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Case against accused robber moves to higher court

November 2, 2022

Case against accused robber moves to higher court By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The criminal case against a 51-year-old Mears man accused of robbing and assaulting an elderly couple in Golden Township and then fleeing in their vehicle last September was bound over to Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Nov. 1. Harold Raymond Labeau, of 5845 W. 6th…

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Man faces charges for taking teen daughter on crime spree.

November 2, 2022

Man faces charges for taking teen daughter on crime spree. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Rothbury man currently incarcerated in the Parnall Correctional Facility in Jackson County was transported by Michigan Department of Corrections officers to appear in Oceana County’s 79th District Court Tuesday, Nov. 1. Daniel Laurence Marcinak, whose address is listed as 1100 Harris Rd.…

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Medical care facility awarded grant to implement national caregiver award program.

November 2, 2022

Medical care facility awarded grant to implement national caregiver award program. HART — The Oceana County Medical Care Facility is the first community in the state to receive a program to recognize employees and their extraordinary care. The organization recently received a grant from the Edward N. and  Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation. The grant covers a one-year partnership with…

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Man scares off intruder who broke into house.

October 31, 2022

Man scares off intruder who broke into house. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A man noticed the cameras in his house were not working when he was not home Saturday, Oct. 29, shortly before 11 p.m. When he went home to investigate, evidence was found indicating that he scared off an intruder. “It is believed that when he arrived, the suspect left…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Series receives prestigious jazz award.

October 31, 2022

Hart Community Performing Arts Series receives prestigious jazz award. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series has received a prestigious John Stites Jazz Award in support of its upcoming Nov. 18 concert. The concert will feature NYC-based trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III and his combo, along with the highly regarded jazz vocalist Lauren Henderson. As part of its…

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