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78th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 16, 2018.

February 16, 2018

78th District Court sentencings posted Feb. 16, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Neil Keith Lederman, 71, of 3260 N. Silver Ridge Rd., Mears, was found guilty Feb. 12 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for…

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Prosecutor honored for 15 years of service.

February 15, 2018

Prosecutor honored for 15 years of service. #ProsecutingAttorneysAssociationofMichigan By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon was honored recently by the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan for his 15 years of service. Bizon received a plaque from PAAM President Melissa Powell, who is the prosecutor in Iron County, during a midwinter conference last week in Traverse City.…

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Dog torture tops 78th District Court arraignments.

February 15, 2018

Dog torture tops 78th District Court arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Russell Allen Morton, 61, of 3038 Tahoe Trail, New Era, was arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of killing/torturing an animal. Preliminary conference: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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Senator’s office offering guide for taxpayers.

February 14, 2018

Senator’s office offering guide for taxpayers. LANSING — Michigan residents who are getting ready to file their taxes and want current information can contact Sen. Goeff Hansen’s office for a free taxpayer’s guide or can download the booklet from the senator’s website. The Michigan Taxpayer’s Guide 2018 is a reference for the 2017 tax year and is designed to help residents prepare their…

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Shotgun reportedly wielded in possible road rage incident.

February 13, 2018

Shotgun reportedly wielded in possible road rage incident. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible felonious assault involving a shotgun that was pulled out by a person in a dark blue Jeep Monday evening, Feb. 12, on 88th Avenue, said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The complainant told police that…

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