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Oceana foundation seeks students, scholarships

December 31, 2014
Oceana foundation seeks students, scholarships

SHELBY — “Give someone a fish and they’re fed for a day; teach someone to fish and they’re fed for a lifetime,” the saying goes. That’s why educators and the Oceana CAN! (College Access Network) are placing greater emphasis on encouraging area high school students not only to graduate, but also to continue their education in colleges and trade schools. To support…

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Late Shelby graduate’s name lives on through generous donations

December 30, 2014
Late Shelby graduate’s name lives on through generous donations

SHELBY — David Markiewicz’s memory lives on through generous contributions made in the late 2005 Shelby High School graduate’s name, including $3,600 toward the purchase of new high school marching band uniforms. A music lover, the donations made in David’s honor are designed to assist the Shelby district and New Era Christian School with expenses that aren’t covered in the…

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Defendant reads statement in futile attempt to avoid jail time

December 29, 2014
Defendant reads statement in futile attempt to avoid jail time

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — A 55-year-old Pentwater man with a lengthy criminal history read a prepared statement in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Dec. 29, in a futile attempt to avoid further jail time. Despite his articulate reading, Roger Craig Beilfuss, of 215 S. Hancock, was ordered to one year in jail. He was given credit for 76…

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Woman injured in quad rollover

December 29, 2014
Woman injured in quad rollover

GREENWOOD TWP. — A 53-year-old Muskegon woman was injured Sunday, Dec. 28, shortly before 6 p.m. when the quad she was driving hit a rut, causing it to flip over, on South 180th Avenue, south of Webster Road. The woman was transported to Hackley Hospital in Muskegon by Oceana EMS, according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office report. The 2013…

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Drunk driver arrested

December 29, 2014
Drunk driver arrested

GOLDEN TWP. — Michigan State Police troopers from the Hart post arrested a 47-year-old Mears man for operating while intoxicated on Fox Road near 56th Avenue Saturday, Dec. 27, at 6:41 p.m. Other MSP weekend activity includes: Friday, Dec. 26, 2014: – 7:10 p.m., car-deer crash, US-31 and Monroe Rd., Weare Twp. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014: – 10:19 a.m., a…

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