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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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78th District Court arraignments

August 28, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Shane Willard Stingle, 29, of 2209 Oak Avenue, Muskegon, was arrested Aug. 14 by the Hart post of the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a high-court misdemeanor of failure to comply with sex offender reporting duties. Preliminary conference: Sept.…

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78th District Court sentencings

August 28, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Neal Alexander Wroble, 26, of 21 W. Dewey Rd., Scottville, was found guilty Aug. 24 of controlled substance use – narcotic or cocaine. He was sentenced to 64 days in jail with credit for 64 days served; one year discretionary jail to ensure…

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