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Several pigs die in barn fire.

February 20, 2021

Several pigs die in barn fire. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. NEWFIELD TOWNSHIP — Several pigs perished in a barn fire early Saturday morning, Feb. 20, at 2264 S. 204th Avenue, according to Hesperia Fire Chief Bob Eichenberg. The approximate 60-by-60 foot barn is a “total loss”  said Eichenberg.  In addition to the Hesperia Area Fire Department, firefighters from Walkerville, Ferry…

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The Land: Asparagus Day March 11 goes virtual. 

February 19, 2021

The Land: Asparagus Day March 11 goes virtual.  The Land is series telling the stories about local agriculture. It is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. HART – Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and the Michigan Asparagus Industry Research Farm Advisory Committee have scheduled this year’s Oceana Asparagus Day for Thursday, March 11.  This will be the first ever…

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HPD news, Feb. 18, 2021.

February 18, 2021

HPD news, Feb. 18, 2021. The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021: 7:20 a.m., traffic hazard, Polk Road and Parmington Avenue, City of Hart. 11:29 a.m., suspicious situation, 300 block of Johnson Street, City of Hart. Friday, Feb. 12, 2021: 2:06 am., mental health complaint, 200 block of State Street, City of Hart.…

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Shelby boy faces more amputations while battling rare COVID-19 condition.

February 17, 2021

Shelby boy faces more amputations while battling rare COVID-19 condition. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Dae’Shun Jamison, 10, of Shelby has been diagnosed with a rare condition of COVID-19 which led to the amputation of his right leg, and soon his left leg and both hands will also be removed. The 10-year-old started getting headaches and then a high…

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MSP urges residents to stay safe during bitter cold.

February 16, 2021

MSP urges residents to stay safe during bitter cold. LANSING — With snow-covered roads today, Feb. 16, and below zero temperatures forecast to impact the state tonight, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is encouraging state residents and visitors to be extra cautious when going outdoors. “With the National Weather Service forecasting sub-zero temperatures, it’s important that Michiganders take steps to…

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