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GOP county convention March 22.

March 6, 2016
GOP county convention March 22.

PENTWATER — The Oceana County Republican Executive Committee has scheduled a county convention for Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in the Pentwater Village Hall conference room. Precinct delegates will meet to elect delegates to the state republican convention, which is set for April 8 and 9 at the convention center in Lansing. The Oceana Republicans’ next regular monthly meeting…

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Donation to Trinity pantry will provide 87,000 pounds of food.

March 5, 2016
Donation to Trinity pantry will provide 87,000 pounds of food.

NEW ERA — ​The Trinity Community Food Pantry was chosen ​March 1 by the Women Who Care of Oceana to receive personal checks from each of its members totaling $​14,000. The pantry serves up to 350 families per month 800 different families per year in Oceana County.   ​​”The impact of this donation is truly significant,” said Food Pantry Director…

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Book talks, reading program scheduled.

March 4, 2016
Book talks, reading program scheduled.

HESPERIA — The Hesperia Community Library is hosting two book discussions and a program to help adults with struggling young readers.   – Book Discussion: Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant?” by Roz Chast, a memoir of her parent’s last years. When it came to her elderly mother and father, Chast practiced denial, avoidance and…

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Crashes keep police busy.

March 4, 2016
Crashes keep police busy.

The following is local law enforcement activity Thursday, March 3, 2016: – 9:47 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), one-car property damage crash, Shelby Road and Radar Road, Shelby Township. – 10:21 a.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), threats, E. Lathrop St., Village of Walkerville. – 5:07 p.m., (Shelby Police Department), property damage crash, S. Michigan Ave., Village of Shelby. –…

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78th District Court arraignments.

March 3, 2016
78th District Court arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 78th District Court magistrate on misdemeanor charges: – Lisa Dawn Smith, 53, of 7747 E. Scout Rd., Walkerville; Feb. 20; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating with a high BAC and possession of marijuana. Pretrial: March 15 at 3:45 p.m. Bail: $7,500/10 percent. – Griselda…

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