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Man faces multiple felony charges following dog death

April 13, 2026

Case encounters hurdle as alleged domestic violence victim claims she was not assaulted By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 37-year-old Pentwater man was arraigned in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Monday, April 13, on multiple charges stemming from an alleged domestic assault that resulted in the stabbing death of the victim’s pit bull. John Paul Redmond is charged…

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79th District Court sentences, published April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Shenel Lee Rudd-Corbin, 22, of Battle Creek, pleaded guilty Feb. 3 to operating with a high blood alcohol content and was sentenced April 7 to one day in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); and $705 in fines…

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Excessive rainfall could cause flooding

April 13, 2026

UPDATE: THE FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 2 A.M. FRIDAY, APRIL 17. THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OCEANA COUNTY IS UNDER A FLOOD ADVISORY UNTIL 2:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a flood watch for several counties, including Mason, Oceana, Lake and Newaygo, through Wednesday morning, April 15. “Excessive rainfall may result…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felony Jacob Donald Alberts, 30, of Shelby, third-offense operating while intoxicated, fleeing a police officer and driving while license suspended. Offense date: April 7, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $1,500/10 percent. Probable cause conference: April 21 at 1 p.m. Jeremy Joseph Scheel, 49, of…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Duncan Logan Hosta-Manrique, 22, of Montague, methamphetamine possession. Offense date: March 25, 2026. Agency: Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Bail: $150/10 percent. Preliminary exam: April 14 at 1 p.m. Justin Scott Theodore, 27, of Hesperia, carrying a concealed weapon. Offense date: March 20, 2026. Agency: OCSO.…

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