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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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Medical marijuana stolen in break-in

August 28, 2015
Medical marijuana stolen in break-in

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. OTTO TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a breaking and entering involving a larceny of medical marijuana that occurred in the 1200 block of Wilke Road Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Other MSP activity Thursday,…

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New administrator is the 1st-ever female on the job

August 26, 2015
New administrator is the 1st-ever female on the job

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Chelsea Stratil began her new job as village administrator this week, breaking some historical barriers in the small community. Stratil, 26, is the first woman to ever hold the position, and she is the youngest. Stratil was unanimously hired by the village council earlier this month, replacing Aaron Desentz who resigned last June…

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