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Newaygo man pleads guilty to CSC

May 5, 2015
Newaygo man pleads guilty to CSC

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — An 18-year-old Newaygo man pleaded guilty in 27th Circuit Court Tuesday, May 5, to a felony of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC), testifying that he had sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl last February. Joshua Anthony Chupp, Jr., who is currently lodged in the Oceana County Jail, was arrested March 5 by the…

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MSP investigating break-ins

May 5, 2015
MSP investigating break-ins

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Michigan State Police troopers responded to three separate break-ins within three hours Monday afternoon, May 4, and one of the crimes involved the theft of jewelry. The first breaking and entering was reported…

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Thanking our veterans

May 5, 2015
Thanking our veterans

HESPERIA — Approximately 100 people attended the the Second Annual Military Appreciation Ball Saturday night at the Hesperia American Legion Hall. Oceana County Veterans Coalition President Kim Loncar welcomed all veterans to the ball with a tribute to the Korean War era veterans. Darrell Hogston provided the tribute to the POW/MIA with a missing man table explanation. The public and…

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Hansen’s ‘Supermarket Sweep’

May 4, 2015
Hansen’s ‘Supermarket Sweep’

HART — Hansen Foods “Supermarket Sweep” had another successful run. In one minute, Tim Hertzler, at left, was able to grab $351.22 worth of groceries. Standing next to Hertzler is Hansen Foods owner Dave Hansen. Kim Martin won the two-minute round and collected $515.70 in food. Dana Hodges won a $100 Hansen’s gift certificate. A total of $3,800 was raised,…

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Jury acquits county commissioner of drunk driving

May 4, 2015
Jury acquits county commissioner of drunk driving

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A six-member jury found Oceana County Commissioner Andrew Sebolt “not guilty” last week of a drunk driving charge in 78th District Court. Sebolt’s drunk driving case ended in a hung jury last February, and a second trial took place last week that acquitted him of the misdemeanor charge. Sebolt, 33, was arrested last…

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