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Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

January 12, 2016
Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback has submitted his letter of retirement to the Hart City Council after serving the department for 40 years. Leimback’s letter of retirement is on the council’s agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, Jan. 12, as a public comment/correspondence item. Leimback’s last day on the job will be June 23, he…

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Living in the OC: Why your editor loves this county.

January 12, 2016
Living in the OC: Why your editor loves this county.

‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. As I sit at my desk in my home office today, gazing out the window at the blowing and drifting snow, I am amazed by the beauty and power of nature here in Oceana County. It is…

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Police respond to crashes on slippery roads.

January 12, 2016
Police respond to crashes on slippery roads.

The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police Monday, Jan. 11, 2016: – 6:45 p.m., car/deer crash, Cleveland Rd. and 112th Ave., Otto Township. – 9:15 p.m., vehicle slide-off, US 31 and Taylor Rd., Hart Township. – 9:55 p.m., hit-and-run crash, US 31 ramp and Winston Rd., Grant Township. The Oceana County…

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Late firefighter’s benefit claim finally approved.

January 11, 2016
Late firefighter’s benefit claim finally approved.

PENTWATER — Following a lengthy battle with the United States Department of Justice, the Public Safety Officer Benefit claim for Pentwater Fire Department Captain John Sayles was approved Monday, Jan. 11, according to a press release issued by the Pentwater Fire Department. John Sayles was a Captain, Secretary, and member of Pentwater Fire Department for over 10 years when he…

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Police chief fired amidst criminal investigation.

January 11, 2016
Police chief fired amidst criminal investigation.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — After deliberating for nearly one and half hours in closed session, the Shelby Village Council voted 5-1 to immediately terminate Shelby Police Chief Robert Wilson from his employment Monday night, Jan. 11, in the Shelby High School auditorium. An internal investigation revealed that Wilson had been doing salvage vehicle inspections without notifying the…

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