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No injuries in foundry fire

June 13, 2015
No injuries in foundry fire

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ROTHBURY — A fire at Barber Steel Foundry on Winston Road Saturday morning, June 13, caused by a possible furnace explosion was quickly extinguished by responding fire departments. Mike Moon, who works security at the plant, said he called 911 at 6:20 a.m. after hearing three consecutive explosions. Heavy black smoke could be seen coming…

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78th District Court arraignments

June 13, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Paul William Marvin III, 32, of 5312 S. 90th Ave., New Era, was arrested June 2 by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS). Pretrial: June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Bail: $1,500/cash/surety/10…

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Man wanted in connection to hammer attack

June 12, 2015
Man wanted in connection to hammer attack

HESPERIA — A 32-year-old Hesperia man is wanted by police on possible charges of felonious assault and home invasion in connection to an incident early Friday morning, June 12, in the 100 block of Elm St. where the suspect allegedly struck his ex-wife’s boyfriend in the head with a hammer. Oceana County sheriff’s deputies and a Michigan State Police trooper…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

June 12, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 27th Circuit Court: – Nicholas John Erickson, 37, of 69 S. 56th, Shelby, was found guilty April 13 of third-offense operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL). He was sentenced June 8 to one year discretionary jail with six months forthwith; credit for one day served; one…

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Hammock ‘stacking’ banned at EF; zones established

June 11, 2015
Hammock ‘stacking’ banned at EF; zones established

Electric Forest Festival coverage is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. GRANT TWP. — In an effort to promote “the long-term health of Sherwood Forest,” Electric Forest Festival promoters have announced some new policies regarding hammocks, which are extremely popular during the four-day event. “Together, we are all focused on the long-term health…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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