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78th District Court arraignments include police assault, poaching

November 17, 2015
78th District Court arraignments include police assault, poaching

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Brett Anthony Peoples, 24, of 109 Pine St., Shelby, was arrested Oct. 29 by the the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer causing injury; assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer (two counts); and fourth-offense…

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Warrant issued for quad driver

November 16, 2015

click here to watch video HART — A two-count warrant has been issued for a 53-year-old man, who allegedly assaulted a property owner Nov. 5 in Grant Township with his quad during a trespassing dispute that was captured on video. The man, whose name is not being released until his arraignment, is being charged with one count of felonious assault…

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Blue Cross Complete expected to provide more insurance coverage for area residents.

November 16, 2015

DETROIT — Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan has announced that it is expanding its coverage for lower income individuals and families in select counties in Michigan, including Mason and Oceana counties. Blue Cross Complete of Michigan is a  joint venture between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) and AmeriHealth Caritas, which serves Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan members in…

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College offering financial aid workshops at area high schools.

November 16, 2015
College offering financial aid workshops at area high schools.

West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. On Nov. 17, at 6 p.m., Mason County Eastern High School and Mason County Central (MCC) High School will attend a…

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9 injured in van vs. car crash

November 16, 2015
9 injured in van vs. car crash

FERRY TWP. — A total of nine people received non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of M-20 and 154th Avenue, according to a press release issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon. “Oceana County deputies were dispatched to an unknown accident,” the press release states. “A second call to…

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