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Letter to the Editor: County board was ‘deliberate and strategic’ to put jail millage on ballot.

July 12, 2022

Letter to the Editor: County board was ‘deliberate and strategic’ to put jail millage on ballot. Letters to the editor are opinion editorials submitted by readers. Letters to the editor are a long tradition in American journalism. The views and opinions of the writer do not necessarily reflect those of Oceana County Press, its staff or its parent company. For…

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Grandmother arrested for custodial interference.

July 11, 2022

Grandmother arrested for custodial interference. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A 64-year-old New Era woman was arrested for a two-year felony of custodial interference Sunday, July 10, shortly before 9 p.m. in the 6900 block of 38th Avenue, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The 5-year-old girl, who is the suspect’s granddaughter, was not kidnapped or harmed, said Mast. “The complainant…

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Rothbury woman faces animal neglect charge after dog dies in hot car.

July 11, 2022

Rothbury woman faces animal neglect charge after dog dies in hot car. ROTHBURY — A 35-year-old Rothbury woman was charged with animal neglect causing death in connection to the death of a German Shepard that died after being left in a hot car for more than three hours, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Multiple 911 calls were made…

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Sheriff offers jail tours prior to Aug. 2 election.

July 8, 2022

Sheriff offers jail tours prior to Aug. 2 election. Millage increase to build new jail, sheriff’s office on the ballot. HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is offering public tours of the county jail prior to the Aug. 2 election. The county is asking for a 2.25 millage increase to build a new 144-bed jail and sheriff’s office. In…

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78th District Court news, July 7, 2022.

July 7, 2022

78th District Court news, July 7, 2022. HART — The following proceedings recently took place in 78th District Court: Arraignments Felonies Nicholas Johan Guzel, of 3169 Sharon Court, Medina, Ohio; Michigan State Police (MSP); felonies of possession of cocaine – less than 25 grams and possession of analogues and a misdemeanor of assault and battery. Probable cause hearing: July 12…

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