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Felony arraignments, posted May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023

Felony arraignments, posted May 4, 2023 HART — The following were recently arraigned on felony charges in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Ryan James Jeffries, of 253 E. Main St., Walkerville; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); assault with intent to great bodily harm less than murder. Probable cause hearing: May 16 at 1 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Robert Charles Brown,…

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National Asparagus Festival to celebrate 50th year

May 3, 2023

National Asparagus Festival to celebrate 50th year By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The unique and fun-filled National Asparagus Festival that draws thousands of people hits a milestone as it celebrates its 50th year. The festival is rooted in Oceana County, which is the top producer of asparagus in Michigan, and Michigan is the leading producer in the country. So,…

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Man faces 70 months to 15 years in prison for CSC

May 3, 2023

Man faces 70 months to 15 years in prison for CSC By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 34-year-old Muskegon man faces 70 months (nearly six years) to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to second-degree criminal sexual conduct in 51st Circuit Court Monday, May 1. Cecil Paul Quinton, of 2798 Riverview Ave., was found mentally competent to answer…

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MCC school election includes some Weare Township voters

May 1, 2023

MCC school election includes some Weare Township voters SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central’s bond election is Tuesday, May 2. A small portion of Weare Township is within the Mason County Central School District and voters in that area will vote at the Weare Township Hall, 6506 N. Oceana Dr., between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. On the ballot is  a…

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Oceana Drive south of New Era to be closed for road work

May 1, 2023

Oceana Drive south of New Era to be closed for road work GRANT TOWNSHIP — Oceana Drive south of the Village of New Era will be closed to traffic Wednesday and Thursday, May 3 and 4, for necessary road maintenance, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour routing motorists to Yale Road, 90th Avenue and Arthur Road will…

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