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Trinity Lutheran Church to host ‘Backpack Blowout’

July 23, 2025

CLAYBANKS TOWNSHIP — Get a head start on what your students will need for the 2025-26 school year. Parents with students of all grade levels are invited to attend Trinity Lutheran Church’s traditional “Backpack Blowout” Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 6–7 p.m.  Free backpacks stuffed with age-appropriate school supplies will be provided by TLC’s Women Helping Others (WHO) group. Attendees can…

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Hesperia’s boil water advisory remains in effect 

July 23, 2025

HESPERIA — The Village of Hesperia’s boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice, Village Clerk Vicki Burrell stated Wednesday, July 23. The boil water advisory is the result of a water main break Monday, July 21. The water is safe to bathe in without boiling it. Results from a second round of testing will provide further information, said…

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Woman travels from Germany for extraordinary reunion with cat

July 22, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor MEARS — They say cats have nine lives, and a cat named Trixie may be proof of that old adage. Trixie’s owner recently traveled over 4,000 miles from Germany to Oceana County to be reunited with her beloved feline after they were separated five years ago. It is presumed Trixie survived as a stray the…

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Police news, published July 22, 2025

July 22, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent Michigan State Police, Hart post, activity in Oceana County: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 11 a.m., a 35-year-old Twin Lake man was arrested for cocaine possession and parole violation, 500 block of 142nd Avenue, Otto Township. He was lodged in…

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Police news, published July 21, 2025

July 21, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  Recent Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity includes: Thursday, July 17, 2025: 11:26 p.m., a 68-year-old Hesperia man was arrested for fleeing and eluding police, second-offense driving while license suspended, operating without insurance and improper license plate, Hightower Lake Road, Newfield Township. He was…

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