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News alert: Crash on 132nd Avenue.

October 17, 2022

News alert: Crash on 132nd Avenue. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Report of a single-vehicle crash on 132nd Avenue near Pierce Road Monday, Oct. 17, shortly after 3:30 p.m. Central Dispatch reported that a woman suffered a possible broken leg after the vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.

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79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 17, 2022.

October 17, 2022

79th District Court arraignments, Oct. 17, 2022. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Todd Allen Smith, of 2132 N. 56th Ave., Mears; Shelby Police Department (SPD); larceny $1,000-$20,000. Probable cause hearing: Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Smith also faces a misdemeanor of domestic violence stemming from an Oceana County…

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Halloween activity information requested for MCP/OCP

October 17, 2022

Halloween activity information requested for MCP/OCP If your organization is planning a Halloween event in Mason or Oceana counties, please contact us to be placed on a master schedule. You may email information to editor@mediagroup31.com. Please begin the subject line with “Halloween Event.” Thank you, Rob Alway Editor-in-Chief

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Trick or treating set for Oct. 29 in New Era.

October 17, 2022

Trick or treating set for Oct. 29 in New Era. Village’s trick or treating may permanently move to the last Saturday in October. NEW ERA — New Era will celebrate Halloween and host trick or treating Saturday, Oct. 29. “After speaking with many school staff, parents and community members, we decided to host Halloween on a Saturday to accommodate young…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 17, 2022.

October 17, 2022

51st Circuit Court sentencings, Oct. 17, 2022. HART — The following were sentenced Oct. 10 in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Jason Alan Ennis, 36, of 5430 Arthur Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Aug. 1 of larceny $1,000 or more and was sentenced Oct. 10 to nine months in jail with credit for 167 days served; $2,501.47 in restitution; and…

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