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Great news, beer lovers! Microbrewery coming to Hart

December 11, 2014
Great news, beer lovers! Microbrewery coming to Hart

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Dave Hansen, who owns Hansen Foods, just got the official go-ahead from the city to open a microbrewery on Polk Rd. Right down the road from his popular grocery store, the microbrewery and restaurant named “Big Hart Brewing Company” will open in the former Schlee Automotive & Sales Service building at 4086 W.…

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Proposed Silver Lake voucher system sparks outrage

December 11, 2014
Proposed Silver Lake voucher system sparks outrage

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. SILVER LAKE — Local sand dune enthusiasts are outraged by a new voucher system at Silver Lake State Park apparently being voted on today, Dec. 11, in Lansing that they feel will lock them out of the sand dunes on the weekends and overburden them with additional fees. Bill Loomis, who administers a Facebook page,…

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DEQ targets Hart Dam

December 11, 2014
DEQ targets Hart Dam

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Approximately 30 people, including city officials, consultants and local residents, attended a public meeting in the city hall community center Wednesday evening, Dec. 10, that focused on the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s claim that the city is violating water quality standards due to the Hart Dam. The DEQ issue stems from temperatures…

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Malicious destruction of tractor, out-of-control student among sheriff’s office activity

December 10, 2014
Malicious destruction of tractor, out-of-control student among sheriff’s office activity

HART — Deputies from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a malicious destruction of a farm tractor complaint on Loop Road that was reported Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 11:02 a.m. “The owner believed that some corrosive substance was put in the diesel tank and has damaged some engine components,” stated Lt. Craig Mast. The sheriff’s department also responded to…

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Double JJ Resort Women’s Day.

December 10, 2014

ROTHBURY — Double JJ Resort will hold its first Women’s Day on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $3, which includes entry into a drawing to win two tubing passes at the Sundance Slopes. The event will take place at the Back 40 Dance Hall. RSVP at 231-894-3902. The day…

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