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Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club Citizen of the Year

March 27, 2023

Nominations open for Pentwater Service Club Citizen of the Year PENTWATER — The Pentwater Service Club is accepting applications for the 2023 Citizen of the Year. The winner(s), who will be announced June 1, will be recognized at a dinner and program held in their honor Oct. 12, at the Pentwater Yacht Club. For more than 50 years the PSC…

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Sheriff’s office investigates cherry tree destruction

March 27, 2023

Sheriff’s office investigates cherry tree destruction HART TOWNSHIP — A young George Washington eventually fessed up to cutting down a cherry tree, and investigators from the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office are hoping whoever uprooted two cherry trees in an orchard last weekend also confesses. “Unknown suspects entered into a fenced-in cherry orchard and caused turf damage and uprooted two cherry…

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Gavi Olivarez named Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month

March 27, 2023

Gavi Olivarez named Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month PENTWATER — Citing his service to community, teamwork, and helpfulness, Gavi Olivarez has been selected by Pentwater Public School faculty as the Pentwater Service Club Student of the Month.   Olivarez, a senior, was recognized for his helpfulness toward younger students and dedication to teamwork. “Gavi is an exceptional role model…

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Fire destroys Hesperia home

March 24, 2023

Fire destroys Hesperia home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HESPERIA — Five fire departments from Hesperia, Ferry Township, Fremont, White Cloud and Holton battled a large house fire at 83 Hoskins Street Friday afternoon, March 24. The older two-story home located on the Newaygo County side of the village was approximately 2,500 square feet, said Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. The…

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79th District Court arraignments, March 24, 2023

March 24, 2023

79th District Court arraignments, March 24, 2023 By Allison Scarbrough, Editor HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies Micheal Anthony Leija, of 610 W. Orange St., Greenville, Michigan; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); controlled substance possession — narcotic or cocaine less than 25 grams. Probable cause hearing: March 28 at 1 p.m. Bail:…

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