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Book Review: “Endangered” by C.J. Box

May 9, 2015
Book Review: “Endangered” by C.J. Box

By Kay Brennan, Hesperia Community Library Director. Joe Pickett knows that sage grouse are being considered for the endangered species list.  If that happens, Joe will be responsible for monitoring the wellbeing of the birds in Twelve Sleep County, Wyo. Unfortunately, he comes upon a sage grouse massacre along with scattered shotgun shells and beer cans. He knows exactly what…

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Fugitive arrest

May 8, 2015
Fugitive arrest

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. WEARE TWP. — A 26-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police on a fugitive warrant at US-31 and Monroe Road Thursday, May 7, at 10:24…

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How criminal sentences are determined

May 8, 2015
How criminal sentences are determined

Guest column by Joe Bizon. Oceana County Prosecutor. HART — Have you ever wondered how sentences are determined? I would like to take this opportunity to explain the process. Sentences in criminal cases are determined from the Michigan Sentencing Guideline Manual. This manual is issued by Michigan Judicial Institute and adopted by the Michigan Legislature. In order to be charged with…

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Police seek info regarding stolen mower

May 7, 2015
Police seek info regarding stolen mower

NEW ERA — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the theft of a green 12-horsepower Craftsman riding lawn mower, with a 32-inch deck, that was reported stolen from the outside of a residence, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of Lake Tahoe’s Segola Trail. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at…

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Several items stolen from hunting camper

May 7, 2015
Several items stolen from hunting camper

FERRY TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a larceny from a hunting camper that occurred some time between April 4 and May 5 on Warren Road west of 144th Avenue. “The victim has a camper there that he leaves on the property for hunting,” said Lt. Craig Mast. He returned to the property after he had last…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks