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Funeral for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith set for Sunday.

November 17, 2021

Funeral for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith set for Sunday. PENTWATER — The funeral service for Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith will be Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Pentwater Public School with Pastor Mark Lillie of Pentwater First Baptist Church officiating.  A public safety procession and graveside service at Pentwater Township Cemetery will immediately follow.   Smith died at…

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Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passes away.

November 17, 2021

Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passes away. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Chief Paul Smith passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the age of 60.  Chief Smith had served on the fire department for nearly 20 years.  “Pentwater Fire Department regretfully announces the passing of Fire Chief Paul Smith late Tuesday night,” states a press release issued by the fire department.…

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78th District Court arraignments.

November 16, 2021

78th District Court arraignments. HART — The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Lisa Marie Gillespie, 42, of 409 Church St., Hart, was arrested by the Hart Police Department (HPD) for a felony of assaulting/resisting/obstructing police and a misdemeanor of domestic violence. Probable cause hearing: Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. Bail: $7,500/cash/surety/10 percent. – Ki Ann…

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Defendant tells judge he’s been doing meth since he was 10.

November 15, 2021

Defendant tells judge he’s been doing meth since he was 10. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man who pleaded guilty to second-offense methamphetamine possession in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 15, told Judge Robert D. Springstead that he has been using methamphetamine since he was 10 years old. “I’ve been struggling with it since I was…

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Montague man pleads guilty to stealing trailer.

November 15, 2021

Montague man pleads guilty to stealing trailer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 24-year-old Montague man pleaded guilty to larceny $1,000-$20,000 in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Nov. 15. Drew Edward Beatty, of 8808 Cook St., faces a jail term not to exceed one year in exchange for his plea. Sentencing guidelines in the case are seven to 23 months,…

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