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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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Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments.

March 5, 2020

Breaking and entering tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Troy James Hern-Slocum, 28, of 169 South Ave., Hesperia, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of breaking and entering a building with intent. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10 percent. Preliminary exam: March 16…

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Man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend has long rap sheet.

March 5, 2020

Man accused of strangling ex-girlfriend has long rap sheet. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 37-year-old Mears man who was arrested by Oceana County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly holding his ex-girlfriend captive in her house several hours and assaulting her last weekend has an extensive criminal record that includes 30 prior convictions. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 5839 5th St.,…

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Mariani named chief nursing officer of Ludington hospital.

March 3, 2020

Mariani named chief nursing officer of Ludington hospital. LUDINGTON — Meleah Mariani has been named the chief nursing officer at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, effective immediately. She has been serving as interim CNO at the Ludington Hospital since December 2019 while recruitment efforts were underway for the position. For nearly six years, Mariani has served as CNO at Spectrum Health…

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