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Probation violation yields jail term

October 2, 2014
Probation violation yields jail term

HART — A 22-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced Monday by 51st Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monton to 395 days in jail for probation violation. Terry Donald Pearo, of 361 Munn St., was credited for 395 days already served. He was also ordered to pay $400 in fines and costs, and his probation was continued. Pearo’s probation violation stems from Feb.…

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Service club announces October speakers

October 2, 2014

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club has planned a busy month of interesting speakers. Oct. 9: Dr. Gerry Taylor, a retired NASA scientist, will discuss health matters relating to Apollo and Soyuz space flight crews. Oct. 16: Jim Jensen, president of CherrCo, the Ludington-based tart cherry cooperative, will provide an overview of the company Oct. 23: Lindsay Brieschke, director of…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 1, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: –      Christine Ann Malburg, 53, of 8578 N. Business US-31, Pentwater, was found guilty Sept. 29 of operating while impaired. She was sentenced to Alcohol Highway Safety Education (AHSE); 93 days discretionary jail; and $1,040 in fines and costs. Conviction reportable to the…

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OCMCF looking to expand, seeking input

October 1, 2014

HART — Residents will have an opportunity to provide input Thursday afternoon regarding an $11.2 million expansion and renovation project planned at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility, at 701 E. Main St. Officials at the nursing home, rehabilitation and dementia care center are planning to replace 16 beds and make major improvements to meet the growing demand for nursing…

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Golden Fair Friday

October 1, 2014

GOLDEN TWP. — An annual small-town fall tradition continues with the Golden Fair Parade Friday at 1 p.m. The procession begins on Fox road east of the four-way stop in Mears. Lunch and a white elephant sale at the Mears United Methodist Church is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The “100 Year Golden Fair Exhibit” will be open…

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