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79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2023

October 26, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Danielle Denise Penoyer, 38, of 2740 64th Ave., Hart, pleaded guilty Oct. 18 to domestic violence and was sentenced to nine days in jail with credit for four days served. Penoyer also pleaded guilty Oct. 17 to larceny less…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 26, 2023

October 26, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Oct. 26, 2023 HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Erick Omar Cano, 37, of 1954 Garfield Rd., New Era; three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct — victim under age 13. Preliminary exam: Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. Bail: $100,000/personal recognizance (PR). UPDATE: Charges dismissed with not…

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West Shore Bank to hold Spirit of Giving in November

October 26, 2023

West Shore Bank to hold Spirit of Giving in November LUDINGTON — The annual West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving returns this November as “Giving November” to help raise donations for various non-profits spread across the 6 counties they serve. West Shore Bank will host various fundraising initiatives at different branch locations, along with several in- person events throughout the…

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‘It’s a great time to be a Pirate’

October 25, 2023

‘It’s a great time to be a Pirate’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — For the first time in the school’s history, Hart’s football team is in the state playoffs. The 8-1 Pirates face the 7-2 Kent City Eagles this Friday night, Oct. 27, on…

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Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case

October 24, 2023

Hart man pleads guilty in child trafficking case By Allison Scarbrough, Editor LUDINGTON — Two of three men who are defendants in a child trafficking case in Mason County have pleaded guilty. Steven Volpp, 58, of Hart, pleaded guilty to accosting a child for immoral purposes and engaging in prostitution services in 51st Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to…

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