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Missouri man sentenced to jail for possession with intent to deliver cocaine.

November 1, 2021

Missouri man sentenced to jail for possession with intent to deliver cocaine. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 25-year-old Missouri man was sentenced to nine months in jail for a conviction of possession with intent to deliver 50 grams or less of cocaine in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 1. Timothy Conrad Rabenberg pleaded guilty, July 12. Rabenberg initially…

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West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign. 

November 1, 2021

West Shore Bank launches annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal campaign.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has launched its 13th annual Spirit of Giving Christmas meal fundraiser. Though the campaign, the band partners with area grocery stores and food pantries to provide Christmas meals for families in Mason, Oceana, Manistee and Benzie counties. “Partnering with local organizations to distribute meals…

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78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 29, 2021.

October 29, 2021

78th District Court felony arraignments, posted Oct. 29, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned on felony charges recently in 78th District Court: – Richard Marc Jobbins, 44, of 10771 Parkwood, Montague, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of delivery/manufacture of methamphetamine. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. Bail: $15,000/cash/surety/10 percent. –…

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‘Every possible option’ on the table to rescue hostages.

October 28, 2021

‘Every possible option’ on the table to rescue hostages. President Joe Biden is directly engaged in an effort to rescue 17 missionaries — including a Shelby area mother and her four children — who have been held hostage by a violent gang in Haiti since Oct. 16, according to the Miami Herald. “Every possible option” is on the table to…

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Alcohol believed to be factor in serious crash.

October 28, 2021

Alcohol believed to be factor in serious crash. PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Alcohol is believed to be factor in a serious crash Wednesday, Oct. 27, shortly before 11 p.m. on Business Route US 31 near the Wishing Well convenience store, according to Oceana County Undersheriff Ryan Schiller. After Mason-Oceana 911 received a report of an unknown accident, emergency personnel arrived at the…

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