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Driver arrested after fleeing crash that injured her friend

October 4, 2015
Driver arrested after fleeing crash that injured her friend

ROTHBURY — A 35-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident Friday evening involving a 26-year-old Rothbury woman who was seriously injured after she fell from the moving vehicle while riding on the front bumper. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. Troopers from the Hart post of the Michigan State Police were…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

October 2, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Aaron Eugene Nordstrom, 22, of 137 34th St., Wyoming, Mich., was found guilty July 21, 2014 of second-degree home invasion, and his Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) status was revoked Sept. 28. He was sentenced to serve five months forthwith of a one-year…

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Starry Stonewart plant invades Pentwater Lake; infestation subject of Oct. 15 meeting

October 2, 2015
Starry Stonewart plant invades Pentwater Lake; infestation subject of Oct. 15 meeting

PENTWATER — Tony Groves of Progressive Engineering will present information regarding the recent discovery of the infestation of the exotic plant Starry Stonewort in Pentwater Lake during the Pentwater Lake Improvement Board meeting Thursday, Oct. 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the Pentwater Village Hall.   Based on information from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Department of…

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78th District Court arraignments, sentencings

October 2, 2015
78th District Court arraignments, sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. Arraignments HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Zacharia Thomas Dood, 29, of 3340 Halls Ln., Ludington, was arrested Sept. 4 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a misdemeanor of second-offense operating while intoxicated. Pretrial: Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent cash. –…

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Mother bear with cubs shot; DNR seeks warrant

September 30, 2015
Mother bear with cubs shot; DNR seeks warrant

COLFAX TWP. – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking an arrest warrant for a 27-year-old Zeeland man who allegedly shot a mother black bear who was with her three cubs. The man, who has a bear hunting permit and was hunting legally, broke the law when he came upon the bear, because it is illegal to kill a…

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