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Oceana Christian School hosts first-ever fundraiser

April 13, 2023

Oceana Christian School hosts first-ever fundraiser Money raised will be used to buy tech devices for students HART — Oceana Christian School (OCS) is hosting a live auction Thursday, May 4, from 7-8 p.m. as a fundraiser to purchase Chromebooks and tablets for students. The auction, which is open to the public, takes place immediately following the school’s annual spring…

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79th District Court sentencings, April 13, 2023

April 13, 2023

79th District Court sentencings, April 13, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were sentenced recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Amanda Lynn Dougherty, of 2325 S. 64th Ave., Shelby, was found guilty April 4 of abandoning/cruelty to animals and was sentenced to $400 in fines and costs. Melyssa-Ann Elvira Rodgers, of 5030 E. Loop Rd., Hesperia,…

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Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent

April 13, 2023

Dispute over alleged romantic affair turns violent Fight involved a knife, baseball bat, car ramming, death threats. By Allison Scarbrough NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — A 56-year-old Hesperia man faces a felony of assault with intent to murder following a violent encounter with a 64-year-old Hesperia man over an alleged love triangle.  Joseph Owen Pulsipher, of 9430 E. Filmore Rd., remains lodged…

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Obituary: Doris Brown, 93, of Pentwater

April 13, 2023

Obituary: Doris Brown, 93, of Pentwater Doris M. Brown, 93 of Pentwater, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. Doris was born August 29, 1929 in Pentwater, was a lifelong resident of Pentwater, and was also awarded Citizen of the Year along, with her husband Bill (which was featured on the PTW magazine).  She was an active member in the Pentwater…

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Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire

April 12, 2023

Firefighters quickly extinguish house fire By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Firefighters from four departments responded to a house fire at 112 Elliott Street Wednesday, April 12, around 12:30 p.m. The blaze was quickly extinguished by firefighters from Shelby-Benona, Hart, Grant Township and Ferry Township. “They got it knocked down pretty quick,” said Shelby Assistant Fire Chief Mark Burmeister. Emergency…

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