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Suspect who escaped from police chief admits to probation violation

December 8, 2014
Suspect who escaped from police chief admits to probation violation

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 22-year-old Hesperia man who escaped from Hesperia Police Chief Dale Gibbs while handcuffed, Oct. 9, admitted Monday, Dec. 8, in 27th Circuit Court that he violated his probation when he escaped. Terry Donald Pearo, of 361 Munn St., agreed to plead guilty to probation violation in exchange for dismissing one count of…

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Arson case heading to trial

December 8, 2014
Arson case heading to trial

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The arson case against the Hesperia businessman and former village councilman, David Sean Pates, who is accused of burning his restaurant last spring, has been set for trial in April, Oceana County Prosecutor Joe Bizon told 27th Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton Monday morning, Dec. 8. Pates was initially scheduled to appear in…

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Handgun stolen in Ferry; Farmington man arrested for OWI

December 8, 2014
Handgun stolen in Ferry; Farmington man arrested for OWI

FERRY TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers responded to a report of a larceny of a handgun Sunday, Dec. 7, at 12:27 a.m. in the 100 block of Shelby Rd. In a separate incident, troopers arrested a 27-year-old Farmington man for operating while intoxicated on US-31 near Tyler Road Friday, Dec. 5, at 9:52 p.m. in Hart Township. Other MSP…

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Deputies make 24 traffic stops over the weekend

December 8, 2014
Deputies make 24 traffic stops over the weekend

HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office were busy with 24 traffic stops over the weekend. OCSO weekend activity: Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 – 12:04 a.m., unwanted subject, 3000 block of Tahoe Trail. – 6:15 a.m., traffic hazard, US-31 near Park Rd. – 8:03 a.m., alarm, 7500 block of S. Michigan Ave. – 8:47 a.m., warrant pickup, 1000…

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Service club’s season of giving is year-round

December 8, 2014
Service club’s season of giving is year-round

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — For many years, people wanting to support the philanthropic efforts of the Pentwater Service Club had only one option:  walk up to the Club’s iconic “Bill Duncan Food Wagon” on the Village Green and buy a brat or hot dog, with all profits donated to worthy causes. Now, there’s another way.…

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