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Man sentenced to 5-10 years in prison in love triangle assault case

June 13, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 57-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to five to 10 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, June 10, for a conviction of assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than murder. Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, April 22.…

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Teen sentenced to year in jail for accosting child

June 13, 2024

HART — A 19-year-old Mears man was sentenced to one year in jail Monday, June 10, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court for a conviction of accosting a child for immoral purposes. Earl Phillip Alms, Jr., of 308 S. 56th Ave., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, April 22. Charges of child sexually abusive activity and using computers to commit…

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Southbound US 31 ramps at Shelby Road closed through July 1

June 13, 2024

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The off- and on-ramps at the southbound US 31/Shelby Road interchange — exit 144 — are closed through July 1 for permit work, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The work is weather dependent. _________________ Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month.  The easiest…

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Artists sought to build unique sculptures in Hart

June 12, 2024

HART — The Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team seeks artists for two unique sculpture projects and a fall art walk. HEART is looking for “a talented artist or team of artists to design and construct a larger-than-life-sized sculpture of a troll fishing on the bank of Hart Lake,” states a press release. “The sculpture will be a permanent outdoor installation,…

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West Shore Bank warns of scam alert

June 11, 2024

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank is warning its customers of a text messaging scam. A message is sent that states: WEST SHORE $1250 & $800 BILL payment have been scheduled on your #account* if not recognized visit bit.ly/westshOdO9 to stop the payment. Do not click on the link. OCP’s phone also received this scam. ___________ Please Support Local News Receive…

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