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Library offers genealogy research tools

October 30, 2015
Library offers genealogy research tools

HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Library is ready to help you explore your family history. The library has the Ancestry database, one of the most widely-used genealogy sources, available for use.   There are also many other databases and websites available. The library has recently purchased new genealogy books, including titles like “The Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com,” as well as titles…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

October 30, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – David Allen Wellington, 21, of 2800 Buchanan Rd., Shelby, was sentenced Oct. 26 to 18 months to five years in prison, with credit for 335 days served in jail, for probation violation. He was also ordered to pay $180 in fines and…

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Suspect knocks Shelby officer unconscious

October 29, 2015
Suspect knocks Shelby officer unconscious

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A Shelby police officer was knocked unconscious by a 23-year-old Shelby man early this morning outside of the Mercy Health Shelby hospital, according to Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Craig Mast. The officer, who is not currently being named, was treated at the hospital for a bump to his head and has been released,…

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Chainsaw stolen in break-in

October 29, 2015
Chainsaw stolen in break-in

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CRYSTAL TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering in the 2000 block of East Hammett Road reported Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8:45 a.m. involving the theft of a chainsaw. The following is other…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 28, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Lawrence Lee Byard, 56, of 13260 Golden Circle, Fenton, Mich., was found guilty Oct. 26 of careless operation. He was sentenced to 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; court suspended right to operate…

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