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Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 3, 2023

August 3, 2023

Recent deaths, service announcements, posted Aug. 3, 2023 Bonnie Ann Jordan, 61, of Bitely, formerly of Hesperia, died on Friday, July 28, 2023. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services. Richard Leo Alvesteffer, 78, of Hart, died on Friday, July 28, 2023. Arrangements by Beacon Funeral & Cremation Services, Hart. Michele Ann Goddard, 59, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, August…

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Shipwrecked sailor remains stuck in Lake Michigan

August 2, 2023

UPDATE: The boat was finally freed and towed to Pentwater Wednesday, Aug. 2. Shipwrecked sailor remains stuck in Lake Michigan By Allison Scarbrough, Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — It’s like Deja Vu for English sailor Jonathan Baxter, 71, whose 33-feet-long sailboat— aptly named Deja Vu — has been stuck in Lake Michigan near Stony Lake for a week and a half.…

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Aug. 19

August 2, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day set for Aug. 19 HART — This is an annual call to clean out your basement and garage and look for old, unused, or mystery products that require safe disposal. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hart Department of Public Works building,…

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Police seek public’s help in finding hit-and-run crash driver

August 2, 2023

Police seek public’s help in finding hit-and-run crash driver OTTO TOWNSHIP — The Hart post of the Michigan State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in finding the driver of a Polaris RZR involved in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday, Aug. 1, at around 7 p.m. on South 112th Avenue near East Yale Road. The RZR hit a 2014 Subaru Outback…

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Employment Opportunity: Elementary Classroom Paraprofessional

August 2, 2023

Employment Opportunity: Elementary Classroom Paraprofessional Pentwater Public Schools is seeking a positive, outgoing individual to support elementary student(s) and teacher(s). Patience, understanding, initiative, and collaboration are qualities being sought. Part time position, approximately six hours per day. Associate degree or ETS ParaPro Certified. Interested candidates should submit their letter of interest and resume to: Dr. Scott Karaptian (skaraptian@pentwater.k12.mi.us), Superintendent Pentwater…

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