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78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 18, 2021.

November 18, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, Nov. 18, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Jacob Thomas Springer, 21, of 1024 E. Riley Thompson Rd., Muskegon, was found guilty Nov. 8 of disorderly person — jostling and was sentenced to 90 days suspended jail with credit for one day served; $1,420 in restitution;…

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Officer Mantyck awarded for brave actions during standoff with gunman.

November 18, 2021

Officer Mantyck awarded for brave actions during standoff with gunman. HART — Hart Police Officer Elizabeth Mantyck was recently presented the American Police Hall of Fame Commendation Award by Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar for her actions during an incident involving a barricaded gunman last August.   “Officer Mantyck distinguished herself by effectively controlling the incident and isolating the scene which…

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HPD news, Nov. 18, 2021.

November 18, 2021

HPD news, Nov. 18, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021: 1 p.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. 4:20 p.m., larceny, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:10 p.m., motorist assist, 1000 block of State Street, City of Hart. 11:48 p.m., missing person, 2000 block…

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Funeral for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith set for Sunday.

November 17, 2021

Funeral for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith set for Sunday. PENTWATER — The funeral service for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith will be Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Pentwater Public School with Pastor Mark Lillie of Pentwater First Baptist Church officiating.  A public safety procession and graveside service at Pentwater Township Cemetery will immediately follow.   Smith died at…

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Police news, Nov. 17, 2021.

November 17, 2021

Police news, Nov. 17, 2021. The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021: 6:41 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), larceny of a tree stand valued at $160, Gale Road near 192nd Avenue, Newfield Township. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021: 4:59 a.m., (OCSO), a 21-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for a felony of assault by strangulation and…

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