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78th District Court sentencings

July 17, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – James Michael Biesiada, 44, of 4920 Egner St., Sand Lake, was found guilty July 13 of unlawful use of license plates and sentenced to $125 in fines and costs; 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders and credit for time…

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Police investigating dirt bike theft

July 17, 2015
Police investigating dirt bike theft

ELBRIDGE TWP. — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a dirt bike that occurred some time between June 2 and July 8 in the 1800 block of North 116th Avenue. A 1973 Suzuki TS 185 dirt bike, which is silver with red lettering, was stolen from an open garage, according to the police report. The bike…

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2 local businesses burglarized over July 4th holiday, $2,000 reportedly stolen

July 16, 2015
2 local businesses burglarized over July 4th holiday, $2,000 reportedly stolen

OCEANA COUNTY — Two local businesses, the Whippy Dip in Silver Lake and the Boathouse Bar and Grill in Pentwater, were broken into over the July Fourth holiday, with intruders taking approximately $2,000 and the surveillance system DVR screen from the ice cream shop. A Keno machine modem was taken and the cash register was damaged during the Boathouse break-in,…

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DNR offers bear hunting clinic.

July 14, 2015

The Department of Natural Resources will offer bear hunting clinics in Cadillac and Escanaba in August. The clinics will be held at DNR Pocket Park in Escanaba Aug. 1 and at the Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center in Cadillac Aug. 8, 9 and 15. The class will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the ins…

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A village in turmoil

July 13, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — A recall effort is underway to oust two council members from their posts on the village council, and another council member has resigned. Resident Louis Nichols filed petitions last Tuesday, July 7, in the Oceana County Clerk’s Office to recall Ben Michalko and Sharita Prowant from the council. Council member Mary Lulich resigned…

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