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78th District Court sentencings

March 13, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, March 9, in 78th District Court: – William David Morrow, 27, of 955 W. Jefferson Rd., Pentwater, was found guilty March 9 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed; $1,040 in…

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Trailer fire suspicious

March 12, 2015
Trailer fire suspicious

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — A fire that destroyed a trailer Wednesday night, March 11, has been deemed “suspicious,” Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks said Thursday, and the Oceana County Fire Investigation Team is scheduled to investigate the scene this afternoon. The trailer, which is described as a “real old trailer” was not insured, Brooks said.…

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DAR theft suspect arraigned

March 12, 2015
DAR theft suspect arraigned

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 44-year-old Montague man who reportedly stole a trailer Feb. 16 from David Allen Racing Motorsports only to return Feb. 25 and allegedly steal a snowmobile has been arraigned in 78th District Court on two felony charges. Trevor William Heistand is facing two counts of larceny $1,000 or more/less than $20,000, according to…

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Leprechauns take note: 2 St. Patty’s Day events on tap

March 12, 2015
Leprechauns take note: 2 St. Patty’s Day events on tap

OCEANA COUNTY — Get your green garb ready for two Saint Patrick’s Day events. – Saturday, March 14, at 1 p.m.: the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Pentwater. Line up at the south end of the village, followed by drink specials and parade prizes at The Antler Bar. – Tuesday, March 17, at 6 p.m.: the Oceana Center…

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Warrant arrest

March 12, 2015
Warrant arrest

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. GRANT TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 20-year-old Muskegon man Wednesday, March 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Rothbury Rest Area on US-31 for a warrant issued in…

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