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27th Circuit Court sentencings

November 25, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Brandon Scott Thrailkill, 22, of 13 N. Courtland St., Hart, was found guilty Nov. 23 of probation violation. He was sentenced to one year in jail with credit for 210 days served; $198 in fines and costs; and probation is revoked. His probation…

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In the true spirit of giving, mystery donor pledges $25,000

November 25, 2015
In the true spirit of giving, mystery donor pledges $25,000

SHELBY — An Oceana County resident who wishes to remain anonymous has pledged as much as $25,000 to match contributions received by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) before Jan. 1 that are earmarked to either CFOC’s Administrative Fund or Community Investment Fund, or both.   “This is a marvelous demonstration of one’s generosity to others,” said CFOC Board…

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Car vs. turkey crash, fugitive arrest

November 25, 2015
Car vs. turkey crash, fugitive arrest

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015: – 7:24 a.m., one-car property damage accident, Filmore and 176th Ave., Leavitt Township. – 11:42 a.m., a warrant is being requested for…

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Apartment fire ‘not suspicious’

November 24, 2015
Apartment fire ‘not suspicious’

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Investigators continue to examine the scene of an apartment fire that ignited Monday evening at 80 N. Michigan Avenue, but it has been determined that the blaze is not suspicious, said Shelby-Benona Fire Chief Jack White Tuesday. Five fire departments battled the fire for approximately three hours at a 113-year-old house converted into a…

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Driver who crashed into Meyers Chevrolet faces OWI, DWLS charges

November 24, 2015
Driver who crashed into Meyers Chevrolet faces OWI, DWLS charges

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. NEW ERA — The 21-year-old Shelby man who crashed through a brick wall and smashed into four cars at the Meyers Chevrolet car dealership Monday night, Nov. 23, is facing charges of operating while intoxicated (OWI) and driving while license suspended (DWLS), said Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday. The driver…

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