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Pentwater Homecoming – an 84-year tradition

August 12, 2014
Pentwater Homecoming – an 84-year tradition

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. PENTWATER — An 84-year tradition continues as the Homecoming Celebration kicks off Thursday with fun events continuing through Sunday. “This is the biggest and oldest event that Pentwater offers,” said Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Eva Gregwer of the celebration that draws approximately 10,000 people to the small village every year. “The community puts…

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Towing company owner’s sentencing postponed

August 12, 2014
Towing company owner’s sentencing postponed

HART — The sentencing of Paul J. Rosse, the owner of Paul’s Towing in Hart, has been adjourned until Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. in 27th Circuit Court. Rosse is facing up 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to one felony count of common law fraud. His sentencing was initially set for Aug. 26. He was arrested last…

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Board suspends college president with pay; orders him to rehab

August 11, 2014
Board suspends college president with pay; orders him to rehab

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  VICTORY TWP. — Charles Dillon, president of West Shore Community College, has been placed on administrative leave, pending investigation by the board, in relation to his recent drunk driving arrest. The board of trustees met in a special meeting Monday night and spent two hours in closed session. Several people, mostly members of the college staff…

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College board to meet tonight to discuss president’s conduct

August 11, 2014
College board to meet tonight to discuss president’s conduct

VICTORY TWP. (Mason County) — The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting today at 7 p.m. to discuss the recent alleged conduct of President Charles Dillon. Last Wednesday night, Dillon was arrested by Manistee Police Department and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of liquor. According to Board of Trustees Chairman…

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Sex offender, home invader sentenced

August 8, 2014
Sex offender, home invader sentenced

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 53-year-old Hesperia man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct (CSC), and a 20-year-old Hart man was ordered to one year in jail for home invasion Monday in 27th Circuit Court. Roger Lloyd, of 3671 S. 136th Ave., was found guilty by a jury June 26 of two…

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