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Recent arraignments include embezzlement charges.

March 16, 2021

Recent arraignments include embezzlement charges. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 78th District Court: Felonies Angela Rae Singer, 38, of 6089 W. Clay Rd., Rothbury, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of embezzlement $1,000-$20,000. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 29 at 3 p.m.   Cadenn…

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Fire damages Walkerville area body shop.

March 11, 2021

Fire damages Walkerville area body shop. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Fire damaged Leo’s Body Shop, 3959 N. 166th Ave., Wednesday, March 10. Walkerville Fire Department Chief Al Purdy said the fire started from a wood stove. He said he believes high wind gusts caused coals from the wood stove to spread outside of the stove, catching the building on fire. Walkerville…

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St. Gregory’s to hold take-out St. Patrick’s Day dinner.

March 9, 2021

St. Gregory’s to hold take-out St. Patrick’s Day dinner. HART — Knights of Columbus will hold a take-out Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Wednesday, March 17, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Parish, 316 Peach Street. Cost is a free-will donation. For more info, call Wally Carrier at 231-233-1560.

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Shelby asking voters to approve $33M in district-wide improvements including new elementary school.

March 9, 2021

Shelby asking voters to approve $33M in district-wide improvements including new elementary school. 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 May 4 ballot that will address critical building needs including the construction of a new elementary school. “Historically,…

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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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