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Uttering, publishing top 78th District Court arraignments.

January 19, 2018

Uttering, publishing top 78th District Court arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Danny Ray Darling, 53, of 9091 Whitbeck Rd., Montague, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for two felony counts of uttering and publishing. Preliminary exam: Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent.…

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Dog shot by rifle survives.

January 18, 2018

Dog shot by rifle survives. #OceanaCountyCrime GRANT TOWNSHIP — A dog that was shot by a .22-caliber rifle on West Tahoe Trail Tuesday night, Jan. 16, is recuperating at home, and criminal charges are pending, according to Michigan State Police Sgt. Charles Hockanson of the Hart post. The gun was confiscated by police, and the case is going to be…

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Hart man reportedly wields handgun.

January 18, 2018

Hart man reportedly wields handgun. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 35-year-old Hart man who allegedly wielded a handgun Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, while at a residence on South 72nd Avenue could face a charge of felonious assault, according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The suspect, who currently is in police custody on marijuana possession and…

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Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations.

January 17, 2018

Health department urges people to get flu vaccinations. District Health Department #10, which represents this area, has sent out a press release urging people to get a flu virus vaccination. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe infection in the nose, throat, and lungs. In some cases, serious flu-related complications, like pneumonia, can lead…

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Branch man found guilty of resisting police, destroying building following trial.

January 17, 2018

Branch man found guilty of resisting police, destroying building following trial. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. #OceanaCountyCrime HART — A 46-year-old Branch man is awaiting sentencing after a 12-member jury in 27th Circuit Court found him guilty of two counts of resisting and opposing police and malicious destruction of a building last month, according to Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon. Seven…

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