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Man sentenced for assaulting corrections officer.

May 3, 2021

Man sentenced for assaulting corrections officer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 35-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served and 18 months probation for a conviction of assaulting a prison employee in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 3. Daniel Arthur Smith, 7792 S. 80th Ave., pleaded guilty Feb. 22. Smith…

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Trial in CSC case postponed.

May 3, 2021

Trial in CSC case postponed. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The trial in the criminal sexual conduct (CSC) case against a 23-year-old Muskegon man has been delayed due to COVID-19. Robert Iree Mallard is one of four Muskegon men facing CSC charges in connection to a child trafficking investigation conducted by a multi-jurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau…

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National Day of Prayer events planned in Shelby. 

April 30, 2021

National Day of Prayer events planned in Shelby.  SHELBY — The Ladder Community Center will host two events on National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6. A noon event will take place at Memorial Park and an additional prayer event will take place at The Ladder, 67 N. State St., at 6 p.m.  This year’s theme is “Lord, pour…

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78th District Court arraignments, April 29, 2021.

April 29, 2021

78th District Court arraignments, April 29, 2021. HART — The following were arraigned on misdemeanor charges recently in 78th District Court: Justin Dale Price, 29, of 19296 Van Buren St., Holland, Michigan; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); operating while intoxicated. Bail: $1,000/personal recognizance. Pretrial: May 13 at 10 a.m. Joshua Lamont Moore, 35, of 5800 W. 7th St., Mears; Michigan…

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Shelby schools bond proposal on the ballot Tuesday.

April 29, 2021

Shelby schools bond proposal on the ballot Tuesday. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools has not had any major building improvements in over 20 years, and officials have placed a bond proposal on the ballot Tuesday, May 4, that will address critical building needs including the construction of a new elementary school. “Historically, the district has been very…

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