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Hole in one

September 16, 2015
Hole in one

SHELBY — Werner Klisch of Ludington recorded his second career hole in one Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Oceana Golf Club. He accomplished the feat on the 17th hole measuring 152 yards using a five iron. The shot was witnessed by David Witham. Congratulations, Werner!

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David P. Markiewicz Memorial Golf Scramble set for Sept. 26

September 15, 2015
David P. Markiewicz Memorial Golf Scramble set for Sept. 26

SHELBY — The David P. Markiewicz Memorial Fund, a member of the Community Foundation for Oceana County, is announcing its third annual Memorial Golf Scramble and Benefit set for Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Oceana Golf Club. Proceeds will be used for music education of K-12 students in Oceana County. This year, Shelby High, Middle and Elementary Schools; New Era…

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Man who allegedly struck skateboarder in hit-and-run was on probation for third-offense OWI

September 14, 2015
Man who allegedly struck skateboarder in hit-and-run was on probation for third-offense OWI

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 26-year-old Shelby man who was arrested last month for his involvement in a hit-and-run crash on Hayes Road in Shelby Township, July 24, appeared for a probation violation hearing Monday, Sept. 14, in 27th Court for a third-offense drunk driving conviction. Patrick Fay George, 64 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 104, Shelby, has…

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Hesperia man receives jail term for receiving, concealing stolen property; his brother skips court hearing

September 14, 2015
Hesperia man receives jail term for receiving, concealing stolen property; his brother skips court hearing

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Hesperia man was ordered to serve 30 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property Monday, Sept. 14, in 27th Circuit Court, while his brother failed to appear in court and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Mark Duchemin…

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Hart man pleads guilty to delivery/manufacture of up to 200 pot plants

September 14, 2015
Hart man pleads guilty to delivery/manufacture of up to 200 pot plants

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 67-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty Monday, Sept. 14, in 27th Circuit Court to delivery/manufacture of more than 20/less than 200 marijuana plants, which is a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison. In exchange for his guilty plea, Joseph Raymond Kokx’s jail time will be capped at three months, said…

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