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Possible frost tonight threatens asparagus; worker shortage continues

May 19, 2015
Possible frost tonight threatens asparagus; worker shortage continues

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Since the asparagus season began two weeks ago, Oceana farmers and processors have been experiencing a major worker shortage. Now, a cold front that hit overnight Monday, May 18, is threatening crops as forecasters are saying there is a possibility of frost Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. “If we get frost, it could be a…

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TEAM building

May 18, 2015
TEAM building

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Middle School fifth graders have spent the last nine weeks learning about ways to prevent crime; promote safety; and serve as good citizens, during the TEAM program with instructor Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department. Skipski, Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback and the middle school teachers involved in this year’s…

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Drunk driving, illegal entry

May 18, 2015
Drunk driving, illegal entry

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. HART — Officers from the Hart Police Department arrested a 41-year-old New Era man for operating while intoxicated Friday, May 15, at 10:30 p.m. at Polk Road and State Street. A 63-year-old Chicago man was…

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Camper break-in, fence post larceny

May 18, 2015
Camper break-in, fence post larceny

The police news is sponsored by VanderHaag Car Sales of Scottville, 231-757-2727, www.vanderhaagcarsales.com and Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart),www.springsteadlaw.com. FERRY TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post are investigating a breaking and entering to camper located in the 1000 block of East Shelby Road. The break-in was reported Saturday, May 15,…

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Spots filling up fast for Joe Foster Open

May 18, 2015
Spots filling up fast for Joe Foster Open

SHELBY — Only a few spots remain open in the 2015 Joe Foster Open, AKA Oceana Best Ball, which is set for the weekend of June 13 and 14 at Oceana Golf Club. You can sign up as a foursome or as a twosome to be paired with others. There are six flights, which are determined after Round One. Tee…

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