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Cockfighting ring leader sentenced to jail.

February 25, 2019

Cockfighting ring leader sentenced to jail. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WARNING: SOME PHOTOS MAY BE CONSIDERED GRAPHIC. HART — A 37-year-old Shelby man was sentenced to 10 months in jail Monday, Feb. 25, in 27th Circuit Court for a felony conviction of animals – fighting – in connection to a cockfighting ring that was raided by police last June…

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Basketball coach sent to prison for sexually assaulting two players.

February 25, 2019

Basketball coach sent to prison for sexually assaulting two players. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 36-year-old former high school basketball coach received a three to 15 year prison term Monday, Feb. 25, in 27th Circuit Court for sexually assaulting two female players who were 13 years old at the time. Russell Douglas Swihart, of 5755 N. 192nd…

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Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect.

February 24, 2019

Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A blizzard warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph with wind chills below zero. The lakeshore is also under a flood advisory…

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Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019

February 24, 2019

Closings and cancellations, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 This list may be updated. Please do not post cancellations in the comment section. If you have a cancellation, please email editor@mediagroup31.com. Presented by La Probadita Mercado & Taqueria, 19 S. State St., Hart; 231-873-4069, Facebook. Baldwin Community Schools Bear Lake Public Schools Casman Academy, Manistee Gateway to Success Academy Hart Public Schools…

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Pentwater Lake Association meeting, March 11.

February 24, 2019

Pentwater Lake Association meeting, March 11. PENTWATER — The next meeting of the Pentwater Lake Association board of directors will be on Monday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Centenary Methodist Church at 82 N. Hancock St.. The public is invited to attend  – enter on the Hancock Street hall entrance. Membership in the Pentwater Lake Association is open to…

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