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79th District Court sentencings, June 1, 2023

June 1, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, June 1, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court:  Arturo Ysabel-G Lopez, of 3763 S. Oceana Dr., New Era, was found guilty May 30 of larceny $200-$1,000 and was sentenced to seven days in jail with credit for seven days served and $615 in fines, costs and restitution. Amber…

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Drought jeopardizes Oceana County asparagus season 

May 31, 2023

Drought jeopardizes Oceana County asparagus season  ‘The cost of labor and lack of processing are contributing to make this situation much, much worse. It’s a really, really sad situation.’ By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — Extreme heat and drought conditions are putting Oceana County’s 2023 asparagus season in serious peril. “Growers started mowing off the harvest this afternoon due to…

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126th Avenue in Crystal Valley closed

May 31, 2023

126th Avenue in Crystal Valley closed CRYSTAL TOWNSHIP — 126th Avenue between Monroe and Madison roads will be closed until further notice for road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Local residents will be able to access their homes. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks…

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Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 stolen

May 30, 2023

Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 stolen GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Polaris RZR valued at $22,000 was reported stolen Sunday, May 29, around 10:30 a.m. in the 100 block of North 24th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Other recent activity of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office includes: Thursday, May 25, 2023: 1:06 p.m., solar lights stolen, 5700 block…

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Man arrested for cocaine possession, false armed robbery report

May 30, 2023

Man arrested for cocaine possession, false armed robbery report HART — A 28-year-old Hart man faces charges of making a false police report and cocaine possession after allegedly making a 911 call stating that the Dunes Express Inn & Suites near Polk Road was being robbed, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Patrick James McLouth, of 1900 E. Monroe…

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