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CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments.

July 20, 2018

CSC tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Edward Allen Dawkins, 46, of 8366 E. M 20, Hesperia, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for felonies of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13 years old and second-degree CSC…

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County to enter final negotiations with Life EMS.

July 19, 2018

County to enter final negotiations with Life EMS. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — In a split vote, the Oceana County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Thursday, July 19, to enter into final negotiations with Life EMS for a “multi-year agreement.” Several Oceana County EMS personnel attended the special board meeting, and many of them left the commissioners’ room…

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Health department overcomes EF access denial to provide hepatitis A vaccines.

July 19, 2018

Health department overcomes EF access denial to provide hepatitis A vaccines. #DistrictHealthDepartment10 ROTHBURY — This summer Michigan is currently experiencing an outbreak of hepatitis A, a highly contagious virus spread through feces of infected people that can cause severe liver damage and sometimes death. “Festivals like the Electric Forest, an eight-day music festival held each year in Rothbury, Michigan, is…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted July 19, 2018.

July 19, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted July 19, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – James Brian Tatro, 24, of 5315 148th Ave., Hesperia, pleaded “no contest” June 25 to assault and battery and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; six months probation; not to purchase/possess a firearm; subject…

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Long-time city manager retires.

July 18, 2018

Long-time city manager retires. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — After a nearly 47-year career in public service, Hart City Manager Stan Rickard is retiring. Rickard has been at the helm of city hall for 14 years. Taking his place is Lynne Ladner of South Lyon who began her duties as city manager Monday, July 16. Rickard’s last day is…

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