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Proposed legislation could help embattled village.

February 7, 2020

Proposed legislation could help embattled village. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — For nearly a year, the feuding Hesperia Village Council has not been able to hold a meeting due to a lack of council members present. Michigan State Senator Jon Bumstead serves the 34th District, which includes Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon counties, and Hesperia is uniquely situated in both…

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Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 15, 16.

February 7, 2020

Free Fishing Weekend is Feb. 15, 16. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is offering a Free Fishing Weekend Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. A Recreation Passport will not be required for entry into state parks and boating access sites during Free Fishing Weekend. Residents and out-of-state visitors may enjoy fishing…

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27th Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 6, 2020.

February 6, 2020

27th Circuit Court sentencings, Feb. 6, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently by Judge Bradley G. Lambrix in 27th Circuit Court: – Benjamin Anthony Kittel, 25, of 1010 S. 42nd Ave., Shelby, was found guilty Nov. 25 of assault with a weapon and was sentenced Feb. 3, 2020 to one year in jail…

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New Dollar General store to open in Hart.

February 5, 2020

New Dollar General store to open in Hart. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP – A new Dollar General store will open on Polk Road just outside the Hart city limits and west of the US 31 expressway this spring. “We are excited to be under construction on a new Dollar General location in Hart, Michigan at 4940 West Polk…

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78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 4, 2020.

February 4, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, Feb. 4, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Jeremy Lynn Sanderson, 37, of 409 Church St., Hart, was found guilty Jan. 17 of driving while license not valid and was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for two days served and $375…

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