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‘Spinning donuts’ yields felony charges for six local men

December 2, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Six local men face felony charges for allegedly ”spinning donuts” on a newly-paved road, causing $40,000 in damages. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office investigated the malicious destruction of a 250-foot section of newly-paved East Baker Road in Newfield Township caused by vandals “spinning donuts.” The Oceana County Road Commission reported that the road…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Dec. 2, 2024

December 2, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Andrew Bert Dykman, 34, pleaded guilty Sept. 30 to fraudulent use of a public utility and was sentenced Nov. 25 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; two years probation; and $1,665 in fines, costs and restitution. – Stephanie Marie Christmann, 52,…

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Jury finds woman guilty of ‘super drunk driving’

November 26, 2024

HART — A jury found a 25-year-old Ludington woman guilty of a misdemeanor of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC), also called “super drunk driving,” in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, Nov. 25. Kaytlyn Danielle Bailey is set for sentencing Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. The jury deliberated approximately 30 minutes before returning with its verdict, said…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, published Nov. 22, 2024

November 22, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Juan Santana Cano, 52, pleaded guilty Sept. 23 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and was sentenced Nov. 18 to 17 days in jail with credit for 17 days served; 18 months probation; and $208 in fines and costs. Two additional counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing…

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Woman arrested for assault with intent to murder

November 18, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — A 34-year-old Walkerville woman was arrested for the alleged assault of a 44-year-old Walkerville man Friday, Nov. 15, shortly after 10:30 a.m. in the 5400 block of East Deer Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The victim remains hospitalized with “extensive injuries,” said Sheriff Mast. “We are led to believe…

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