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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 13, 2023

January 13, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Craig Anthony Skirnski, of 395 N. Elm St., Shelby; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); third-offense domestic violence. Probable cause hearing: Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Bail: $2,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Juan Clemente Quintero, of 4164 N.…

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Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest 

January 13, 2023

Suspected meth found during couple’s shoplifting arrest  PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mason County — Five grams of suspected methamphetamine were found on a male suspect during a shoplifting investigation Thursday, Jan. 12, shortly before 8 p.m., according to Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole. A 30-year-old Mears man and a 32-year-old Hart woman were both arrested on charges of retail fraud following…

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79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 12, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Mark Lane Foster, of 3417 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 15 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced Jan. 3 to 10 days suspended jail with credit for 10 days served; Alcohol…

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Frosty’s Snow Ball Jan. 21 will raise money for Pentwater band instruments

January 12, 2023

Frosty’s Snow Ball Jan. 21 will raise money for Pentwater band instruments PENTWATER — Efforts are underway to purchase new instruments for Pentwater band students, and Frosty’s Snow Ball is the newest addition to the campaign. The event will take place at the FOE Bowling Club located at 4555 N Oceana Dr., Hart. A portion of each game bowled will…

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Recent births, posted Jan. 12, 2023

January 12, 2023

Recent births, posted Jan. 12, 2023 Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals. Three ways to help us: Venmo: @MasonCountyPress; Paypal: MasonCountyPress@gmail.com; Mail a check to PO BOX 21, Scottville, MI 49454. The following births have been reported: Olivia…

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