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Man sent to jail for dealing drugs purchased on the Dark Web.

January 11, 2021

Man sent to jail for dealing drugs purchased on the Dark Web. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 28-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 11, to serve nine months in jail for drug delivery. Drew Patrick Jackson, of 219 Ghilda Place, testified before Judge Robert D. Springstead that he purchased $4,000 worth of…

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

January 11, 2021

Man faces jail for burning girlfriend’s truck, federal forest. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Muskegon man faces serving up to four months in jail after pleading guilty to fourth-degree arson $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Jan. 11. “I lit my girlfriend’s truck on fire, and it caught the woods on fire,” said Seth Warren Richards, of…

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Walkerville man accused of first-degree CSC.

January 11, 2021

Walkerville man accused of first-degree CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 41-year-old Walkerville man faces a 25-year minimum prison term if convicted of the first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) charge he faces in 27th Circuit Court. Brandon Lee Chase, of 9415 W. Grant Rd., is accused of sexually assaulting a girl who was under the age of 13…

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CSC case headed to trial.

January 11, 2021

CSC case headed to trial. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — One of two Muskegon men facing charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in connection to a child trafficking investigation conducted by a multi-jurisdictional task force including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) appeared in 27th Circuit Court via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions from the Oceana County Jail…

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DHD #10 reaches capacity for COVID-19 vaccines due to shortage.

January 8, 2021

DHD #10 reaches capacity for COVID-19 vaccines due to shortage. District Health Department #10 announced Friday, Jan. 8, that it is currently at capacity for COVID-19 vaccination clinics due to a shortage of the vaccine.  “The registration link on our website is currently removed and will be replaced once we are able to schedule appointments,” states a press release. “Unfortunately,…

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