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News alert: Report of a transformer struck by lightning.

August 8, 2021

News alert: Report of a transformer struck by lightning. FERRY TOWNSHIP — Ferry Township Fire Department was dispatched to an area between 136th and 144th avenues for a transformer that was struck by lightning Sunday, Aug. 8, shortly before 10:30 p.m.

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Hesperia standout to start as linebacker for K College this fall.

August 8, 2021

Hesperia standout to start as linebacker for K College this fall. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. KALAMAZOO — Former Hesperia Panther three-sport athlete Scott Peters III is expected to be a starting linebacker for the Kalamazoo College Hornets this fall. Peters enters his senior year at Kalamazoo College after playing three seasons for the Hornets. He was a standout at Hesperia…

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 Beware of phone scam involving caller identifying himself as a Hart police officer.

August 8, 2021

 Beware of phone scam involving caller identifying himself as a Hart police officer. HART — The Hart Police Department is investigating a fundraising phone scam by a caller who claims to be a Hart police officer, said Hart Police Chief Juan Salazar. “The caller identifies (himself) as an officer with the Hart Police Department and indicates he is contacting individuals around…

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HPD news, Aug. 6, 2021.

August 6, 2021

HPD news, Aug. 6, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, July 29, 2021: 3:55 p.m., a 59-year-old Hart man was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by HPD, 9000 block of Oceana Drive, City of Hart. He was lodged in the Oceana County Jail. 11:02 p.m., medical assist, 400 block of Hart Street, City…

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Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry.

August 6, 2021

Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  WEARE TOWNSHIP — Approximately 230 community members and agricultural professionals attended the grand opening of the 10,000-square-foot Earl and Linda Peterson West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, Aug. 5. Located on 68 acres of farmland, the donor-owned station recently completed the multi-million-dollar project. Research at the site will…

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