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Counterfeit bill used at local business.

June 17, 2016
Counterfeit bill used at local business.

The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a counterfeit $100 bill that had been accepted at a local business Monday, June 13. “Upon inspection, it was found that this was a motion picture prop that has (the wording) printed right on it in several different locations, ‘For Motion Picture Use Only,'” said Lt. Craig Mast. “But the bill looks…

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Shelby man arrested following high-speed chase.

June 17, 2016
Shelby man arrested following high-speed chase.

Suspect was allegedly driving a pickup truck with a Confederate flag and was doing donuts in the Stony Lake Oval parking lot. SHELBY — A 21-year-old Shelby man was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding police, possession of marijuana and driving without insurance Thursday night, June 16, following a high-speed chase through the county. “Deputies were given a ‘be…

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Hail to the chief!

June 16, 2016
Hail to the chief!

HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback was awarded the Police Hall of Fame Longevity/Retirement Award by the Hart City Council this week. Leimback will retire next Thursday, June 23, after serving the department for 40 years. The 63-year-old chief began working for the Hart Police Department part-time in June of 1976, and he became chief Feb. 1, 1980. Leimback…

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Police seek info regarding dirt bike theft.

June 16, 2016
Police seek info regarding dirt bike theft.

GRANT TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen 2000 RM250 Suzuki dirt bike Tuesday, June 14, in the 7000 block of Surf Court, just outside of the Village of Rothbury. If anyone has information about the missing bike, contact the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office at (231) 873-2121.  

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78th District Court arraignments include breaking and entering, resisting police.

June 16, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include breaking and entering, resisting police.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Michael Scott Krapf, 26, of 1352 Main St., Rome, Pennsylvania, was arrested June 10 by the Michigan State…

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