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DEQ OKs pig operation amid public fuming.

May 11, 2018

DEQ OKs pig operation amid public fuming. #FlowerCreekSwine By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A controversial swine operation to be constructed on Flower Road near 56th Avenue in southern Oceana County got the thumb’s up from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Thursday, May 10, by issuing a permit that takes effect June 1. Operating as Flower Creek Swine…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings posted May 11, 2018.

May 11, 2018

27th Circuit Court sentencings posted May 11, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Jonathan Henry Schwab, 20, of 1003 Sprucewood Dr., Greenville, Michigan, was found guilty of probation violation and was sentenced May 7 to 18 months to 15 years in prison with credit for 454 days served…

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78th District Court arraignments posted May 11, 2018.

May 11, 2018

78th District Court arraignments posted May 11, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court: Felonies – Brittany Ann Marr, 19, of 4898 S. 180th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs, Chiefs Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for felonies of delivery/manufacture of cocaine less than 50 grams and delivery/manufacture…

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Dog dies in mobile home fire.

May 11, 2018

Dog dies in mobile home fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A mobile home at 552 Fowler Street is a “total loss” following a fire in the early morning hours of Friday, May 11, according to Deputy Chief Mark Burmeister of the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. A pet dog died in the blaze. The home, owned by Maria Thornton,…

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Tools stolen during hunting cabin break-in.

May 11, 2018

Tools stolen during hunting cabin break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — Tools, camping equipment, fishing supplies and Christmas decorations were stolen during a breaking and entering of a hunting cabin on East Baker Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in, which was reported Thursday May 10 at approximately 11 a.m., occurred some time between Christmas and now, said…

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