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Jury finds man guilty of CSC

May 9, 2024

HART — A jury rendered a guilty verdict of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for a 54-year-old Mears man following a trial Wednesday, May 8, in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Max Allen Sinclair, of 2214 N. Cousineau Ave., remains lodged in the Oceana County Jail without bond until sentencing June 10, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon.  Sinclair sexually assaulted…

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Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club’s Citizen of the Year 

May 9, 2024

Submissions are due May 17 PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is now accepting nominations for the club’s 2024 Citizen of the Year. The winner will be recognized at an Oct. 10 community dinner and program held in their honor at the Pentwater Yacht Club. “Each year the club recognizes a Pentwater area citizen who has performed outstanding service for…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Series concludes season with concert Friday evening

May 9, 2024

HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will conclude its 2003-2004 season Friday, May 10, with a concert by the Alexis Cole Quartet, featuring pianist Brandon Goldberg.  The concert will begin at 7:30 pm in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium, located in the Hart Middle School at 308 W. Johnson St. Tickets are available online at hartseries.org or at…

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Firefighters extinguish lawn mower fire

May 8, 2024

Local firefighters respond to several other fires over the past several days BENONA TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from the Shelby-Benona Fire Department extinguished a burning riding lawn mower Tuesday afternoon, May 7. “Just before 4 o’clock this afternoon, the department was dispatched to a vehicle fire in Benona Township,” states the department’s Facebook page. “Per the dispatch information, a riding lawnmower…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024

HART — The following were sentenced Monday, May 6, 2024 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Krystel Lyne Anderson, 39, pleaded guilty Aug. 29, 2023 to methamphetamine possession and was sentenced May 6, 2024 to 10 months in jail with credit for 40 days served and $398 in fines and costs. – Alexander Lee Evelhoch, 29, pleaded guilty March…

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