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Boil water alert lifted

November 15, 2015
Boil water alert lifted

SHELBY — The boil water alert issued by the Village of Shelby Thursday, Nov. 12, has been lifted. Shelby Village Clerk Julie Schultz announced in an email message issued shortly before noon Sunday, Nov. 15, the alert has been lifted and the water is safe to drink. The village issued a boil water alert Thursday due to the water system…

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‘Women Who Care’ to meet Dec. 1; more than $130,000 contributed to local nonprofits

November 14, 2015
‘Women Who Care’ to meet Dec. 1; more than $130,000 contributed to local nonprofits

MEARS — Oceana’s Women Who Care (WWC) are ready to make a difference for another area nonprofit when they meet Dec. 1 at Open Hearth Grille, 2430 N. 56th Ave. Attendees will hear from an Oceana Home Partnership representative, who will explain how OHP is using the more than $13,000 it has received after WWC members three months ago chose…

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‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

November 14, 2015
‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting.   Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…

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78th District Court sentencings

November 13, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Morgan James Pearson, 18, of 160 E. East St., Walkerville, was found guilty Oct. 26 of littering – objects in path of vehicle. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed;…

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Bacteria found, boil water alert issued

November 13, 2015
Bacteria found, boil water alert issued

SHELBY — Due to the village water system testing positive for coliform bacteria, the village has issued a boil water alert. The alert was issued by Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil Thursday, Nov. 12. No sicknesses have been reported, Stratil said. “Due to routine testing, the Village of Shelby’s water system tested positive for coliform bacteria,” the alert states. “Coliform bacteria…

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