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News alert: Crash on US 31

October 29, 2023

News alert: Crash on US 31 HART — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported rollover crash on US 31 near the Hart exit Sunday, Oct. 29, at approximately 10:45 a.m. The 911 caller reported a head injury. No other information is immediately available.

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 27, 2023

October 27, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted Oct. 27, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: – Shawn Alan Goerbig, 44, pleaded guilty Aug. 21 to malicious destruction of fire or police property and was sentenced Oct. 16 to one year in jail with credit for 307 days served; one year…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2023

October 26, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Danielle Denise Penoyer, 38, of 2740 64th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 18 to domestic violence and was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for four days served. Penoyer also pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to larceny less…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 26, 2023

October 26, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Erick Omar Cano, 37, of 1954 Garfield Rd., New Era; three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/personal recognizance (PR). UPDATE: Charges dismissed with not…

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West Shore Bank to hold Spirit of Giving in November

October 26, 2023

West Shore Bank to hold Spirit of Giving in November LUDINGTON — The annual West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving returns this November as “Giving November” to help raise donations for various non-profits spread across the 6 counties they serve. West Shore Bank will host various fundraising initiatives at different branch locations, along with several in- person events throughout the…

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