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Oceana Foundation creates nonprofits wish lists for Giving Tuesday

November 20, 2014
Oceana Foundation creates nonprofits wish lists for Giving Tuesday

SHELBY — The giving season is soon to be upon us, starting off with a day of thanks. Quickly following are two days for getting deals — Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, we have Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, people from around the world will come together for one common purpose:…

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MSP offers safe winter driving tips

November 19, 2014
MSP offers safe winter driving tips

HART — With winter weather now upon us, the Michigan State Police is reminding motorists to be aware of several factors during winter driving. “Michigan weather is unpredictable any time of the year, but especially during the winter months,” said F/Lt. Jeffrey White, Hart Post commander. “The most important factor to remember is the handling capability of your car is…

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Slippery roads cause crashes

November 19, 2014
Slippery roads cause crashes

HART — Michigan State Police troopers responded to four separate crashes in Oceana County Tuesday, Nov. 18: – 9:08 a.m., one-car property damage accident, Jackson Rd., Crystal Twp. – 6:43 p.m., one-car property damage accident, 204th Ave. and Baker Rd., Newfield Twp. – 8:45 p.m., one-car property damage accident rollover, 116th Ave. and Wilke Rd., Otto Twp. – 10:16 p.m.,…

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Judge Thomas retires after long career, may be next Newaygo sheriff

November 19, 2014
Judge Thomas retires after long career, may be next Newaygo sheriff

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Judge Terrence R. Thomas will step down from the bench of the 27th Circuit Court  when he retires Jan. 1, but he certainly has no plans to slow down. The judge has asked to be appointed as Newaygo County Sheriff. With the upcoming retirement of Sheriff Mike Mercer, there are two years remaining…

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Judge scolds defendant for using interpreter, rejects plea, confiscates driver’s license

November 18, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 44-year-old Hart man facing a cocaine possession charge got an earful from 27th Circuit Court Judge Terrence R. Thomas during his pretrial hearing Monday, Nov. 17, for bringing an English interpreter with him. Thomas scolded Juan Leonel Estrada for wasting the court’s resources. “You don’t really need an interpreter,” Thomas said. “You…

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