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MSP: No arrest in connection to motorcycle fatality

September 9, 2015

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — No arrests have been made in connection to the motorcycle crash Sunday evening, Sept. 6, on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue that resulted in the death of Jesus Armando DeLeon-Rodriguez, 22, of Hart, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. MSP reported to OCP Tuesday, Sept. 8, that an arrest had been made,…

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School district remains closed due to mold

September 9, 2015

HESPERIA — Moldy carpeting in five classrooms has delayed the start of the school year at Hesperia Community Schools for two days. Superintendent Mike Corey said in an email that school will be closed again Wednesday, Sept. 9, to complete the cleaning process before school starts with a full day of school Thursday, Sept. 10. The mold was found Monday,…

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Free junior deer hunting licenses at Meijer stores.

September 8, 2015

Young hunters, ages 16 and younger, once again will have the opportunity to get a free junior deer hunting license at all Meijer stores in Michigan Sept. 11 and 12. Youths must be accompanied by an adult, and should print out and bring the free junior deer hunting license coupon to the store’s sporting goods department. The coupon is valid for…

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Stolen truck recovered in Muskegon Heights

September 8, 2015

HART — A truck that was stolen from the city hall parking lot last week was recovered in Muskegon Heights, said Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback. The Russell Construction truck, which is a 2002 Ford F-150 Super Cab, was found abandoned with minimal damage to the front bumper, Leimback said No arrests have been made, and the case is under…

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Mold in carpeting causes class cancellation on the first day of school; officials are hoping school will resume tomorrow

September 8, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Mold that was found Monday, Sept. 7, in carpeting in five classrooms caused Hesperia Community Schools to cancel school on the first day back from summer break Tuesday, Sept. 8. Superintendent Michael Corey said he is hoping that classes will resume Wednesday, Sept. 9, but will likely not make a decision until 6…

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