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Hooked on knitting

December 29, 2023

Hooked on knitting By Ron Beeber, Contributing Writer PENTWATER — Anyone who thinks chocolate is addictive has never learned how to knit. If you know how and are reading this, you’re probably smiling.   It’s believed that knitting originated in Egypt about 1,000 years ago to make socks. Fast forward about 900 years, British citizens banded together in a national effort…

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79th District Court news, posted Dec. 29, 2023

December 29, 2023

79th District Court news, posted Dec. 29, 2023 HART — The following proceedings recently occurred in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Arraignments Felony Candace Lee Fennel, 27, of 6441 E. Fillmore Rd., Hesperia; methamphetamine possession. Preliminary exam: Jan. 16 at 1 p.m.  Misdemeanors Reanna Renee Pena, 28, of 8495 Indian Bay Rd., Montague; domestic violence. Pretrial: Jan. 18 at 1:30…

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Fleeing suspect on US 31 arrested

December 29, 2023

Fleeing suspect on US 31 arrested SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 29-year-old Mesick man was arrested by the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office after fleeing from police on US 31 near Grant Road Thursday, Dec. 28, shortly before 10:30 p.m., according to Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast. The man was charged with a felony of fleeing and eluding law enforcement and a…

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HPD news, posted Dec. 28, 2023

December 28, 2023

HPD news, posted Dec. 28, 2023 The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023: 8:50 a.m., found property, State and Church streets, City of Hart. 9:45 a.m., medical assist, 70 block of Woodlawn Avenue, City of Hart.…

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Invest in Oceana’s future through the community foundation’s $25,000 challenge match

December 28, 2023

Invest in Oceana’s future through the community foundation’s $25,000 challenge match Deadline is Dec. 31, 2023 Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, the Oceana Community Foundation launched a $25,000 challenge match through the end of the year. Gifts to the community investment fund or the administrative fund will be matched, creating double the impact in Oceana County. “The challenge…

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