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78th District Court sentencings, dismissals.

October 5, 2021

78th District Court sentencings, dismissals. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Itzel Alfaro, 28, of 421 W. Navarro, Pharr, Texas, was found guilty Sept. 13 of domestic violence and was sentenced to six months probation and $540 in fines and costs. Daniel Robert Lash, 27, of 927 W. Lake Dr., Fremont,…

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Pentwater seeks $23.9 million bond Nov. 2.

October 4, 2021

Pentwater seeks $23.9 million bond Nov. 2. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools is asking voters to approve a nearly $24 million bond proposal, Nov. 2, to fund improvements to the school and build a new gym and auditorium, running track and soccer field.  Pentwater has not asked voters for funding in nearly 20 years since its…

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Man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC.

October 4, 2021

Man sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for CSC. Defendant claims racial injustice and plans to appeal conviction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 23-year-old Muskegon man was sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for a conviction of third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Oct. 4. Robert Iree Mallard, who pleaded guilty to the charge…

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News alert: Report of vehicle fire on US 31.

October 3, 2021

UPDATE: Command on scene reported over-heated vehicle — not an active fire. News alert: Report of vehicle fire on US 31. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on southbound US 31 near Monroe Road Sunday, Oct. 3, shortly after 7 p.m.

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Sheriff’s office investigates defunct foundry break-ins.

October 1, 2021

Sheriff’s office investigates defunct foundry break-ins. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of break-ins at the former Barber Steel Foundry building on Winston Road. “Somebody has been breaking in there and stealing a lot of fixtures,” said Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. Copper wire has been stolen over the last couple…

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