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Trail cams stolen.

October 10, 2018

Trail cams stolen. #OceanaCountyCrime OCEANA COUNTY – The Hart post of the Michigan State Police investigated two trail cam thefts over the last two days. The first theft was reported Monday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. in the 2000 block of 152nd Avenue in Ferry Township, and the second trail cam was reported stolen Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 8:22 a.m.…

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Legalizing marijuana will spark problems, officials say.

October 9, 2018

Legalizing marijuana will spark problems, officials say. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot, and two experts in law enforcement provided their perspectives on the topic Tuesday, Oct. 9. Approximately 55 people attended a three-hour forum, “High Expectations — Understanding Legalized Marijuana,” at the Shelby Optimist…

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Huntington Bank in New Era to close.

October 9, 2018

Huntington Bank in New Era to close. #VillageofNewEra By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – The Huntington bank branch in New Era will close Jan. 8, according to bank staff. It is among more than 70 Huntington branches closing in Michigan and Ohio. The Hart branch will remain open, according to staff, and the nearest location to the south –…

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Village exploring Getty Park improvements.

October 9, 2018

Village exploring Getty Park improvements. #VillageofShelby SHELBY – The Village of Shelby Parks and Recreation Committee and village staff have been busy the past several months discussing possible improvements for Getty Park along with exploring funding options for the project, states a press release issued by the village. Residents will have two opportunities to provide feedback about park improvements during…

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County commissioners face challengers Nov. 6.

October 8, 2018

County commissioners face challengers Nov. 6. #Election2018 HART – Three incumbent Oceana County commissioners face independent challengers in the Nov. 6 midterm election, and several city, village and township officials also face competition. The following are contested races in Oceana County: (There is no party affiliation unless otherwise noted.) Oceana County Board of Commissioners (two-year terms): Third District: Denny Powers…

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