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Misdemeanor arraignments, posted Nov. 8, 2021.

November 8, 2021

Misdemeanor arraignments, posted Nov. 8, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in 78th District Court: Trevor Keith Johnson, 33, of 2857 E. White Lake Dr., Twin Lake; driving while license suspended (DWLS). Pretrial: Dec. 9 at 11:45 a.m. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance (PR). Cesiath Izayareth Jimenez-Santiago, 32, of 3201 Peck St., Muskegon Heights; Oceana County Sheriff’s…

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78th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 5, 2021.

November 5, 2021

78th District Court arraignments, posted Nov. 5, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Tanner Scott Goins, 22, of 4548 Comstock Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Probable cause hearing: Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. Bail:…

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78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 4, 2021.

November 4, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 4, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Ronald Bielski, 74, of 735 Mariwood Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 1 of operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for one day served and $1,205 in fines and costs. Conviction…

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Weare Township approves marijuana dispensaries.

November 3, 2021

Weare Township approves marijuana dispensaries. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Voters approved an ordinance that will allow recreational marijuana facilities in Weare Township with a 219-172 vote Tuesday, Nov. 2. The ordinance will repeal a previously-enacted ordinance that prohibited recreational marijuana sales in the township. Weare Township voters also approved a 2.0 mill renewal for road improvements and maintenance during Tuesday’s election…

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County commissioner districts to be reduced from 7 to 5.

November 3, 2021

County commissioner districts to be reduced from 7 to 5. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The Oceana County Reapportionment Committee recently determined that the current format of seven county districts needs to be reduced to five. “In attempting to resolve the issue of reapportionment, the statutory committee comprised of the Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson, Oceana County Treasurer Mary…

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