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4 departments battle blaze.

June 4, 2016
4 departments battle blaze.

By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — Four local fire departments battled a fire at 2880 West Polk Road Saturday afternoon, June 4, which extensively damaged a two-story home that contained three apartments. A total of 15 people lived in the home, said Hart Fire Chief Ken Klotz. Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the residents, and…

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Corrections officers complete WSCC certification course.

June 3, 2016
Corrections officers complete WSCC certification course.

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) — A group of area corrections officers recently completed West Shore Community College’s Corrections Academy, a Michigan Sheriffs Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) approved 160-hour certification program for personnel supervising inmates in county jails. Eleven officers from five counties completed the academy. Two were recognized for their leadership and academic achievement in the corrections academy. Travis…

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78th District Court sentencings.

June 3, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Angelena Bigsby, 31, of 5390 N. 88th Ave., Hart, was found guilty May 25 of driving while license suspended (DWLS) and sentenced to…

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78th District Court arraignments.

June 3, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.04r4r905. www.emelanderlaw.com By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Travis Arden Clements, 34, of 5622 S. Water Rd., New Era, was arrested May 14 by the Oceana…

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Jeep invasion this weekend.

June 1, 2016
Jeep invasion this weekend.

SILVER LAKE — The first-ever Silver Lake Sand Dune Jeep Invasion is set for this weekend, June 3-5, which is dedicated to Jeep owners for some food, dunes and fun. The weekend kicks off Friday night at the Golden Sand Golf and Bucket Bar for a meet-and-greet. The Jeep show and parade registration is set for 5-9 p.m. Those pre-registered…

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