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Former teacher/coach sentenced to jail for computer crime

October 30, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY —  Former Shelby High School teacher and varsity boys soccer coach Jairo Coronado was sentenced to 30 days in jail and two years probation in Newaygo County’s 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 28, for a felony conviction of using a computer to commit a crime. Coronado, 40, pleaded guilty to the charge Aug. 26.…

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Man arrested for drugged driving after crashing into tree on US 31

October 30, 2024

WEARE TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old man was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs after crashing into a tree on northbound US 31 near Hammett Road Tuesday, Oct. 29, shortly after 1:30 p.m., according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Kelsey Case. The man was transported by ambulance to Trinity Health Shelby Hospital and treated for minor injuries, said Sgt.…

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October 29, 2024

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County clerk reporting record turnout with early voting

October 29, 2024

HART — Oceana County voters are taking advantage of the early voting opportunities with Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson reporting a “record turnout” so far. “Sunday’s total was 192, and Monday’s total was 270 for a grand total of 833,” said Anderson Tuesday morning. Early voting began Saturday, Oct. 26, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Oceana County…

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Man pleads to receiving, concealing stolen trailer

October 29, 2024

HART — A 54-year-old Hart man faces a five-month jail term after pleading “no contest” Monday, Oct. 28, to receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000, false report of a felony and methamphetamine possession. Charges of larceny $1,000-$20,000, a second count of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000 and lying to a police officer were dismissed against Benito Escamilla, Jr. “The…

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