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West Shore Bank acquires Dearborn-based wealth management and advisory and trust business

April 8, 2025

LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank has acquired the wealth management, investment advisory and trust services business of Auto Club Trust, FSB of Dearborn in an all-cash transaction effective March 31, 2025. According to a press release from West Shore Bank, the acquisition expands the bank’s trust and fiduciary capabilities further strengthening its commitment to providing comprehensive wealth management services. “We…

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Fire destroys garage; house is likely a total loss

April 7, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — A garage was destroyed and the attached house is likely a total loss following a fire Monday, April 7, at 5300 Winston Road, said Grant Township Fire Chief Dan Yost. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. The owners awakened to smoke in their home and were able to…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Cody Michael King, 35, of 1824 E. River Rd., Muskegon; felonies of methamphetamine possession and carrying a concealed weapon and a misdemeanor of operating an unregistered vehicle. Preliminary exam: April 22 at 1 p.m. – Roberto Quintero-Mendoza, 41, of 304 S. Division St., Whitehall; third-offense…

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Police news, published April 7, 2025

April 7, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Tuesday, April 1, 2025: 1:17 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 30-year-old Muskegon man was cited for driving while license suspended, Maple Island Road near Arthur Road, Greenwood Township. 11:33 a.m., (OCSO), a 41-year-old…

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79th District Court sentencings, published April 4, 2025

April 4, 2025

HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Gordon Allen Reed, 48, of 141 S. Michigan Ave., Shelby, pleaded guilty March 25 to operating while intoxicated and was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for one day served; six months probation; must complete counseling; and $1,155 in fines and costs. One count of…

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