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78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2019.

December 27, 2019

78th District Court arraignments, Dec. 27, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Misdemeanors – Cristy Ann Pider, 37, of 312 Johnson St., Hart; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); operating while intoxicated (OWI), unlawful license plate and operating without insurance. Bail: $3,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Pretrial: Jan. 9 at 10:15 a.m. –…

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Through the darkness there is light: The Christmas Story

December 24, 2019

Through the darkness there is light: The Christmas Story By Pastor Todd Bush, Mason County Reformed Church. A couple thousand years ago, the prophet Isaiah proclaimed that “the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”  Isaiah was speaking to the Jewish people of…

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Man allegedly throws gasoline on girlfriend, threatens to burn her.

December 23, 2019

Man allegedly throws gasoline on girlfriend, threatens to burn her. #OceanaCountyCrime SHELBY — A 31-year-old Shelby man allegedly threw gasoline on his girlfriend and threatened to burn her Sunday, Dec. 22, shortly before 6:30 a.m. in a residence on South Harvey Street. The man faces charges of felonious assault and assaulting/resisting/obstructing police. “We are searching for a place to lodge…

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Police officers deliver Christmas cheer to local children.

December 23, 2019

Police officers deliver Christmas cheer to local children. #RoysKids OCEANA COUNTY — Over 200 Oceana County children in need received Christmas gifts from local law enforcement officers Saturday, Dec. 21, thanks to the Roy’s Kids program. The charitable program was launched in 1994 by Roy Strait, who is the New Era police chief and a retired Oceana County sheriff’s deputy.…

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Sen. Bumstead reflects on 2019. 

December 21, 2019

Sen. Bumstead reflects on 2019.  By Sen. Jon Bumstead, R, Newaygo. 34th Senate District We are nearing the end of my first term representing you in the Michigan Senate and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I remain thankful that you placed your trust in me to represent you in our state Capitol.  As we prepare to take some…

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