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79th District Court sentencings

September 18, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Colby Lee Hamilton, 31, of 2300 N. 28th St., Sheridan Township, was found guilty Sept. 8 of assault and battery. He was sentenced to 63 days in jail with credit for 63 days served; 90 days discretionary jail for two years; and no…

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Over $185 in fuel stolen during gas drive-off

September 17, 2015
Over $185 in fuel stolen during gas drive-off

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A total of $185.86 in fuel was stolen during a gas drive-off Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6:31 a.m at the Airport EZ Mart located in…

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Group explores connecting Pentwater to rail trail; meeting Oct. 19

September 16, 2015
Group explores connecting Pentwater to rail trail; meeting Oct. 19

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials believe the best way to provide a safer bicycling route between Pentwater and the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Bike Trail is to construct a 10-foot wide designated bike lane along six miles of area roads. This topic was discussed at a recent…

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Break-in, crashes top police activity

September 16, 2015
Break-in, crashes top police activity

The police news is sponsored by Benedict-Shilander Collision, now located at 5851 W. U.S. 10 behind Family Video; 231-843-4181 and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw. The following is local law enforcement activity Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015: – 12:55 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), suspicious situation, vehicle alarm activation, 800 block of Hilltop…

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Local family sponsors suicide prevention movie premiere

September 16, 2015

PENTWATER — Holland business leader Wayne J. Elhart of the Elhart Automotive Campus succumbed to depression, which resulted in his suicide, March 27. Wayne was the son of Barbara Davidson and step-son of Gene Davidson, community leaders in the Village of Pentwater. The Davidson and Elhart family has embraced this tragedy and is making it into an opportunity to serve…

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