Local sheriffs, prosecutors oppose recreational marijuana proposal. Prosecuting attorneys from Mason, Lake, Oceana, and Manistee counties, along with sheriffs from Mason, Manistee, and Oceana counties have all publicly opposed the recreational legalization proposal that will appear on the Michigan General Election ballot on Nov. 6. The announcement was made recently by Healthy and Productive Michigan, an organization that is leading the effort…
Historical society looking for artifacts. By Betty Driscol Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society Up in the closet, far in the back, covered in dust and shaded from light was an old ratty looking book with yellowed papers and tattered corners. A long time ago you remember Grandma looking through it, talking about people you never meet, turning the pages…
Basketball coach’s CSC case headed to trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A criminal sexual conduct case against a 36-year-old former high school basketball coach is headed to trial in December. Russell Douglas Swihart is charged with five felony counts of CSC stemming from the alleged sexual assaults of two 13-year-old female players. Swihart’s case is scheduled for…
Man steals mom’s credit card to buy beer, cigarettes. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – A 36-year-old Mears man testified in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 15, that he stole his mother’s credit card to buy beer, cigarettes and gas. Joseph Alan Riggs, of 5839 5th St., pleaded guilty to illegal use or sale of a financial transaction device.…
Five men involved in cockfighting ring sentenced. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Five men involved in the cockfighting ring that was raided by police last June in Hart Township were sentenced in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 15. Four of the five pleaded guilty last August to a felony of attending an animal fight. Carl George McGraw, 70,…
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