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Closings and Cancellations, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023

February 2, 2023

Closings and Cancellations, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. This post may be updated. Schools Covenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Ludington Area School District Ludington Area Catholic School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County Central Schools and Victory Early Childhood Center…

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Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC

February 1, 2023

Hart man pleads ‘no contest’ to 4th-degree CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 32-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Julian Lugo Reyna, of 3908 Oceana Dr., was initially charged with third-degree CSC and assault with intent…

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Man who flashed police pleads ‘no contest’ to assault charge

February 1, 2023

Man who flashed police pleads ‘no contest’ to assault charge By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 28-year-old Hart man pleaded “no contest” to assault with intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 30, said Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Luis Ismael-Lopez Estrella, of 3241 N. 72nd Ave., fondled and exposed…

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News alert: ice rescue on Butternut Lake

February 1, 2023

News alert: ice rescue on Butternut Lake UPDATE: The man safely got out of the water by himself, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast, and emergency personnel were called off the rescue. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to an ice rescue on Butternut Lake on East Spring Hill Drive by McLaren Lake near Hesperia Wednesday, Feb. 1,…

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Obituary: Juanita Schultz, 97, of Shelby

February 1, 2023

Obituary: Juanita Schultz, 97, of Shelby Juanita Joee Schultz, 97, of Shelby, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born May 14, 1925, the daughter of Martin and Pearl (Bone) Kattnig. Juanita’s favorite thing to do was quilting, in fact she spent the last 30 years being a part of many quilting groups, winning awards for her art quilts,…

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