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Arraignments

December 13, 2014

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned this week in front of the 78th District Court magistrate: –      Jason Patrick Burrous, 40, of 544 48th, Shelby, was arrested Nov. 30 for a misdemeanor of driving while license suspended (DWLS), second offense. A pretrial is set for Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety. –      Andrew Scott…

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78th District Court sentencings

December 13, 2014
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were sentenced in 78th District Court Monday, Dec. 8: –      Alexander Edward Christiansen, 29, of 3712 Dublin St., Grand Rapids, was found guilty Dec. 8 of attempted assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail and $400 in fines and costs. He was also found guilty Dec.…

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Silver Lake voucher vote tabled until January

December 12, 2014
Silver Lake voucher vote tabled until January

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Bill Loomis, who launched the opposition effort of a proposed new voucher system at Silver Lake State Park, is relieved that state officials tabled their vote on the controversial issue Thursday, Dec. 11, but remains wary about what will ultimately be decided. Local sand dune enthusiasts are outraged by a proposed new…

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Great news, beer lovers! Microbrewery coming to Hart

December 11, 2014
Great news, beer lovers! Microbrewery coming to Hart

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Dave Hansen, who owns Hansen Foods, just got the official go-ahead from the city to open a microbrewery on Polk Rd. Right down the road from his popular grocery store, the microbrewery and restaurant named “Big Hart Brewing Company” will open in the former Schlee Automotive & Sales Service building at 4086 W.…

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Proposed Silver Lake voucher system sparks outrage

December 11, 2014
Proposed Silver Lake voucher system sparks outrage

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Local sand dune enthusiasts are outraged by a new voucher system at Silver Lake State Park apparently being voted on today, Dec. 11, in Lansing that they feel will lock them out of the sand dunes on the weekends and overburden them with additional fees. Bill Loomis, who administers a Facebook page,…

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