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Village suggests running water to prevent frozen pipes.

January 21, 2019

Village suggests running water to prevent frozen pipes. #ShelbyVillage SHELBY – The Village of Shelby is encouraging residents to run water from their faucets to prevent pipes from freezing in their homes. “With these extremely cold temperatures, you may want to consider letting your water run if you have had problems with frozen pipes in the past,” states a post…

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Near family providing three generations of public service.

January 21, 2019

Near family providing three generations of public service. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY – Andy Near grew up watching his dad, Ken Near, routinely attend Shelby Township Board meetings. Andy – following in his father’s footsteps – serves as a Shelby Village Council trustee. Now, a third-generation Near family member begins her tenure in public service as Andy’s 26-year-old daughter…

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78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019.

January 20, 2019

78th District Court sentencings, posted Jan. 20, 2019. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Ray Curtis Hamilton, 35, of 1757 Smith St., Muskegon, was found guilty Jan. 7 of operating while intoxicated and sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail for one year; outpatient treatment; and $1,180 in fines, costs…

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Garage fire causes minimal damage.

January 18, 2019

Garage fire causes minimal damage. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEW ERA – A garage located at the corner of Ray Avenue and Second Street received minor damage from a fire Friday evening, Jan. 18. Firefighters from Shelby-Benona and Grant Township departments swiftly extinguished the blaze. The garage, owned by Tom Malda, is insured. Malda, who lives across the street…

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Home invasion, gun theft top arraignments.

January 18, 2019

Home invasion, gun theft top arraignments. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The following were arraigned recently in 78th District Court: Felonies – Christian Joseph Cooper, 18, of 4643 W. Baseline Rd., Shelby, was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for a felonies of first-degree home invasion, larceny of a firearm and felony firearm. Preliminary exam: Feb.…

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