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Examining rail trail extension to Pentwater among topics of June 11 meeting

June 2, 2015
Examining rail trail extension to Pentwater among topics of June 11 meeting

PENTWATER — Bicycling on roads and trails is increasingly popular, and more cyclists are being attracted to Pentwater. But some ask whether routes could be made safer?  Should more be done to promote Pentwater as a bicycling destination? Is the idea of better connecting Pentwater to the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail now worth pursuing? A one-hour public meeting is…

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Weekend packed full of summertime fun

June 1, 2015
Weekend packed full of summertime fun

SILVER LAKE — An action-packed weekend is in store at a scenic hotspot. The Second Annual Blues, Brews and Dunes Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, as well as the Michigan Adventure Race. Then, the Blessing of the Duners is on tap for Sunday, June 7, at noon. Blues, Brews, & Dunes Festival Enjoy live blues music by Hank…

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Village administrator resigns; president cites ‘tense environment’ caused by some council members

June 1, 2015
Village administrator resigns; president cites ‘tense environment’ caused by some council members

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SHELBY — Village Administrator Aaron Desentz announced his resignation Monday, June 1, stating that he has taken a new job as the Leslie city manager. Village President Paul Inglis said he believes a “tense environment” created by some council members led to Desentz’s decision. Inglis, who was the long-time Oceana County administrator until his retirement…

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Weekend police report

June 1, 2015
Weekend police report

The police news is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. The following is Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, May 29, 2015: – 3:50 a.m., larceny of a small amount of money, 5000 block of W. Polk Rd., Golden Twp. – 8:45 p.m., non-aggravated assault, 9000…

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Cigarettes, chewing tobacco stolen in Kwik Mart break-in

June 1, 2015
Cigarettes, chewing tobacco stolen in Kwik Mart break-in

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. WALKERVILLE — Several cartons of cigarettes and chewing tobacco were stolen during a breaking and entering at the Walkerville Kwik Mart early Monday morning, June 1, according to Lt. Craig Mast of the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to an alarm activation at the convenience store at 3:44 a.m., and upon inspection of the…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks