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Gun found in closet, turned over to police

August 11, 2015
Gun found in closet, turned over to police

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. CLAYBANKS TWP. — A revolver found in a bedroom closet in a residence on 60th Avenue Monday, Aug. 10, at 11:30 a.m. was turned over to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. MSP is now trying to find the gun’s rightful…

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Southern portion of rail trail expected to open ‘slightly later than originally estimated’

August 10, 2015
Southern portion of rail trail expected to open ‘slightly later than originally estimated’

GRANT TWP. — Work is scheduled to continue this week on Stage 1 (Montague to Rothbury) of the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail. Signs will be installed, and the restoration will be planted along the length of the trail. Michigan Department of Transportation officials are expecting to open Stage 1 of the trail near the end of this week, or…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings

August 7, 2015
27th Circuit Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced this week in 27th Circuit Court: – Benjamin Perez, 52, of 7493 S. 64th Ave., Montague, was found guilty June 22 of weapons/firearms – possession by a felon. He was sentenced Aug. 3 to 30 days discretionary jail with credit for one day served; $1,000 restitution to the Michigan…

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78th District Court sentencings

August 6, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Gregory Joseph Fitzgerald, 53, of 6245 Comstock, Hesperia, was found guilty Aug. of disorderly person – drunk. He was sentenced to 28 days in jail with credit for 28 days served; 90 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for…

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78th District Court arraignments

August 6, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: – Sean James Nienhouse, 26, of 1244 N. Robinhood Dr., Muskegon, was arrested July 5 by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a misdemeanor of operating under the influence of liquor (OUIL) with an occupant under 16. Pretrial: Sept.…

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