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78th District Court sentencings

November 7, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced in 78th District Court Monday, Nov. 3: –      Patrick William McManaman, 42, of 920 John R. Rd., Apt. 703, Troy, was found guilty Nov. 3 of operating while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail (probation office to schedule); 93 days discretionary jail; and $1,140 in fines…

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Shop area appears to be fire’s origin

November 6, 2014
Shop area appears to be fire’s origin

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GREENWOOD TWP. — The cause of the fire that destroyed the David Allen Racing Motorsports facility, formerly Powers Motor Sports, at 11995 N. Maple Island Rd., Wednesday evening, Nov. 5, has not yet been determined, but officials are saying it likely started in the shop area. “The shop area seems to be the origin,” said…

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State police investigating CSC

November 6, 2014
State police investigating CSC

CLAYBANKS TWP. — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is investigating a criminal sexual conduct complaint that was reported Wednesday, Nov. 5. No further details were immediately available. Other recent MSP activity in Oceana County includes: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 – 12 a.m., stalking complaint, 6700 block of Webster Rd., Claybanks Twp. – 10 a.m., car-deer crash, US-31…

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Student reportedly brings knife onto bus

November 6, 2014
Student reportedly brings knife onto bus

HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a complaint of a boy, approximately 13 years of age, who allegedly brought a jack knife onto a school bus Monday afternoon, Nov. 3. HPD received the complaint shortly after 3 p.m., said Chief Dan Leimback. No one was injured in the incident, the chief said. “It was found in his possession.”…

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Three-quarters of motor sports business destroyed

November 5, 2014
Three-quarters of motor sports business destroyed

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GREENWOOD TWP. — A dozen fire departments from three counties battled a fire that destroyed three-quarters of the David Allen Racing Motorsports facility, formerly Powers Motor Sports, at 11995 N. Maple Island Rd., Wednesday evening, Nov. 5. Fremont Fire Chief Brian Hettinger, whose department was the commanding unit, said no one was hurt in the…

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