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Sportfishing association donates to fish cleaning station.

October 7, 2020

Sportfishing association donates to fish cleaning station. PENTWATER — The Pentwater Sportfishing Association recently presented a check for $650 to Pentwater Village Manager Chris Brown to support the operation and maintenance of the Village Fish Cleaning Station. During a meeting Oct. 1, President Dean Jessup, along with Past President Bruce Koorndyk, made the presentation to Brown. This brings the total…

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78th District Court arraignments.

October 7, 2020

78th District Court arraignments. HART – The following were recently arraigned on misdemeanor charges in 78th District Court: – Gordon Eugene Zeckzer, 28, of 1135 S. 160th Ave., Hesperia; Oceana County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO); domestic violence. Bail: $5,000/cash/surety/10 percent. – Nikki Lei Ackley, 28, of 515 South St., Hesperia; Michigan State Police (MSP); operating while intoxicated (OWI) and OWI with…

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Local native Jason Wenk purchases ‘hidden gem.’

October 6, 2020

Local native Jason Wenk purchases ‘hidden gem.’ Story and photos by Contributing Writer Fred Inglis. BENONA TOWNSHIP — Oceana County native Jason Wenk always dreamed of owning a golf course, but he never imagined buying two renowned courses in West Michigan — both located in the Shelby area — within the last seven months. Wenk officially bought the Benona Shores…

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Sheriff warns motorists to watch for deer.

October 6, 2020

Sheriff warns motorists to watch for deer. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. #OceanaCountyNews HART — With the high volume of car/deer crashes this time of year, the Oceana County Sheriff’s Office is asking motorists to be on the lookout for deer on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. “If a deer should enter the road, try not to swerve off…

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Schools continue COVID protocols following court decision.

October 5, 2020

Schools continue COVID protocols following court decision. Michigan’s Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Friday, Oct. 2, that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lacks the authority to extend or declare states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following Friday’s ruling, local school districts are proceeding with caution. Hart, Shelby and Hesperia school districts will continue to follow procedures that have been in place…

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