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78th District Court sentencings, May 29, 2020.

May 29, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, May 29, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Raymond Franklin Thomas, Jr., 34, of 3752 Liberty Ave., Muskegon, was found guilty May 11 of allowing a person to drive in violation and was sentenced to $340 in fines and costs. One count of driving…

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Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments.

May 29, 2020

Child porn tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Carl Merlin Morgan, 49, of 56th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of child sexually abusive activity and using a computer to commit a crime. Bail: $100,000/cash/surety. Preliminary exam:…

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Harrison Road re-opens.

May 28, 2020

Harrison Road re-opens. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road between 144th and 176th avenues is back open Thursday, May 28, after heavy rains washed it out Tuesday, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road is one lane at the bridge over Beaver Creek, and there is a 12-ton weight limit. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County…

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Harrison Road washes out due to heavy rain.

May 27, 2020

Harrison Road washes out due to heavy rain. WALKERVILLE — Harrison Road east of 166th Avenue is closed indefinitely due to heavy rains in the area Tuesday afternoon, May 26, according to the Oceana County Road Commission. The road washed out and the bridge in that area is “questionable,” according to the road commission. A detour route is 144th Avenue, north…

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168th Avenue closed near Walkerville.

May 22, 2020

168th Avenue closed near Walkerville. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — “High water levels over the road” have forced the closure of 168th Avenue between Fox and Deer roads “until further notice,” according to the Oceana County Road Commission. Please consider helping fund local news. Oceana County Press is available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who…

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