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Hart man sentenced for embezzlement

July 19, 2023

Hart man sentenced for embezzlement HART — A 68-year-old Hart man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 17, for a conviction of embezzlement $50,000-$100,000. Mitchell Alan Jonassen, of 5215 Tyler Rd., pleaded guilty, May 15. Jonassen was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served; one year probation; and $658 in fines…

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Indiana man sentenced for stealing quads, generators

July 19, 2023

Indiana man sentenced for stealing quads, generators HART — A 26-year-old Muncie, Indiana man was sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Monday, July 17, to 327 days in jail with credit for 327 days served and $8,518 in restitution for a conviction of larceny over $1,000. Sevon Elisha Gowen pleaded guilty to the charge May 16, 2023. “Sevon Gowen…

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Moolenaar secures $800,000 for Shelby Community Park

July 19, 2023

Moolenaar secures $800,000 for Shelby Community Park WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Michigan) is a member of the the House Committee on Appropriations, which passed the 2024 budget for the Department of Transportation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the legislation includes his requests to help residents and communities in his district, states a press…

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51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023

51st Circuit Court sentencings, posted July 19, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were recently sentenced in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court: Matthew Michael Bigler, of 538 Aldrich St., Cadillac, pleaded guilty May 15, 2023 to assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and operating while intoxicated and was sentenced July 17, 2023 to 19 days in jail with credit for 19…

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HPD news, posted July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023

HPD news, posted July 18, 2023 The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department:  Thursday, July 6, 2023: 3:24 p.m., wellbeing check, 100 block of Washington Street, City of Hart. 6:25 p.m., larceny, 400 block of Lincoln Street, City of Hart. 7:45 p.m., mental health complaint, 400 block of Church Street, City of Hart. 8:11 p.m., medical assist,…

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