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Trial in CSC case adjourned.

May 3, 2021

Trial in CSC case adjourned. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The trial against a 41-year-old Walkerville man accused of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) is delayed in 27th Circuit Court due to COVID-19. Brandon Lee Chase, of 9415 W. Grant Rd., faces a 25-year minimum prison term if convicted of the charge. Chase is accused of sexually assaulting a…

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New Era man sentenced to jail for home invasion.

May 3, 2021

New Era man sentenced to jail for home invasion. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 43-year-old New Era man was sentenced to nine months in jail for a felony conviction of third-degree home invasion in 27th Circuit Court Monday, May 3. Bradley James Skofic, Sr., whose last address was listed as 3110 W. Tahoe Trail, pleaded guilty, March 8.…

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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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