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EF funds fix road.

May 17, 2016
EF funds fix road.

GRANT TOWNSHIP — A road funding allowance of $4 per each Electric Forest Festival ticket sold in 2015 paid for the repaving of 3/4-mile section of Water Road from Park Road to Arthur Road. The repaving project was recently completed this spring. The huge Electric Forest music festival is held annually at the end of June at the Double JJ…

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Diabetes prevention classes begin June 1.

May 17, 2016

HART – The National Diabetes Prevention Program is coming to Hart, on behalf of District Health Department #10. Currently, one in three adults is living with pre-diabetes (higher than normal blood sugar levels), most of whom are unaware of their condition. In Michigan, that equals about 2.6 million adults. The good news – type 2 diabetes can be prevented or…

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New coalition addresses growing substance abuse problem in Oceana County.

May 17, 2016
New coalition addresses growing substance abuse problem in Oceana County.

HART — Oceana County’s new Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition recently held its first planning meeting, with about 20 coalition members in attendance Coalition members represented a variety of community sectors including: law enforcement, school administration, local businesses, healthcare professionals, parents, and others. All were passionate and excited to make a positive impact in the community by reducing drug and alcohol…

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$3.2 million village street project moves forward.

May 17, 2016
$3.2 million village street project moves forward.

Contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — Attendees at a public forum Monday, May 16, at the village hall heard about a large project geared at repairing the village streets. Most streets in the village will be sealed, rehabbed or reconstructed in a coordinated effort over five years as part of the Pentwater Street Improvement Plan. Municipal bond rates are at…

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Historical society celebrates museum’s 3rd anniversary.

May 17, 2016
Historical society celebrates museum’s 3rd anniversary.

PENTWATER — On Saturday, May 28, the Historical Museum will open its doors at noon to start its Third Anniversary Celebration. The museum is a destination point for visitors; a gathering place for the community; and a unique display of Pentwater pride. This year, the museum offers some newly-acquired ‘old’ signs from various businesses, as well as a huge salt…

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