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MSP reports quiet holiday

January 2, 2015
MSP reports quiet holiday

HART — Michigan State Police troopers reported a quiet New Year’s holiday except a couple minor crashes: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014: – 10:55 p.m., car-deer crash, Oceana Dr. and Towanda Trail, Grant Twp. Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015: – 8:52 p.m., car-dog crash, Maple Island and Garfield roads, Newfield Twp.  

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2 injured on US-31

January 1, 2015
2 injured on US-31

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART TWP. — Two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash in slippery conditions on southbound US-31 at the Taylor Road overpass on New Year’s Day at approximately 2:45 p.m. The accident victims, a male and a female, were transported to Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, responders at the scene stated, and both appeared…

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Oceana foundation seeks students, scholarships

December 31, 2014
Oceana foundation seeks students, scholarships

SHELBY — “Give someone a fish and they’re fed for a day; teach someone to fish and they’re fed for a lifetime,” the saying goes. That’s why educators and the Oceana CAN! (College Access Network) are placing greater emphasis on encouraging area high school students not only to graduate, but also to continue their education in colleges and trade schools. To support…

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Late Shelby graduate’s name lives on through generous donations

December 30, 2014
Late Shelby graduate’s name lives on through generous donations

SHELBY — David Markiewicz’s memory lives on through generous contributions made in the late 2005 Shelby High School graduate’s name, including $3,600 toward the purchase of new high school marching band uniforms. A music lover, the donations made in David’s honor are designed to assist the Shelby district and New Era Christian School with expenses that aren’t covered in the…

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Defendant reads statement in futile attempt to avoid jail time

December 29, 2014
Defendant reads statement in futile attempt to avoid jail time

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Pentwater man with a lengthy criminal history read a prepared statement in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 29, in a futile attempt to avoid further jail time. Despite his articulate reading, Roger Craig Beilfuss, of 215 S. Hancock, was ordered to one year in jail. He was given credit for 76…

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