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Man who robbed elderly couple at gunpoint sentenced to 18-40 years

January 23, 2023

Man who robbed elderly couple at gunpoint sentenced to 18-40 years ‘It’s a horrific set of circumstances, Mr. Labeau, that you put these people through,’ said Judge Susan K. Sniegowski. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 52-year-old Mears man convicted of armed robbery was sentenced to 18-40 years in prison in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23. …

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Man sentenced to prison for CSC

January 23, 2023

Man sentenced to prison for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — A 55-year-old man was sentenced to four to 20 years in prison for a conviction of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 23. David Lee Moore, Jr., pleaded “no contest” to the charge, Oct. 5. Moore’s sentencing guidelines are 42-70 months,…

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Accused drunk driver causes 2-truck crash

January 20, 2023

Accused drunk driver causes 2-truck crash SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 67-year-old Shelby man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after two pickup trucks crashed in front of a house on Woodrow Road Wednesday, Jan. 18, around 5:30 p.m. The man, who was eastbound in a 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck, attempted to pass a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck driven by…

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HPD gets new patrol car

January 19, 2023

HPD gets new patrol car By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The Hart Police Department recently debuted a brand-new patrol car, which is a 2022 “pursuit-rated” Ford Explorer. It replaces a 2016 SUV, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. Funding for the vehicle came from the city’s capital improvement budget, said the chief. The cost was just over $46,000, which…

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79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 18, 2023

January 18, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, posted Jan. 18, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Kyle Gerald Hiscott, of 140 S. Rush St., Pentwater; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); third-offense operating while intoxicated and driving while license suspended (DWLS). Probable cause hearing: Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10…

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