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Fire destroys building at Double JJ days before festival begins

June 22, 2015
Fire destroys building at Double JJ days before festival begins

GRANT TWP. — A tower that filtered power to the old section of the Double JJ Resort near Rothbury where the gigantic Electric Forest Festival kicks off this Thursday, was completely burned in a fire Monday, June 22. No one was injured in the blaze. Grant Township, Shelby-Benona and Montague fire departments were dispatched to the scene at approximately 11 a.m.…

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Sheriff’s office seeks info regarding mini bike theft

June 20, 2015
Sheriff’s office seeks info regarding mini bike theft

NEWFIELD TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a larceny of a mini bike in the 1400 block of S. 204th Ave. The bike, which was last seen in mid-May, is a Baha Warrior valued at approximately $650 with a 196 cc engine and fat knobby tires. The owner realized Friday, June 19, that the bike…

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78th District Court sentencings

June 19, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scrbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court – Bryan Lawrence Rhanor, 45, of 202 Dryden St., Apt. D, Hart, was found guilty June 15 of breaking and entering – illegal entry. He was sentenced to 24 days in jail with credit for 24 days served; $150 in fines and costs; 90…

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78th District Court arraignments

June 19, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Richard Lyle Wheaton, 22, of 11255 Heintzelman Rd., Rockford, was arrested May 23 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a misdemeanor of operating a motor vehicle without security. Pretrial: July 7 at 3:15 p.m. Bail: $1,500/personal. –…

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MSP: Safety is number-one priority at EF

June 18, 2015
MSP: Safety is number-one priority at EF

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Electric Forest Festival coverage is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — As one of the largest music festivals in the nation descends upon the small Rothbury community, the Michigan State Police are prepared to make the experience a safe one for everyone involved and impacted by it.…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks