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Shelby Science Olympians advance to state finals

March 20, 2023

Shelby Science Olympians advance to state finals Tiger squad finishes fourth overall at regionals Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. MOUNT PLEASANT — Two individual teams on the Shelby High School Science Olympiad Team took first place at regionals Saturday, March 18, qualifying for state competition. Gaining first place for Shelby were…

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Weekend police news, posted March 20, 2023

March 20, 2023

Weekend police news, posted March 20, 2023 The following is police activity in Oceana County over the weekend: Friday, March 17, 2023: 9:30 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 36-year-old New Era man was arrested for second-offense operating while intoxicated and violating a restricted license, North Oceana Drive, Weare Township. 9:45 p.m., (Michigan State Police, Hart post), a 32-year-old Fremont…

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Obituary: George Smith, 83, of Hesperia

March 19, 2023

Obituary: George Smith, 83, of Hesperia George Patrick Smith, 83, of Hesperia, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, at his home. He was born February 8, 1940, in Traverse City. George was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force; his daily prayers always started with the brave men and women serving our country in the armed forces. He also…

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Ludington Hospital celebrates certified nurses

March 17, 2023

Ludington Hospital celebrates certified nurses LUDINGTON — Certified Nurses Day is March 19, a day when nurses with certification credentials are recognized for their extra effort in additional learning and educational endeavors. Corewell Health’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital has 47 nurses with certifications over and above their registered nurse credential. “I am extremely proud of our certified nurses,” said chief…

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Chief credits smoke detectors, firefighters’ swift response  for saving home

March 17, 2023

Chief credits smoke detectors, firefighters’ swift response  for saving home By Allison Scarbrough, Editor BENONA TOWNSHIP — Smoke detectors alerted a homeowner that his Stony Lake cottage was on fire at about 2:30 a.m. Friday March 17, and 17 firefighters from Shelby-Benona, Ferry Township and Grant Township departments quickly responded to the blaze. The smoke detectors and firefighters’ swift actions…

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