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143rd county fair kicks off

August 19, 2014
143rd county fair kicks off

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — One of the longest-running county fairs in Michigan kicked off today and runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds, located at the corner of Polk Road and State Street. After periods of heavy rain off and on throughout the day, the skies cleared shortly before 5 p.m. when the midway opened. Many of the…

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Homeless couple arrested in connection to gas drive-offs

August 19, 2014
Homeless couple arrested in connection to gas drive-offs

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A homeless couple was arrested Saturday in connection with a recent spree of gas drive-offs in the area. Jose Graciano, 36, and Lindsey Clark, 26, of Muskegon were arrested by Oceana County Sheriff’s Office deputies after allegedly attempting to steal gas from Wilson’s Market, located at the corner of Polk Road and 56th…

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Bobcat struck by car near US-31, flees scene

August 19, 2014
Bobcat struck by car near US-31, flees scene

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A bobcat that was struck by a car and injured yesterday on Polk Road near the US-31 overpass dashed away from authorities who were trying to help it. The approximate 30-pound feline that lied on the pavement for several minutes may have survived its injuries, authorities said. “We attempted to give it…

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Parade of Pirates tonight

August 19, 2014

The Fall Parade of Pirates is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Hart High School gym. Team pictures will be taken 6:30 p.m. Fall athletes will be introduced, and school officials will explain some areas of the Hart High School athletic code of conduct. Parents will have the opportunity to ask Athletic Director Mike Rawert questions and attend pre-season…

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Oceana GOP chair stepping down

August 19, 2014

Bob Carr, chair of the Oceana County Republican Party, announced this week that he will not seek another term. Carr emailed a letter to OCP, and a portion of it states: “I am writing this letter to let republicans know that I will not be running for another term as their chair at our next convention which will be late…

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