Local family reunited after hostage ordeal. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Church leaders of the Hart Dunkard Brethren Church released the names of the Oceana County family held captive in Haiti by a violent gang during a two-month ordeal. Cheryl Noecker and her five children — two of whom are adults — were among the 17 missionaries snatched, Oct.…
New Era Police Sgt. Mike Grillo passes away. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA — New Era Police Sgt. Mike Grillo, 65, died Monday, Dec. 20, of complications from COVID-19, said New Era Police Chief Roy Strait. Grillo had worked for the New Era Police Department for five years. “He was my Santa for the Roy’s Kids program,” said Chief…
Captive missionaries made daring escape. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Captive missionaries in Haiti found freedom last week by making a daring overnight escape, walking 10 miles through briars and thorns with a baby and other children in tow, according Christian Aid Ministries officials. The group of 12 navigated in the moonlight to reach safety after a two-month kidnapping ordeal, stated…
Muskegon man faces 10-15 years in prison for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Muskegon man faces a prison term of 10-15 years after pleading “no contest” to third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 20. Jermaine Lamar Chapman, of 2425 McIlwrath, is lodged in the Muskegon County Jail on a $1.5 million bond…
78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 19, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies Dylan James Towne, 22, of 7685 Whispering Brook Dr., Portage, Michigan, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault with a dangerous weapon. Pretrial: Dec. 27 at 3 p.m. Bail: $25,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…
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