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Assault by strangulation tops arraignments.

December 14, 2018

Assault by strangulation tops arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Joel Romero-Herrera, 29, of 60 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of assault by strangulation. Preliminary conference: Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Bail: $10,000/cash/surety. – Christine Ann Day,…

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West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving to provide 697 meals. 

December 12, 2018

West Shore Bank Spirit of Giving to provide 697 meals.  LUDINGTON — West Shore Bank, in partnership with Shop-N-Save of Ludington, Hansen Foods in Hart, Family Fare in Manistee, and Shop-N-Save in Benzonia, will distribute 697 Christmas meals to food banks in Oceana, Mason, Manistee and Benzie counties as a result of its recent Spirit of Giving fundraising efforts.  Representatives…

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Getty Park improvement plan moves forward.

December 12, 2018

Getty Park improvement plan moves forward. #Shelby By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council unanimously approved an amendment to the village’s parks and recreation plan aimed at improving Getty Park. A pickle ball court, splash pad and parking area are some of the improvements on tap for the park, located near the Shelby Public Schools campus. Other…

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Court denies opponents’ attempt to stop pig farm construction.

December 12, 2018

Court denies opponents’ attempt to stop pig farm construction. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP – A Muskegon County judge ruled against a group’s attempt to stop the construction of a large-scale pig farm located southwest of Rothbury. Although, the opponents also have a petition pending at the state level. Muskegon County Circuit Judge William Marietti denied an injunction…

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Shelby opts out of marijuana dispensaries.

December 10, 2018

Shelby opts out of marijuana dispensaries. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – The Shelby Village Council voted unanimously Monday evening, Dec. 10, to opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries in the village. With the uncertainty of lame duck legislation at the state level, Village Administrator Robert Widigan advised the council to opt out for at least the time being. After…

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