HART – The Oceana County Council on Aging (OCCOA) is kicking off a capital campaign to expand and renovate its kitchen. OCCOA serves 70 meals a day for senior citizens and provides education, seminars, activities, health clinics, fitness classes and socialization activities. “We are not able to accommodate Oceana’s increasing older population,” states an OCCOA press release. “We need more…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. CLAYBANKS TWP – A right-of-way dispute that has been brewing since the 1950s has finally reached a peaceful settlement. A 66-foot right-of-way to Lake Michigan along Whiskey Creek on Park Road has been the subject of lawsuits over the last several years. “The public has been using it to go to the beach and had…
By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. GRANT TWP – A seatbelt saved the life of a victim of a serious car crash yesterday, said Michigan State Police Trooper Aaron Tubergen of the Hart post this morning. Jaws of Life was called to extract the driver – a man in his 20s – who was trapped inside the vehicle, the trooper said.…
SHELBY — Odey Ramirez, a Shelby Public Schools family advocate employee, recently received state commendation for her swift actions that saved a student’s life. Ramirez was called into a classroom at Thomas Read Elementary School, March 5, to assist a student. As she entered the classroom, she noticed a different child had just begun to choke on an apple and that the teacher needed assistance. Ramirez immediately began the Heimlich maneuver on the choking child. Eventually, the apple piece was dislodged from the student’s throat. “Throughout the event, Odey remained professional, calm, and composed,” said Shelby Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bauer. “She was extremely quick to respond and did everything in her power to assist the struggling child. Thankfully, she was available and her actions saved a child’s life.” Ramirez was recognized, April 15, for her role in helping that child by State Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-Newaygo). She was presented a tribute for her actions signed by Bumstead, Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-Hart), and Governor Rick Snyder, offering thanks and gratitude for…
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