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New Era man pleads to break-in, gun theft

June 8, 2015
New Era man pleads to break-in, gun theft

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 30-year-old New Era man pleaded “no contest” to one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny and one count of larceny of a firearm Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court. Craig David Overla pleaded “no contest” to the charges due to “a lack of memory” caused by being…

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Johnson/Water Street Project in full swing

June 8, 2015
Johnson/Water Street Project in full swing

HART — Hallack Contracting mobilized early Monday, June 8, to mill and remove the old pavement, and suppliers delivered pipe to the Johnson/Water Street Project area for the water and sewer replacement phase scheduled through, July 28, states a report from Hart City Manager Stan Rickard. “Note that for Tuesday, June 9, trash pickup: If you live mid-block on Johnson…

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Woman pleads to stabbing father

June 8, 2015
Woman pleads to stabbing father

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 31-year-old Fremont-area woman who stabbed her father multiple times at his Walkerville home last April pleaded “no contest” Monday, June 8, in 27th Circuit Court to one count of felonious assault, which is a four-year felony. In exchange for Jennifer Ruth Curtis’ plea, a second count of felonious assault, which is more…

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Women Who Care donate nearly $13,000 to youth health center

June 7, 2015
Women Who Care donate nearly $13,000 to youth health center

SHELBY — Women Who Care of Oceana County continue their generous philanthropy with their recent selection of a school-based health center inside Shelby Middle School as the recipient of personal checks from members totaling $12,900. This latest contribution brings the total donated by WWC members to over $118,000 since the group’s first meeting in June of 2012. The center, under…

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Courtney Kokx crowned 2015 Asparagus Queen

June 7, 2015
Courtney Kokx crowned 2015 Asparagus Queen

SHELBY — Courtney Kokx was crowned the 2015 Asparagus Queen by her sister, 2014 queen Danielle Kokx, during the Asparagus Banquet and Pageant Saturday evening, June 6, at Shelby High School. Konnie Vandervelde was named Asparagus Queen Runner-up. The duo will represent Oceana County throughout the year during various parades and events in Michigan, including next weekend’s National Asparagus Festival,…

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