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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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‘It’s a great time to be a Pirate’

October 25, 2023

‘It’s a great time to be a Pirate’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — For the first time in the school’s history, Hart’s football team is in the state playoffs. The 8-1 Pirates face the 7-2 Kent City Eagles this Friday night, Oct. 27, on…

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Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case

October 24, 2023

Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…

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8th Dollar General to open in Oceana 

October 24, 2023

8th Dollar General to open in Oceana  BENONA TOWNSHIP — Construction is expected to begin soon on the eighth Dollar General store in Oceana County. “At this time, we are currently finalizing our due diligence phase for a new Dollar General in Shelby, Michigan that would be located on West Shelby Road,” states an email from the Dollar General Corporation’s…

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