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UPDATE: Double JJ illnesses likely caused by dehydration

October 29, 2014

GRANT TWP. — Double JJ co-owner Norman Halbower contacted OCP to let readers know that the illnesses that occurred Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, at the Sundance Saloon were very likely caused by dehydration. “That is an educated prognosis,” said Halbower, who recently took over ownership of the resort with his son, Matthew. The pair own and operate Antler Bar Amusements.…

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2 people sick, carbon monoxide ruled out at Double JJ

October 29, 2014
2 people sick, carbon monoxide ruled out at Double JJ

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP. — Two people became ill at the Double JJ Resort’s Sundance Saloon Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, but fire department officials ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning. “We didn’t find any carbon monoxide,” said Grant Township Fire Chief Roland Brooks. “We looked all over and none was found.” The fire department and Oceana EMS were…

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Do you know who you’re voting for Tuesday?

October 29, 2014
Do you know who you’re voting for Tuesday?

Take a look at the candidates and proposals that will appear on the ballot in Nov. 4, 2014 General Election: Governor and Lieutenant Governor Republican- Rick Snyder/Brian Nelson Calley Democrat- Mark Schauer/Lisa Brown Libertarian- Mary Buzuma/Scotty Boman U.S. Taxpayers- Mark McFarlin/Richard Mendoza Green- Paul Homeniuk/Candace R. Caveny Secretary of State Republican – Ruth Johnson Democrat – Godfrey Dillard Libertarian –…

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Arrests, crashes, larcenies keep deputies busy

October 28, 2014
Arrests, crashes, larcenies keep deputies busy

Recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity: Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 – 9:48 a.m., 33-year-old Hart man arrested for parole violation, 3200 block of N. 72nd Ave., Hart Twp. – 11:23 a.m., possible state land use violation, S. 160th Ave. near Johnson Rd., Newfield Twp. – 1:19 p.m., larceny of checks and uttering and publishing, 2700 block of W. Lake Rd.,…

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2 Hart men arrested for felonious assault; shotgun stolen in break-in

October 27, 2014
2 Hart men arrested for felonious assault; shotgun stolen in break-in

The Hart Police Department report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — A 26-year-old Hart man and a 29-year-old Hart man are each facing one count of felonious following their arrests Sunday, Oct. 26, at 9 p.m. in the 400 block of State Street, said Hart Chief Dan…

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