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Two people hurt in two-vehicle crash.

February 2, 2021

Two people hurt in two-vehicle crash. PENTWATER — Two people were transported to Mercy Health – Lakeshore Campus in Shelby for injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash Monday, Feb. 1, shortly before 1 p.m. on South Hancock Street between Fifth and Sixth streets, according to Pentwater Police Chief Laude Hartrum. “A 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by a Twin Lake…

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Fire destroys pole barn

January 30, 2021

Fire destroys pole barn. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. LEAVITT TOWNSHIP — Firefighters from four departments battled a pole barn fire Friday morning, Jan. 29, around 6:30 a.m. at 4503 N. 176th Avenue, according to Walkerville Fire Chief Al Purdy. Walkerville, Hart, Crystal Township and Ferry Township fire departments responded to the blaze near Van Buren and Harrison roads. “It was…

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78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Jan. 29, 2021.

January 29, 2021

78th District Court sentencings and dismissals, Jan. 29, 2021. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: Amanda Marie Zoulek, 33, of PO Box 366, Shelby, was found guilty Jan. 25 of third-degree retail fraud and was sentenced to 93 days suspended jail with credit for six days served and $360 in fines…

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78th District Court misdemeanor arraignments.

January 27, 2021

78th District Court misdemeanor arraignments. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were recently arraigned in 78th District Court on misdemeanor charges: Benjamin James Berrington, 34, of 11056 Summerbrook Court; Pentwater Police Department (PPD); domestic violence. Bail: $2,500/personal recognizance. Pretrial: Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Jessica Elizabeth Hambright, 31, of 4045 Crestview Lane, Muskegon; Hesperia Police Department; driving while…

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Sailing program soothes soldiers in troubled waters.

January 27, 2021

​​​​ Sailing program soothes soldiers in troubled waters. PENTWATER — The West Michigan Sail Program (WMSP) announced that the not-for-profit-organization has formally launched a fundraising campaign to support critically needed programming for veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). PTS, formerly known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), has exponentially worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread unemployment and unprecedented political unrest.…

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