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Book review: ‘Skink No Surrender’

April 4, 2015
Book review: ‘Skink No Surrender’

By Kay Brennan. Hesperia Community Library Director. Earth Day is April 22, so it might be time to read something that helps us remember how our actions affect our ecosystem. Carl Hiaasen writes adult and teen novels set in Florida, and this is one of his recent books for teens. His work gives readers an interesting perspective on Florida wildlife.…

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Heroin dealer faces up to 20 years in prison

April 3, 2015
Heroin dealer faces up to 20 years in prison

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Muskegon man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Thursday, April 2, to a 20-year felony of possession with intent to deliver heroin. In exchange for Kane Alray Burks’ guilty plea, one count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine was dismissed. The incident took place in March of 2014 in Hart…

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The Business Report: Harris Funeral Home’s history is over 100 years

April 3, 2015
The Business Report: Harris Funeral Home’s history is over 100 years

Oceana County Press is provided free to its readers through the generous support of advertisers. Today, we feature one of those advertisers, Harris Funeral Home, in The Business Report. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — The stately three-story home that houses Harris Funeral Home is a landmark in the village. Built in 1909, the beautiful brick building became a…

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Car vs. cow crash

April 3, 2015
Car vs. cow crash

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. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police responded to a car vs. cow crash at 104th and Cleveland Avenue Thursday, April 2, at 8:04 a.m. The following is other…

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78th District Court sentencings

April 3, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, March 30, in 78th District Court: – Kevin Scott Eastman, 52, of 8501 Sheridan St., Montague, was found guilty March 30 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $1,155 in…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks