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Go Fund Me page set up for teen paralyzed in dune crash.

August 4, 2021

Go Fund Me page set up for teen paralyzed in dune crash. GOLDEN TOWNSHIP — A Go Fund Me page has been set up for an 18-year-old Big Rapids woman critically injured in a rollover crash at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes last Friday, July 30. The Go Fund Me page states the following: “Hello everyone!  I am raising money on…

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Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity.

August 4, 2021

Meth possession arrest tops MSP activity. FERRY TOWNSHIP — A 44-year-old Grand Rapids man was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers for methamphetamine possession and parole violation Tuesday, Aug. 3, at 8:50 a.m. on M 20 near 144th Avenue. Other MSP activity Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 includes: 5:06 p.m., two-vehicle crash, no injuries, Maple Island Road near Woodrow Road, Leavitt…

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150th annual Oceana County Fair offers 2 carnival weekends and much more.

August 3, 2021

150th annual Oceana County Fair offers 2 carnival weekends and much more. HART — The Oceana County Fair returns to its full, normal experience later this month after last year’s scaled-down version due to COVID-19. An exciting change this year for the 150th annual fair is the carnival will be at the Oceana County Fairgrounds two straight weekends. Elliott’s Amusements…

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Tiger marching band gearing up for 2021 season.

August 3, 2021

Tiger marching band gearing up for 2021 season. SHELBY — Shelby Marching Tigers are gearing up for marching band season after having an unprecedented year off due to the pandemic. “It’s time to piece the group back together and make some music,” said Shelby Public Schools Band Director Erin Ray, who took over leadership of the program after the retirement…

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Revitalizing blighted properties: Oceana County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority established.

August 3, 2021

Revitalizing blighted properties: Oceana County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority established. OCEANA COUNTY — After tabling a resolution for further review in June, the Oceana County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a “Resolution to Establish a Countywide Brownfield Redevelopment Authority” last month.  “This resolution makes this economic development tool, which has proven to be effective, available to member communities who aim to redevelop…

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