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‘Protect Young Eyes’ program focuses on tech safety.

February 13, 2018

‘Protect Young Eyes’ program focuses on tech safety. #OceanaChristianSchool #HartFirstBaptistChurch HART — The public is invited to a parent presentation by the organization “Protect Young Eyes” Monday, Feb. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m., in the Hart First Baptist Church auditorium. Protect Young Eyes has the mission of educating and equipping parents and hyper-connected kids in how to use technology well. The…

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Dog killing case set for trial.

February 12, 2018

Dog killing case set for trial. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 43-year-old Hart man accused of killing his dog is headed to trial in June in 27th Circuit Court. William Jon Monroe, of 3291 N. 120th Ave., was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 2 for a felony of killing/torturing an animal…

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Deputy saves life of man overdosing on heroin.

February 12, 2018

Deputy saves life of man overdosing on heroin. #OceanaCounty PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — By using Narcan, Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Brown saved the life of a 26-year-old Ludington man who overdosed on heroin at the Dollar General store on West Monroe Road Monday afternoon, Feb. 12. “On Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. the sheriff’s office responded to a…

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Defendant ‘hams it up’ during court hearing.

February 12, 2018

Defendant ‘hams it up’ during court hearing. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man who appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for sentencing on felony charges appeared more interested in his photo being taken by media than his criminal case. Seven Laroue, of 9534 N. 192nd Ave., smiled and waved a “peace sign” as…

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Hunting death case set for June trial.

February 12, 2018

Hunting death case set for June trial. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The case against a 62-year-old youth mentor and former hunting safety instructor charged with reckless discharge causing the shooting death of a 13-year-old Wyoming, Michigan boy is headed to trial. Roger Erick Hoeker, 62, of Jenison, Michigan appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 12, for…

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