By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced Monday, Oct. 27, in 78th District Court: – John Weston Wozniak, 23, of 3351 Dean Rd., Howell, was found guilty Oct. 27 of operating while impaired. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail; serve three weekends in jail (can serve in Howell if they accept transfer); $1,475 in…
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…
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…
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…
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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