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Semi stuck in median

February 13, 2015
Semi stuck in median

HART TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police handled traffic policing Thursday, Feb. 12, at 9 a.m. on US-31 north of Polk Road where a semi tractor-trailer went off the icy roadway and was stuck in the median. No injuries were reported in the crash. Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were also one…

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78th District Court sentencings

February 13, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: –      Mitchell David Gamble, 54, of 3926 W. Tyler Rd., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 9 of hunting and fishing – carrying weapon without a license.  He was sentenced to $260 in fines and costs and 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance…

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Bundle up! Winterfest kicks off this weekend

February 12, 2015
Bundle up! Winterfest kicks off this weekend

PENTWATER — Winterfest begins this weekend and continues next weekend when the highlight event, Freezin’ For A Reason Polar Dip, takes place Saturday, Feb. 21, at noon at the Pentwater Lake Boat Launch. Saturday, Feb 14 Free Fishing Weekend (Feb. 14-15); Pentwater Lake Perch Fishing Tournament, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; register at: Pentwater Angler or www.pentwater.org; fee: $5 per adult,…

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Slick roads cause crashes

February 12, 2015
Slick roads cause crashes

This free news service is brought to you through the assistance of our great advertisers. The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com; Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com; and Midas Muffler of Ludington and Manistee, 231-845-0392; www.midas.com/ludington-manistee. OCEANA COUNTY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office responded to seven separate…

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Shelby Optimists encourage young readers

February 12, 2015
Shelby Optimists encourage young readers

HESPERIA — The Shelby Optimist Club recently presented the Hesperia Community Library with a gift of $1,000 that the library will use a portion of to purchase materials for its “Every Hero Has a Story” 2015 Summer Reading program. This program is open to Hesperia area children, and it includes a storytime for toddlers; family night; and teen night. Children are…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks