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Theft suspect remains at large.

December 3, 2019

Theft suspect remains at large. #OceanaCountyCrime NEW ERA – The New Era Police Department continues its investigation of a theft at Veltman Hardware Store, Oct. 8, and is asking for the public’s help. Police are seeking assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole a Firman generator valued at approximately $600 and a box of Midwest Fasteners-brand screws from the…

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Strangulation case heads to trial.

December 3, 2019

Strangulation case heads to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The case against a 24-year-old Bitely man accused of assaulting his wife by strangulation is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Thomas Jay Gager, of 2316 W. Pinewood Blvd., rejected a plea offer in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 2. Gager, who is lodged in the Oceana…

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Sex offender faces return to prison for failing to register.

December 2, 2019

Sex offender faces return to prison for failing to register. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 32-year-old Rothbury man faces a return trip to prison after pleading guilty in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 2, to failing to register as a sex offender. Hector Martin Saldana, Jr., of 3261 W. Winston Rd., is looking at a sentence of…

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Ludington man faces prison for home invasion.

December 2, 2019

Ludington man faces prison for home invasion. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 28-year-old Ludington man faces serving 16 months in prison after pleading “no contest” Monday, Dec. 2, in 27th Circuit Court to second-degree home invasion. Joshua Mark Bassett-Lynch, of 5813 Iris Rd., was initially charged with first-degree home invasion which was dismissed in a plea agreement.…

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Closings and cancellations, Dec. 2, 2019

December 1, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Dec. 2, 2019 The following closings and cancellations have been reported for Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. If you have a closing or cancellation to report, please email that information to editor@mediagroup31.com. Please do not comment a closing or cancellation on our Facebook page. This list may be updated. Baldwin Community School Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy…

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