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Rash of break-ins reported in Oceana County

January 17, 2024

Rash of break-ins reported in Oceana County OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple break-ins involving thefts of high-priced items, such as jet skis, a snowmobile, a riding lawn mower and power tools. A breaking and entering to a pole barn was reported Monday, Jan. 8, shortly after 9 a.m. in the 1400 block of West…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 17, 2024

January 17, 2024

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 17, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Brandon Michael Branch, 32, of 1903 Beechwood Dr., Mears; two counts failure to register as a sex offender. Preliminary exam: Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10/cash. (Low bail amount due to the defendant being incarcerated in prison.)…

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Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024

January 16, 2024

Closings and cancellations, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please check this post for updates. Schools Baldwin Community School Covenant Christian School, Ludington Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area Public Schools Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools, including Victory Early Childhood…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 16, 2024

January 16, 2024

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 16, 2024 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Edward Harry Holladay, 55, of 3760 N. 104th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Jan. 9 to operating while impaired and was sentenced to two days suspended jail with credit for two days served; six months probation; Alcohol Highway Safety Education;…

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Winter weather advisory extended until Wednesday at 11 a.m.

January 16, 2024

Winter weather advisory extended until Wednesday at 11 a.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has extended a winter weather advisory until Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. Counties impacted include: Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent and Allegan. A “hazardous weather outlook” includes Oceana, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry,…

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