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‘Tis the season for scamming

December 15, 2014
‘Tis the season for scamming

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — After a utility bill scam was reported earlier this month in Mason County, now Oceana County law enforcement is receiving similar complaints. Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback said he has received two complaints today, Dec. 15, of an apparent phone scam that involves callers fraudulently claiming to be City of Hart employees seeking…

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New leadership selected for local GOP committee

December 14, 2014
New leadership selected for local GOP committee

MEARS — The Oceana County Republican Executive Committee elected Dr. Rudy Ochs as the new chair and Juanita Pierman as the new vice chair last Tuesday, Dec. 9, during a business meeting at the Golden Eatery. Current Treasurer Al Docter and current Secretary Barbara Siok were unanimously re-elected. Their two-year terms begin Jan. 1. “I am honored and humbled to be…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

December 14, 2014
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced Dec.8 in 27th Circuit Court: – Jerome Kenneth Hampton, 19, of East Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was found guilty Oct. 27 of attempted larceny $1,000-$20,000. He was sentenced to 90 days in jail with credit for 41 days served; 41 days forthwith; sentence to be served at the court’s discretion;…

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Arraignments

December 13, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned this week in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: –      Jason Patrick Burrous, 40, of 544 48th, Shelby, was arrested Nov. 30 for a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS), second offense. A pretrial is set for Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. –      Andrew Scott…

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78th District Court sentencings

December 13, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced in 78th District Court Monday, Dec. 8: –      Alexander Edward Christiansen, 29, of 3712 Dublin St., Grand Rapids, was found guilty Dec. 8 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. He was also found guilty Dec.…

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