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Kalkaska woman lodged in prison sentenced for break-in.

April 19, 2021

Kalkaska woman lodged in prison sentenced for break-in. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 27-year-old Kalkaska woman convicted of second-degree child abuse and third-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) was sentenced to jail Monday, April 19, in 27th Circuit Court. Kaytelin Hazel-Keefer Carlson pleaded guilty Feb. 22 to breaking and entering with intent. Carlson appeared in court via Zoom video…

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Muskegon man pleads guilty in sports poster scam.

April 19, 2021

Muskegon man pleads guilty in sports poster scam. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 70-year-old Muskegon man will have to pay over $7,300 in restitution for defrauding local businesses in a sports poster advertising scam. Gregory Allen Jackson pleaded guilty during a pretrial hearing in 27th Circuit Court Monday, April 19, to a felony of false pretenses $1,000-$20,000. One…

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News Alert: Truck hits power line in Pentwater.

April 16, 2021

News Alert: Truck hits power line in Pentwater. PENTWATER — Pentwater Fire Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Chester Street Friday, April 16, around 12:40 p..m. for a truck that hit a power line and the lines are across it.

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News alert: Chimney fire in Newfield Township.

April 15, 2021

News alert: Chimney fire in Newfield Township. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Hesperia, Ferry Township and Walkerville fire departments were dispatched to a house fire at 941 Maple Island Rd. near Carmean Road Thursday, April 15, at 1:45 p.m. The house is being evacuated. UPDATE: The fire was reported out around 2:15 p.m. The fire was contained to the chimney, and there was…

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Pentwater school to seek bond funds in November.

April 15, 2021

Pentwater school to seek bond funds in November. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENWATER — Pentwater Public School has not asked its voters for a tax increase to fund school improvements since 2003, and school officials have determined that the time has come to make some much-needed enhancements. School leaders presently are looking at four different project scenarios which include a…

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