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Man convicted of high school break-in arrested for home invasion.

January 16, 2016
Man convicted of high school break-in arrested for home invasion.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The man who broke into Hart High School last year the day after Christmas is facing new felony charges stemming from an alleged home invasion. Korbin Cruz Garcia, 20, of 4820 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia, was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 12, by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for felonies of first-degree home invasion and…

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78th District Court sentencings.

January 15, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Robert James VanSickle, 34, of 4719 3rd St., New Era, was found guilty Jan. 11 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; and $1,040…

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2 injured in snowmobile crash.

January 15, 2016
2 injured in snowmobile crash.

The following is recent activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016: – 8:30 a.m., a 57-year-old Shelby man was cited for driving while license suspended (DWLS) and no insurance on Polk Road near 88th Ave. after a trooper stopped to offer assistance when the motorist’s vehicle slid off the road.…

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Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

January 12, 2016
Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback has submitted his letter of retirement to the Hart City Council after serving the department for 40 years. Leimback’s letter of retirement is on the council’s agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, Jan. 12, as a public comment/correspondence item. Leimback’s last day on the job will be June 23, he…

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Living in the OC: Why your editor loves this county.

January 12, 2016
Living in the OC: Why your editor loves this county.

‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. As I sit at my desk in my home office today, gazing out the window at the blowing and drifting snow, I am amazed by the beauty and power of nature here in Oceana County. It is…

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