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78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 22, 2017.

November 22, 2017

78th District Court sentencings posted Nov. 22, 2017. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Krista Marie Wieling, 44, of 8037 E. Baker Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Nov. 20 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit for time…

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West Shore Bank begins Spirit of Giving community challenge.

November 22, 2017

West Shore Bank begins Spirit of Giving community challenge. LUDINGTON —  West Shore Bank, along with Shop-N-Save of Ludington and Benzonia, Hansen Foods in Hart, and Family Fare in Manistee, is teaming up this holiday season and challenging area residents and businesses to show their “Spirit of Giving!” This is West Shore Bank’s ninth year to team up with local…

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Sister of victim in vulnerable adult abuse case: ‘I was filled with anger, rage and hatred.’

November 20, 2017

Sister of victim in vulnerable adult abuse case: ‘I was filled with anger, rage and hatred.’ #OceanaCountyCourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The sister of the 55-year-old disabled man who died last January under the care of a 41-year-old Hesperia woman addressed the 27th Circuit Court during sentencing Monday, Nov. 20, stating, “I was filled with anger, rage and…

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Hart man faces prison for felonious assault.

November 20, 2017

Hart man faces prison for felonious assault. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — A 43-year-old Hart man faces serving 18 months to 15 years in prison after pleading “no contest” to felonious assault and fourth-offense habitual offender in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 20. Chad Mitchell Riggs, of 6749 W. Taylor Rd., was arrested last August by the Oceana…

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OCP looking for student reporters.

November 19, 2017

OCP looking for student reporters. Oceana County Press is looking for high school students who are interested in reporting on topics from their schools (and other community topics). This is an opportunity to gain experience from professional journalists on how to write news stories and document events with videography and photography. Compensation is available. Those interested should send an inquiry…

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