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County treasurer will not be charged

October 29, 2014
County treasurer will not be charged

HART — Oceana County Treasurer Sheila Gowell will not face criminal charges stemming from a property seizure of a foreclosed beachfront home. A criminal allegation in the Oceana County Treasurer’s Office was being investigated by the Mason County Prosecutor’s Office. Special Prosecutor Paul Spaniola announced his decision Wednesday, Oct. 29, that Gowell will not face charges. Oceana County Prosecutor Joe…

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Hesperia teacher not guilty

October 29, 2014
Hesperia teacher not guilty

WHITE CLOUD — A Hesperia gym teacher accused of assaulting a student has been found not guilty. The Newaygo County Prosecutor’s Office charged Douglas Baird last spring with two counts of assault and battery. Baird was acquitted in a jury trial Tuesday, Oct. 28. Baird was ousted as wrestling coach last year. An April 24 incident involving a student caused…

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Troopers respond to crashes

October 29, 2014
Troopers respond to crashes

HART — Recent Michigan State Police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 – 8:02 a.m., car-deer crash, Oceana Dr. and Grant Rd., Shelby Twp. – 12:28 p.m., hit and run accident, 120th Ave. near Oomen Farms, Crystal Twp. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 – 9:11 a.m., car-deer crash, M-20 and 154th Ave., Ferry Twp. The Hart post of the…

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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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