Rothbury man sent to jail for CSC. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 63-year-old Rothbury man was sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 24, to nine months in jail for a conviction of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), which is a high-court misdemeanor. Monty Lee Jerry, of 5293 120th Ave., pleaded guilty to the charge June 29. Jerry…
Around the County: Harness racing begins at Oceana County Fair. HART — Oceana County Fair Board President Paul Erickson talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on the Oceana County Fair, which kicked off Monday, Aug. 24, with harness racing. Harness racing, which resumes Saturday Aug. 29, is an exhibitor-only event. Go to www.oceanafair.com to see more video footage of…
Pipe bomb ignites forest fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arson that occurred Sunday, Aug. 23, around 2 p.m. in the area of Winston Road and 160th Avenue that resulted in 5 acres of federal forest land burning, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The Hesperia Area Fire Department and…
Man with long criminal history sent to prison for strangulation. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Hart man with an extensive criminal background was sentenced to serve 19 months to 10 years in prison in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Aug. 24, for a conviction of assault by strangulation. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 1444 W. Polk Rd., pleaded guilty,…
128th Avenue closed this week. OTTO TOWNSHIP — 128th Avenue between Garfield and Arthur roads will be closed to traffic this week “to replace a large failed structure,” according to the Oceana County Road Commission. A detour has been set up. Please consider helping fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to…
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