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MSP asks residents to be ‘vigilant’ in wake of terrorist attack.

March 22, 2016
MSP asks residents to be ‘vigilant’ in wake of terrorist attack.

No current threats to Michigan. HART — In light of the terrorist attack in Belgium, the Michigan State Police are asking Michigan residents to be vigilant by looking out for any suspicious behavior or activity and notifying law enforcement immediately if they see something suspicious, according a press release issued Tuesday, March 22, by the Hart post. “There are no…

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Property destruction, break-in among police activity.

March 22, 2016
Property destruction, break-in among police activity.

The following is recent local law enforcement activity: Monday, March 21, 2016: – 12:19 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), unwanted subject, W. Fox Rd., Golden Township. – 3:26 p.m., (OCSO), larceny, S. Cherokee Bend, Rothbury. – 5:51 p.m., (OCSO), domestic assault, S. Robinhood Dr., Grant Township. – 7:27 p.m., (Pentwater Police Department), malicious destruction of property (MDOP), N. Third Ave.,…

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New Michigan Works position to help area businesses.

March 21, 2016
New Michigan Works position to help area businesses.

SHELBY – Michigan Works! West Central is pleased to announce the appointment of Merri Bennett in the newly-created role of business services specialist. In her role, Bennett will represent Michigan Works! West Central in partnering with area economic development, education, and training organizations to help better serve businesses in Mason and Oceana counties. “We are very excited to add this…

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78th District Court sentencings.

March 21, 2016
78th District Court sentencings.

The court news is sponsored by Emelander Law Firm, PC, serving Oceana, Mason and Newaygo counties. Office: 231.303.5005; Cell: 231.303.0905. www.emelanderlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Billie Arthur Welch, 68, of 2415 Meadow Ave., Rothbury, was found guilty March 14 of assault and battery and sentenced to 93…

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County employees’ prom event raises money for Roy’s Kids.

March 21, 2016
County employees’ prom event raises money for Roy’s Kids.

  PENTWATER TOWNSHIP — Oceana County employees recently hosted the second annual “Time Warp Prom” at the Pentwater Days Inn & Suites, raising $651 for the Roy’s Kids charitable program. This year’s event featured a luau theme and was very well-attended. Roy’s Kids is a local charity that provides gifts and holiday meals to less fortunate families in Oceana County.…

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