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‘Fowl’ play? Chickens, squash stolen

September 16, 2015
‘Fowl’ play? Chickens, squash stolen

HESPERIA — A larceny of two chickens and five Hubbard squash from a residence located in the 3900 block of White River Drive was reported to the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday, Sept. 14. The homeowner told police that the theft occurred some time within the last three weeks. The victim said he was sitting at his table recently with…

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Group explores connecting Pentwater to rail trail; meeting Oct. 19

September 16, 2015
Group explores connecting Pentwater to rail trail; meeting Oct. 19

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials believe the best way to provide a safer bicycling route between Pentwater and the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Bike Trail is to construct a 10-foot wide designated bike lane along six miles of area roads. This topic was discussed at a recent…

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Man who allegedly struck skateboarder in hit-and-run was on probation for third-offense OWI

September 14, 2015
Man who allegedly struck skateboarder in hit-and-run was on probation for third-offense OWI

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The 26-year-old Shelby man who was arrested last month for his involvement in a hit-and-run crash on Hayes Road in Shelby Township, July 24, appeared for a probation violation hearing Monday, Sept. 14, in 27th Court for a third-offense drunk driving conviction. Patrick Fay George, 64 S. Michigan Ave., Apt. 104, Shelby, has…

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Hesperia man receives jail term for receiving, concealing stolen property; his brother skips court hearing

September 14, 2015
Hesperia man receives jail term for receiving, concealing stolen property; his brother skips court hearing

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 38-year-old Hesperia man was ordered to serve 30 days up front of a one-year discretionary jail sentence for a conviction of receiving and concealing stolen property Monday, Sept. 14, in 27th Circuit Court, while his brother failed to appear in court and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Mark Duchemin…

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Hart man pleads guilty to delivery/manufacture of up to 200 pot plants

September 14, 2015
Hart man pleads guilty to delivery/manufacture of up to 200 pot plants

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 67-year-old Hart man pleaded guilty Monday, Sept. 14, in 27th Circuit Court to delivery/manufacture of more than 20/less than 200 marijuana plants, which is a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison. In exchange for his guilty plea, Joseph Raymond Kokx’s jail time will be capped at three months, said…

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