolee with 25 prior convictions sent back to prison for home invasion.

March 8, 2021

Parolee with 25 prior convictions sent back to prison for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Hart man was sentenced to five to 30 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, for convictions of second-degree home invasion and fourth-offense habitual offender. Chad Mitchell Riggs, of 6749 W. Taylor Rd., pleaded guilty to the…

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Man sentenced to jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest.

March 8, 2021

Man sentenced to jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to serve four months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8. Seth Warren Richards, of 1672 Koonsman Rd., pleaded guilty, Jan. 11. “I lit my girlfriend’s truck on fire,…

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New Era man faces jail for home invasion.

March 8, 2021

New Era man faces jail for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to a felony of third-degree home invasion. Bradley James Skofic, Sr., whose last address was listed as 3110 W. Tahoe Trail, admitted that he entered his ex-girlfriend’s house Dec. 27 in Claybanks…

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Man with Oceana ties faces homicide charges in relation to US 10 crash.

March 3, 2021

Man with Oceana ties faces homicide charges in relation to US 10 crash. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — David Allen Wellington, 27, of 7119 E. 12 Road, Manton, was arraigned in 79th District Court today, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, and faces seven criminal counts including two counts of second degree murder, two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated…

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Recent arraignments include breaking and entering charges.

March 3, 2021

Recent arraignments include breaking and entering charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Thomas Edward Burns, 26, of 3310 E. Skeels Rd., Twin Lake, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) on felony charges of breaking and entering a building with intent and receiving and concealing stolen…

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