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Custer man charged with larceny by conversion

March 6, 2024

Custer man charged with larceny by conversion HART — A 41-year-old Custer man faces up to five years in prison for a felony charge of larceny by conversion $1,000-$20,000. Eric Charles Golembiewski, of 1444 N. Custer Rd., allegedly embezzled $15,000, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.  “The events that led to the charges occurred on or around Dec. 21, 2023,”…

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Weekend police news, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

Weekend police news, posted March 4, 2024 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024: 10:22 a.m., (Michigan State Police), a 20-year-old Hart man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and operating without insurance,…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

79th District Court sentencings, posted March 4, 2024 HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Rudy Coronado, 42, of 3654 W. Washington Rd., Pentwater, pleaded guilty Feb. 20 to second-offense domestic violence and was sentenced to 45 days in jail with credit for 45 days served; one year probation; and $600 in fines and…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted March 4, 2024

March 4, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted March 4, 2024 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jesse Allen Gonzales, 34, of 2745 128th Ave., Hart; felonious assault. Preliminary exam: March 12 at 1 p.m.  Bail: $10,000/cash. – Randy Ray Anderson, 41, of 2379 Orchard Ave., Muskegon; felon in possession of a firearm, carrying…

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Judge Lambrix reflects on long career as he readies for retirement

February 22, 2024

Judge Lambrix reflects on long career as he readies for retirement By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Oceana County Probate Court Judge Bradley Lambrix has announced he is retiring after serving 18 years on the bench. Judge Lambrix’s last day on the job will be Dec. 31, 2024. “The new term for my successor will commence Jan. 1,” he…

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