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Attorney: ‘certain’ case will be resolved; new pretrial for man with interpreter

November 21, 2014
Attorney: ‘certain’ case will be resolved; new pretrial for man with interpreter

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A new pretrial date has been set for the 44-year-old Hart man facing a cocaine possession charge who was scolded by Judge Terrence R. Thomas during his first pretrial hearing Monday, Nov. 17, for bringing an English interpreter with him. Juan Leonel Estrada is set for a new pretrial hearing in 27th Circuit…

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MSP to hold Stuff the Goose campaign for needy families.

November 21, 2014
MSP to hold Stuff the Goose campaign for needy families.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. (Mason Co.) — The Michigan State Police Hart Post will be conducting an event to benefit the less fortunate in Mason and Oceana counties.  The theme for this event will be Stuff the Blue Goose. The troopers of the MSP have traditionally referred to their patrol cars as a “blue goose.” The purpose of the campaign is…

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City negotiating MDEQ order; public meeting Dec. 10

November 21, 2014

HART — “The City of Hart is currently negotiating an Administrative Consent Order (ACO) with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) regarding water quality violations in the South Branch Pentwater River below the Hart Dam,” states a press release issued by City Manager Stant Rickard. “The South Branch Pentwater River is classified as a ‘cold water (trout) stream’ where…

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78th District Court sentencings

November 20, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced this week in 78th District Court: –      Brian Keith Hopfensperger, 46, of 2080 N. Commerce St., Unit 509, Milwaukee, was found guilty Nov. 18 of allowing a person under the influence to operate. He was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. One count…

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Hart Main Street to host Small Business Saturday event

November 20, 2014

HART — Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses nationwide — Small Business Saturday®, Nov. 29. Hart Main Street has paired up with West Shore Bank to bring residents a three-week extended event with the opportunity to Shop Small® to win up to $500 in “Hart Bucks.” Here’s how it works: Shop at…

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