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Unarmed robber sent to prison

July 6, 2015
Unarmed robber sent to prison

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 30-year-old Hart man who committed the unarmed robbery at the Hart Express EZ Mart/Mobile gas station last April who fled from police the following day was sentenced to prison Monday, July 6, in 27th Circuit Court. Robert Charles Brown was sentenced to a minimum of 29 months to a maximum of 15 years…

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Weekend police report

July 6, 2015
Weekend police report

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is weekend activity in Oceana County of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police and the Hart Police Department: Friday, July 3, 2015: – 3:08 a.m., (MSP), car-deer crash, US-31 and Taylor Rd., Hart Twp. – 11:20 a.m., (MSP),…

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Garza hits first ace

July 6, 2015
Garza hits first ace

SHELBY — Isaac Garza of Hesperia scored his first career hole in one Sunday, July 5, at Oceana Golf Club. Garza used an eight iron to ace the 163-yard par-three hole #17. “I saw it hit the green and roll up to the cup,” said his brother Joseph Garza.  “I turned to Isaac and said ‘I think it went in.’”…

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78th District Court sentencings

July 3, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Anthony Long, 24, of 3121 S. 204th Ave., Hesperia, was found guilty June 29 of selling/furnishing alcohol to minors. He was sentenced to 60 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time if imposed; and $400 in fines and…

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Oceana Drive resurfacing project begins July 13

July 3, 2015

OCEANA COUNTY — Be prepared for traffic backups on Oceana Drive from  M-20 to the south branch of the Pentwater River beginning Monday, July 13, when a $2.6 million Michigan Department of Transportation resurfacing project begins. Traffic will be maintained with flag control, according to MDOT, and closure lengths will be approximately one mile. The project also includes shoulder widening,…

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