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Hash oil lab case could result in plea.

February 10, 2020

Hash oil lab case could result in plea. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The case against a 27-year-old Mears man charged with operating/maintaining a lab is scheduled for trial next month in 27th Circuit Court, but a plea offer may eliminate the need for a trial. Travis Michael Gale, of 5178 W. Fox Rd., is also charged with…

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Closings, cancellations, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020

February 9, 2020

Closings, cancellations for Monday, Feb. 10, 2020: This list may be updated. Please do not add closings to the comments. Schools: Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy Convenant Christian School Gateway to Success Academy Kaleva Norman Dickson Public Schools Hart Public Schools Ludington Area Catholic School Ludington Area School District Manistee Catholic Central School Manistee Area Public Schools Mason County…

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78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2020.

February 8, 2020

78th District Court arraignments, Feb. 8, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Justin Darwin-Max Allen, 28, of 2304 186th Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for felonies of methamphetamine possession and narcotic/cocaine possession less than 25 grams. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: Feb.…

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The Makers: Off the grid art.

February 7, 2020

The Makers: Off the grid art. The Makers Series is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union. #TheMakers By Katie Provenzano, Press Correspondent HART — Kade Swenor plays harmonica in a bluegrass band, but that’s just the beginning of his artistic talent. He enjoys using found materials such as metal, rock, glass, and porcelain to create handmade knives and arrowheads. “My goal is to teach.…

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Proposed legislation could help embattled village.

February 7, 2020

Proposed legislation could help embattled village. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — For nearly a year, the feuding Hesperia Village Council has not been able to hold a meeting due to a lack of council members present. Michigan State Senator Jon Bumstead serves the 34th District, which includes Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon counties, and Hesperia is uniquely situated in both…

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