The Mitten Memo. A blog by Nick Krieger. When the conservative Mackinac Center and the liberal American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) agree, chances are there’s a story to tell. This case is no exception. Earlier this month, experts from the Mackinac Center and ACLU met for a panel discussion on Michigan’s ever-growing criminal code. Among other things, they cited a…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 26-year-old Grand Rapids man currently serving two prison terms for delivery/manufacture of marijuana in a Michigan Department of Corrections prison appeared in 27th Circuit Court this week via video conferencing for his sentencing on another drug conviction. John Allan Denherder, who is currently lodged in the Charles Egeler Reception & Guidance Center…
OTTO TWP. — The death of Jack A. Fielstra, 71, of Rothbury is currently considered an accidental death, but it may have been caused by a medical condition, law enforcement officials said Friday morning, Feb. 27. Fielstra’s badly-burned body was found by Oceana County Sheriff’s deputies Thursday, Feb. 26, at 9:46 a.m. in an unattached garage that was heavily damaged…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Oceana County Commissioner Andrew Sebolt’s drunk driving case ended in a hung jury this week in 78th District Court, and a new trial will take place at the end of April. Sebolt, 33, of 4124 E. Hazel Rd., Hart was arrested last June by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office for operating while intoxicated.…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Dennis Clare Gordon, 71, of 9247 Frances St., Hesperia, pleaded no contest Jan. 26 to aggravated assault. He was sentenced to 43 days in jail with credit for 43 days served; $75 in fines and costs; one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance…
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