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Dog dies in mobile home fire.

May 11, 2018

Dog dies in mobile home fire. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — A mobile home at 552 Fowler Street is a “total loss” following a fire in the early morning hours of Friday, May 11, according to Deputy Chief Mark Burmeister of the Shelby-Benona Fire Department. A pet dog died in the blaze. The home, owned by Maria Thornton,…

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Tools stolen during hunting cabin break-in.

May 11, 2018

Tools stolen during hunting cabin break-in. #OceanaCountyCrime FERRY TOWNSHIP — Tools, camping equipment, fishing supplies and Christmas decorations were stolen during a breaking and entering of a hunting cabin on East Baker Road, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The break-in, which was reported Thursday May 10 at approximately 11 a.m., occurred some time between Christmas and now, said…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted May 10, 2018.

May 10, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, posted May 10, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently sentenced in 78th District Court: – Eric Robert Cudney, 25, of 6552 Water Rd., New Era, was found guilty May 7 of marijuana possession and was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; one year discretionary…

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Sheriff applauds new legislation aimed at preventing school violence.

May 9, 2018

Sheriff applauds new legislation aimed at preventing school violence. #OceanaCountySheriffsOffice HART — Oceana County Sheriff Mast today praised the introduction of new legislation aimed at preventing violence in the classroom. The legislative package, led by State Rep. Aaron Miller (R-Sturgis), is modeled after a proposal announced by a coalition of law enforcement and education organizations in late March. “The Michigan…

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Sheriff launches inmate work program.

May 8, 2018

Sheriff launches inmate work program. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast kicked off an inmate work program Tuesday, May 8, that gets inmates out of their jail cells and safely outside performing work that benefits the local community. In exchange for their day of work, the inmates’ daily $25 housing fee is waived. “It’s…

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