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Police seek info about golf cart stolen in break-in

December 18, 2014
Police seek info about golf cart stolen in break-in

GOLDEN TWP. — A newer model golf cart valued at $5,000 was stolen during a recent break-in to a pole barn in the 400 block of N. 48th Avenue, and the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to track down the culprits. “On Dec. 13, 2014, the victim reported the break-in to a pole barn at…

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Service club reflects on a successful 2014

December 17, 2014
Service club reflects on a successful 2014

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — “As Frank Sinatra used to sing, ‘It was a very good year,’” said Pentwater Service Club President Bill Maxwell while reflecting on the club’s many efforts during 2014. “We attracted about a dozen new members; were aided by good weather that helped boost our food sales on the Village Green; supported…

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No Pirate varsity football team next season

December 16, 2014
No Pirate varsity football team next season

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Citing dwindling numbers, school officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 16, that there will not be a Pirate varsity football team next fall. The gridiron program at Hart has struggled over the last several decades and is one of only four schools in Michigan that has never made the state playoffs, said Hart Superintendent Mark…

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Let it snow! 2nd Annual Shelby Winter Blast is Jan. 31

December 16, 2014
Let it snow! 2nd Annual Shelby Winter Blast is Jan. 31

SHELBY — The Shelby Winter Blast is back this year and is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The winter celebration kicks off with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Shelby Rotary Club at the Shelby Congregational Church. Many fun winter events are on tap, including a quilt show at the village hall; activities for kids,…

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Local students bring Christmas joy to those who need it most

December 16, 2014
Local students bring Christmas joy to those who need it most

NORTH MUSKEGON — Sonya Hernandez is passionate about helping others in need, so she organized a work bee of Hart and Shelby high school students at her North Muskegon home Sunday, Dec. 14, to assemble gift packages, stuff stockings and make cards for those less fortunate. Five students, who participated in the Promesa Summer Success Program, acted like Santa’s elves…

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