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78th District Court arraignments

October 21, 2015
78th District Court arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felony – Jason Charles Canavan, 29, of 5823 N. 192nd Ave., Walkerville, was arrested by the State, Sheriffs’, Chiefs’ Enforcement of Narcotics Team (SSCENT) for a felony of possession of methamphetamine. Preliminary conference: Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety.…

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78th District Court sentencings

October 21, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Randall Guy Jonseck, 47, of 485 S. 52nd Ave., New Era, was found guilty Oct. 19 of operating with a high blood alcohol content (BAC). He was sentenced to outpatient treatment; 180 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for…

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AG warns of telemarketing scams.

October 21, 2015
AG warns of telemarketing scams.

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today issued a warning regarding telemarketing scams that impersonate government entities to obtain sensitive personal or financial information from consumers. The scams tend to target Michigan seniors and claim to be from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Michigan Department of Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service. Schuette’s Consumer Protection Team advises consumers that…

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State urges residents to get flu vaccinations.

October 21, 2015
State urges residents to get flu vaccinations.

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) along with the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS), urge all Michigan residents to protect themselves against influenza (flu) and its potentially life-threatening consequences by getting vaccinated. The MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories has already confirmed the first cases of influenza in the state for the…

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College partners with Great Michigan Read.

October 21, 2015
College partners with Great Michigan Read.

SCOTTVILLE – The public is invited to a book talk and conversation with Emily St. John Mandel, author of “Station Eleven,” as part of West Shore Community College’s participation in the Michigan Humanities Council’s Great Michigan Read. The presentation will take place on Wed., Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in WSCC’s Center Stage Theater. Mandel will discuss her work, answer…

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