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Take a course in ‘Pentwater History 101.’

June 17, 2021

Take a course in ‘Pentwater History 101.’ PENTWATER — Did you know that Pentwater had a horse racetrack for 30 years? Or that a block-long, brick structure sat empty on Hancock Street for almost 30 years? Or Native Americans settled nearby in the early 1600s? Or that small airplanes (well, two anyway) were manufactured in the village? These and other…

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News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive.

June 16, 2021
News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive.

News alert: Vehicle crash on Oceana Drive. HART TOWNSHIP — Hart Area Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle crash on Oceana Drive near Star Hill Wednesday, June 16, shortly after 4:30 p.m. The vehicle, which was driven by a 45-year-old Mears man, went over the guard rail, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A 31-year-old…

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Rob Splane accepts city manager position.

June 16, 2021

Rob Splane accepts city manager position. HART — Former Hart City Councilman and Interim City Manager Rob Splane has accepted the position of city manager, and he officially begins his duties June 28.  The search for a new city manager was narrowed down to two candidates — Splane, who is a tech support analyst for JSJ Corp. in Grand Haven…

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Shelby Middle School band students wrap up challenging school year.

June 16, 2021

Shelby Middle School band students wrap up challenging school year. Five Tigers head to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp this summer. SHELBY — Shelby Middle School band students finished a challenging school year and are looking forward to preparing for the new school year ahead. Shelby sixth grade band students finished up the school year Friday, June 11. The students…

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New Era Farmers Market kicks off June 22.

June 16, 2021

New Era Farmers Market kicks off June 22. NEW ERA — The 2021 New Era Farmers Market kicks off Tuesday, June 22, in the parking lot of the New Era Christian Reformed Church, at 1820 Ray Ave. There will be 41 vendors offering a wide selection of produce, crafts, artisan creations and more. The market runs from 4-7 p.m. The…

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