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78th District Court arraignments include utility fraud.

February 5, 2016
78th District Court arraignments include utility fraud.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Timothy Edward Kevwitch, 48, of 6991 S. 88th Ave., Rothbury, was arrested Jan. 27 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felony of fraudulent use of a public utility over $500. Preliminary conference: Feb. 16 at…

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78th District Court sentencings.

February 5, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Russell John Masse, 52, of 602 Melendy St., Ludington, was found guilty Jan. 11 of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) with an occupant under 16 years of age. He was sentenced to 36 days in jail with credit for 36 days…

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Police: Be cautious on slippery roads.

February 4, 2016
Police: Be cautious on slippery roads.

HART — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to drive with caution today, Feb. 4, due to extremely slippery road conditions. OCSO asks motorists to slow down; keep a safe traveling distance behind other vehicles; and turn on your headlights. Other safe winter driving tips include: – Keep tires at the car manufacturer’s recommended pressure and routinely check tire…

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For Smith & Eddy’s Joe Knowles, community involvement is part of living life.

February 4, 2016
For Smith & Eddy’s Joe Knowles, community involvement is part of living life.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — Joe Knowles loves working with people, whether it’s at his workplace, Smith & Eddy Insurance, or being involved in the community. Joe is a graduate of Mason County Central High School and West Shore Community College and has been with Smith & Eddy since 2009, where he is now vice president, a partner and an…

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Pit bull puppy stolen.

February 4, 2016

HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating the theft of a 2-month-old American pit bull that was taken from a yard in the 400 block of Hart Street last Friday, Jan. 29, according to Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The theft of the female puppy, which is described as black with white on its chest, was reported to police…

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