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Living in the OC: 53 years of service … and counting.

August 17, 2016
Living in the OC: 53 years of service … and counting.

#OceanaCountyNews #GrantTownship ‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. GRANT TOWNSHIP — Bill Wagner, 80, has been the township clerk since 1963, and he was recently re-elected to the position during the primary election earlier this month, beating out two Republican opponents. With 53…

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Police seek help identifying break-in suspect.

August 17, 2016
Police seek help identifying break-in suspect.

#NewaygoCountyNews #CityofGrantBreakIns UPDATE: The Michigan State Police and the Grant Police Department identified Demonte Shannon, 18, of Grant, who was arrested for the break-ins of the Choice One Bank and the Depot Restaurant Thursday, Aug. 18. Shannon was arraigned on the felony charges in the 78th District Court of Newaygo County. GRANT (Newaygo County) — The Hart post of the…

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Parade goers ante up for fireworks.

August 17, 2016
Parade goers ante up for fireworks.

#OceanaCountyNews  #PentwaterServiceClub  #PentwaterHomecoming2016   By Ron Beeber. Contributing Writer. PENTWATER — It’s a real challenge for a chamber of commerce in a small community like Pentwater to raise over $13,000 in voluntary donations each year to pay for two terrific fireworks shows. But thanks to generous Homecoming Parade spectators on Aug. 13 and volunteers organized by the Pentwater Service Club…

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DWLS arrest, domestic assault among police activity.

August 17, 2016
DWLS arrest, domestic assault among police activity.

#OceanaCountyNews #OceanaCountyPoliceNews ROTHBURY — A 49-year-old Coopersville man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post for driving while license suspended (DWLS) at Michigan Avenue and Winston Road Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 10:07 p.m. Other recent MSP activity includes; Monday, Aug. 16, 2016: 3 p.m., illegal use of a credit card, 9000 block of Potawatomie Trail, Benona…

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Scholarships invest in area students, communities.

August 17, 2016
Scholarships invest in area students, communities.

#OceanaCountyNews #CommunityFoundationforOceanaCounty SHELBY — What is the driving force behind local scholarships that help area students afford and graduate from college? It’s the 35 scholarship funds created by a mix of individuals, couples, families, clubs and schools, held and managed by the Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC). In 2016, these generous donors helped 125 area students avoid added student…

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