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Community foundation names new trustees

September 15, 2014
Community foundation names new trustees

SHELBY — The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) recently named five new trustees, Ron Beeber, Kay Brennan, John Grant, Joan LundBorg and Jean Russell. They succeed Bill Bluhm, Tim Horton, Ted Hosner, Evelyn Kolbe and Julie Springstead-Waltz. The board members retired as regular practice of rotating the makeup of the board. “We’ve really appreciated the services of our retiring…

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A smokin’ good time

September 12, 2014
A smokin’ good time

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — The Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival is kicking into high gear this evening as a wonderful, smoky aroma fills the air. Competitors from all over the country in a Michigan-sanctioned Kansas City BBQ cook-off are getting their slow-cooked, savory meats underway. Saturday is the main day of the event that celebrates feasting on…

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78th District Court Arraignments

September 12, 2014
78th District Court Arraignments

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART – The following were arraigned Wednesday in front of the 78th District Court Magistrate: Felonies –       Timothy Allen Strobridge, 39, of 681 E. Arthur Rd., Rothbury, was arrested Aug. 30 by the Michigan State Police (MSP) for a felony of second-degree home invasion. A preliminary conference is set for Sept. 23 at 3 p.m.…

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Oceana’s WWC surpasses goal

September 12, 2014

The Women Who Care of Oceana County (WWC) at its Sept. 9 meeting chose to have each of its now 117 members write $100 personal checks totaling $11,700 to the Oceana Hispanic Center (OHC) in Hart, which seeks to unify the Hispanic community through literacy and leadership. “I’m in shock,” said OHC board member and acting Director Penny Burillo.  “This is…

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Get your kids’ car seats checked Monday

September 12, 2014
Get your kids’ car seats checked Monday

HART — Safe Kids West Michigan Booster Seat Check Event is set for Monday from 5-7 p.m. at Hansen Foods. The event coincides with Child Passenger Safety Week next week. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children under 13 years old. The best way to prevent a car-related injury is to make sure your child is in…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks