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Mold in carpeting causes class cancellation on the first day of school; officials are hoping school will resume tomorrow

September 8, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Mold that was found Monday, Sept. 7, in carpeting in five classrooms caused Hesperia Community Schools to cancel school on the first day back from summer break Tuesday, Sept. 8. Superintendent Michael Corey said he is hoping that classes will resume Wednesday, Sept. 9, but will likely not make a decision until 6…

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Deceased motorcyclist ID’d; suspect arrested in connection to crash

September 8, 2015
Deceased motorcyclist ID’d; suspect arrested in connection to crash

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The motorcyclist who died Sunday evening, Sept. 6, following a crash on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue has been identified as Jesus Armando DeLeon-Rodriguez, 22, of Hart, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A suspect was arrested for operating while intoxicated in connection to the crash, said…

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Truck stolen from city hall parking lot; police seek info

September 1, 2015
Truck stolen from city hall parking lot; police seek info

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Police are seeking information regarding the theft of a truck that occurred Monday, Aug. 31, at 12:20 p.m. in the city hall parking lot. The Russell Construction truck is 2002 Ford F-150 Super Cab, said…

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Obituary: William Scarbrough

August 29, 2015
Obituary: William Scarbrough

William Lee Scarbrough, 76, passed away Aug. 29, 2015, surrounded by his children. Born Jan. 26, 1939 in Copemish, Mich., he was the 11th of 12 children of John and Malvina (Priest) Scarbrough. He was preceded in death by brothers James, Doug, Charles, Eugene, John, Thomas and Dennis. He is survived by brothers L.D. and Fred, and sisters Gwen Porter…

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Oceana Drive project nears completion

August 28, 2015

OCEANA COUNTY — Construction on Oceana Drive/Old 31 between M-20 and the south branch of the Pentwater River is nearing completion, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). “Work to finish the repaving is expected to be complete early next week, which will be followed by placement of shoulder gravel and final pavement markings,” states MDOT Assistant Construction Engineer…

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