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9 injured in van vs. car crash

November 16, 2015
9 injured in van vs. car crash

FERRY TWP. — A total of nine people received non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Nov. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of M-20 and 154th Avenue, according to a press release issued by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon. “Oceana County deputies were dispatched to an unknown accident,” the press release states. “A second call to…

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Trailer larceny, assault, fugitive arrests top police activity

November 16, 2015
Trailer larceny, assault, fugitive arrests top police activity

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 local law enforcement activity over the weekend, Nov. 13-15, 2015: Friday, Nov. 13, 2015: – 12:40 a.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 46-year-old Hesperia man was arrested on a fugitive warrant on US-31 near the Muskegon County line,…

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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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