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Medical care facility awarded grant to implement national caregiver award program.

November 2, 2022

Medical care facility awarded grant to implement national caregiver award program. HART — The Oceana County Medical Care Facility is the first community in the state to receive a program to recognize employees and their extraordinary care. The organization recently received a grant from the Edward N. and  Della L. Thome Memorial Foundation. The grant covers a one-year partnership with…

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Man scares off intruder who broke into house.

October 31, 2022

Man scares off intruder who broke into house. WEARE TOWNSHIP — A man noticed the cameras in his house were not working when he was not home Saturday, Oct. 29, shortly before 11 p.m. When he went home to investigate, evidence was found indicating that he scared off an intruder. “It is believed that when he arrived, the suspect left…

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Hart Community Performing Arts Series receives prestigious jazz award.

October 31, 2022

Hart Community Performing Arts Series receives prestigious jazz award. HART — The Hart Community Performing Arts Series has received a prestigious John Stites Jazz Award in support of its upcoming Nov. 18 concert. The concert will feature NYC-based trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III and his combo, along with the highly regarded jazz vocalist Lauren Henderson. As part of its…

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Elderly man, 10-year-old girl suffer minor injuries in house fire.

October 31, 2022

Elderly man, 10-year-old girl suffer minor injuries in house fire. Firefighters’ quick response saves home from destruction. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. FERRY TOWNSHIP — An elderly man and his 10-year-old granddaughter sustained minor injuries in a house fire Friday night, Oct. 28, at 3915 E. Johnson Rd., according to Cpt. Chris Ernst of the Ferry Township Fire Department. “We’re still…

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News alert: House fire in Ferry.

October 28, 2022

News alert: House fire in Ferry. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Fire crews responded to a house fire at 3915 E. Johnson Rd. Friday, Oct. 28, shortly after 8:30 p.m. Command on scene reported smoke was observed in the upstairs of the house, which was evacuated.

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