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New senior center is for everyone.

March 2, 2018

New senior center is for everyone. #OceanaCountyCouncilOnAging Dear Editor: First of all, I would like to thank everyone in Oceana County for voting “YES” back in August 2016, to pass the millage for the Oceana County Council on Aging to move forward on their expansion/new construction. Many people have been asking questions about the OCCOA expansion/new construction, so I will…

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Student detained after saying he wanted to ‘shoot up’ school.

March 1, 2018

Student detained after saying he wanted to ‘shoot up’ school. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HESPERIA — Just one week after “soft lockdowns” at Hart and Shelby high schools, Hesperia High School is investigating a threat made by a high school student who allegedly made statements about “wanting to shoot up the school.” Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Vaughn White posted…

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78th District Court sentencings, arraignments posted March 1, 2018.

March 1, 2018

78th District Court sentencings, arraignments posted March 1, 2018. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in 78th District Court: Sentencings – Gerard Louis Nasser, 58, of 6111 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, was found guilty Feb. 26 of operating while impaired and was sentenced to 93 days discretionary jail to ensure compliance with sentence; credit…

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Delores Price named ‘Hero of the Year.’

March 1, 2018

Delores Price named ‘Hero of the Year.’ #ElectricForestFestival #ConsciousAlliance By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. ROTHBURY — Delores Price, 80, has worked tirelessly to provide food for local families in need, and her hard work and dedication were rewarded Wednesday, Feb. 28, when a semi truck full of 33,000 pounds of food arrived at her house. The truckload of food arrived in…

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Fire destroys barn.

February 28, 2018

Fire destroys barn. #OceanaCountyNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. HART TOWNSHIP — A decades-old barn was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 28, at Jerry Brandel Farms, 1966 N. 94th Ave. The fire began as a grass fire and spread to the barn, said owner Jerry Brandel. The timing couldn’t have been worse for Brandel, whose 73rd birthday is today. “It’s…

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