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Man faces animal cruelty charge for cat’s death.

September 9, 2021

Man faces animal cruelty charge for cat’s death. By Allison Scarbbrough, Editor. HART — A 48-year-old Hesperia man faces a misdemeanor of animal cruelty for the death of his pet cat. Roy Edward Bromley, whose address is listed as 3215 S. 144th Ave. in 78th District Court records, is charged with cruelty to an animal causing death, which is punishable…

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Trooper Butterfield memorial service Thursday evening.

September 9, 2021

Trooper Butterfield memorial service Thursday evening. FREE SOIL TOWNSHIP — On Sept. 9, 2013, Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield was murdered on Custer Road north of Townline Road by a 19-year-old Irons man during a routine traffic stop. Butterfield, 42, lived in Grant Township and was assigned to the MSP Hart post. The annual memorial service honoring Butterfield will…

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Construction to begin on new Pentwater Yacht Club building.

September 9, 2021

Construction to begin on new Pentwater Yacht Club building. PENTWATER — Founded in 1935, Pentwater Yacht Club (PYC) has inhabited a century-old building for its 86-year history. Beginning Monday, Sept. 13, the process to replace the aging structure will begin. The new building will be located at the same address, 205 S. Dover St. Rockford Construction, based in Grand Rapids,…

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Portion of VanBuren Road closed.

September 9, 2021

Portion of VanBuren Road closed. CRYSTAL AND ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIPS — VanBuren Road between 136th and 140th avenues will be closed Thursday, Sept. 9, until 1 p.m. for road construction, according to the Oceana County Road Commission.

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Drivers injured in Polk Road crash.

September 8, 2021

Drivers injured in Polk Road crash. HART — Both drivers involved in a rear-end crash on Polk Road near 72nd Avenue Tuesday, Sept. 7, at noon were injured, according to Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “A 57-year-old Shelby man was travelling westbound on Polk Road when he was rear-ended by a 35-year-old Mears man,” said Chief Salazar. “The Mears man…

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