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Embezzler sent to jail, must pay over $60,000 in restitution.

May 23, 2016
Embezzler sent to jail, must pay over $60,000 in restitution.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 50-year-old Hart woman was sentenced Monday, May 23, in 27th Circuit Court to serve four months up front of a nine-month discretionary jail sentence and to pay $60,640 in restitution for embezzling from Gale’s IGA grocery store. Laura Yvonne Routley, of 765 E. Hazel Rd., pleaded guilty last April to embezzling $20,000…

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Hart man arrested for drunk driving following crash.

May 23, 2016
Hart man arrested for drunk driving following crash.

HART — A 20-year-old Hart man was arrested for operating while intoxicated after crashing into a pole near Hart Middle School Friday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m., said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. HPD is also investigating a breaking and entering that occurred on the Hart school campus. The front door of a building near the baseball field was broken…

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Stabbing suspect arraigned on several charges.

May 23, 2016
Stabbing suspect arraigned on several charges.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — Candice Fennel, 20, of Walkerville was arraigned in 78th District Court on charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder; felonious assault; lying to police and second-offense habitual offender after allegedly stabbing a 21-year-old Muskegon man Thursday night in Crystal Township, said Lt. Craig Mast. After fleeing the scene,…

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Party kicks off summer season.

May 22, 2016
Party kicks off summer season.

PENTWATER — The Annual Pentwater Start of Summer Party will be held Sunday, June 5, beginning at 5 p.m. on Hancock Street in front of the Pentwater Village Hall. The old-fashioned block party is free and open to the public. Hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks will be provided. People planning to attend are asked to bring a dish to…

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‘Women Who Care’ will meet June 7, begin 5th year.

May 22, 2016
‘Women Who Care’ will meet June 7, begin 5th year.

PENTWATER — Time flies when you are having fun and even faster when you’re joining together with friends four times a year to make a difference in Oceana County. And it’s hard to believe that the Women Who Care of Oceana will kick off their fifth year, June 7, with a one-hour meeting at Gull Landing in Pentwater beginning at…

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