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Rothbury man faces felony charge for ethnic intimidation of inmates

December 28, 2022

Rothbury man faces felony charge for ethnic intimidation of inmates HART — A 43-year-old Rothbury man lodged in the Oceana County Jail faces a felony charge of ethnic intimidation for allegedly threatening and intimidating black jail inmates. Shawn Alan Goerbig, of 7080 S. Surf Crt., faces up to two years in prison if convicted. “There have been multiple incidents involving…

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79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2022

December 27, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2022 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Joseph Kendall Zuber, of 3661 E. Baseline Rd., Shelby; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); methamphetamine possession and two counts of narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent.  Robert John Engstrom, of 8583 E. Pierce Rd.; OCSO; assaulting/resisting/obstructing…

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Inmate allegedly damages bunk by repeatedly jumping on it

December 27, 2022

Inmate allegedly damages bunk by repeatedly jumping on it The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022: 8:07 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), malicious destruction of property. A male inmate allegedly damaged a cell after jumping up and down on a bunk until it gave way. The case is being turned over to the Oceana…

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Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022

December 22, 2022

Closings and cancellations for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 If you have a closing or cancellation to report, do not post it in the social media comments or send it by private message. Please only email it to editor@mediagroup31.com.  The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Dec. 23, 2022: Mason County Senior Meals will not be making deliveries.…

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Blizzard conditions possible Friday.

December 21, 2022

Blizzard conditions possible Friday. OCEANA COUNTY — A winter storm watch is in effect beginning Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, through Saturday evening, Dec. 24. The watch affects a large area including Oceana County, as well as Mason, Muskegon, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Jackson counties.…

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