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Accused arsonist bound over to circuit court

October 24, 2014
Accused arsonist bound over to circuit court

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The case against the Hesperia village councilman who is accused of burning his restaurant last spring was bound over to 27th Circuit Court this week. David Sean Pates, 32, a co-owner of the Hesperia House restaurant, turned himself in to authorities last month for allegedly setting his own restaurant on fire. Pates was…

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78th District Court arraignments

October 24, 2014
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday, Oct. 22, in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies –      John Joseph Norman, 17, of 2838 E. Garfield Rd., Hesperia, was arrested Oct. 21 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of receiving and concealing stolen property $1,000-$20,000. A preliminary conference is set…

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A night of southern gospel music

October 24, 2014
A night of southern gospel music

WALKERVILLE — Northern Edge, along with The Foresters and The Rick Chase & Friends Band, are set to perform southern gospel music Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. at Walkerville Wesleyan Church, 144 Hamon St. Advance tickets cost $7.50 through Oct. 31. After Oct. 31, the ticket price is $10. Children 12 and under are admitted free. For tickets or…

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Hart PD investigating CSC complaint

October 23, 2014
Hart PD investigating CSC complaint

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 — The Hart Police Department is investigating a criminal sexual conduct (CSC) complaint that was received Monday, Oct. 20, at 10:30 a.m. on Griswold Street. No other details about the incident are currently available. Other recent HPD…

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70-year-old man arrested for domestic assault

October 23, 2014
70-year-old man arrested for domestic assault

The Hart post of the Michigan State Police report is brought to you by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. NEWFIELD TWP. — Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police arrested a 70-year-old Hesperia man for domestic assault Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 1:38 a.m. in the 9000 block of E. Francis…

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