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Muskegon man sentenced to jail for receiving stolen quad.

March 9, 2020

Muskegon man sentenced to jail for receiving stolen quad. OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to six months in jail in 27th Circuit Court Monday, March 9, for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property. Jacob Michael Bectel, of 569 Sunshine Lane, pleaded guilty to the charge, Jan. 13. Bectel testified in…

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Sheriff Mast announces he is seeking second term.

March 9, 2020

Sheriff Mast announces he is seeking second term. #Election2020 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast announced Monday, March, 9 that he is seeking a second term as sheriff. Mast said he has filed his paperwork with the Oceana County Clerk for his re-election. Mast, 50, has been with the sheriff’s office for 27 years, first…

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MDOT to host meeting Monday to address high water levels in Pentwater.

March 6, 2020

MDOT to host meeting Monday to address high water levels in Pentwater. PENTWATER — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting Monday, March 9, from 3-4 p.m. at the village hall to discuss plans to address high water levels near US 31 Business Route adjacent to Pentwater Lake in the Village of Pentwater. MDOT officials will…

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Pickup truck rolls over several times during US 31 crash.

March 6, 2020

Pickup truck rolls over several times during US 31 crash. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 61-year-old Whitehall man was transported by Life EMS to Mercy Health Partners Lakeshore Campus in Shelby following a single-vehicle crash on southbound US 31 near Hayes Road Friday, March 6, around 6:30 a.m. According to the accident report from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office, the driver…

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City council considers permitting golf carts, ORVs on city streets.

March 5, 2020

City council considers permitting golf carts, ORVs on city streets. HART — The Hart City Council will have a second reading of an ordinance that would allow golf carts and ORVs to operate on city streets. The reading and discussion will take place Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. during the council’s regular meeting in the council chambers. The public…

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