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Parolee with 25 prior convictions sent back to prison for home invasion.

March 8, 2021

Parolee with 25 prior convictions sent back to prison for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 46-year-old Hart man was sentenced to five to 30 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, for convictions of second-degree home invasion and fourth-offense habitual offender. Chad Mitchell Riggs, of 6749 W. Taylor Rd., pleaded guilty to the…

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Man sentenced to jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest.

March 8, 2021

Man sentenced to jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to serve four months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8. Seth Warren Richards, of 1672 Koonsman Rd., pleaded guilty, Jan. 11. “I lit my girlfriend’s truck on fire,…

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New Era man faces jail for home invasion.

March 8, 2021

New Era man faces jail for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old New Era man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to a felony of third-degree home invasion. Bradley James Skofic, Sr., whose last address was listed as 3110 W. Tahoe Trail, admitted that he entered his ex-girlfriend’s house Dec. 27 in Claybanks…

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Shelby woman faces jail for selling cocaine.

March 8, 2021

Shelby woman faces jail for selling cocaine. HART — A 51-year-old Shelby woman faces a jail term of up to five months after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 8, to one felony count of delivery/manufacture of narcotic or cocaine less than 50 grams. Mary Beth Shaver, of 182 6th St., testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that…

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DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+.

March 4, 2021

DHD#10 expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility including residents aged 50+. Effective immediately, District Health Department #10 is opening up eligibility for all frontline essential workers, all adults aged 50 and older, and caregivers of individuals with special needs to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.  DHD#10 will continue to prioritize seniors 65+ who are on its waiting list first.  Frontline/essential workers…

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