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Speeding through the snow.

February 23, 2021

Speeding through the snow. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Around the County is a presentation of Peterson Farms, Inc., www.petersonfarmsinc.com. ROTHBURY — Winter decided to show up later than normal this year, but now that it’s finally here snowmobilers are taking advantage of the one of the snowiest seasons we’ve had for awhile. Snowmobilers are speeding through the snow each weekend…

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Frontline healthcare workers receive ‘appreciation boxes’ full of treats.

February 23, 2021

Frontline healthcare workers receive ‘appreciation boxes’ full of treats. PENTWATER – Staff from the Community Foundation of Oceana County are showing their appreciation to local frontline healthcare workers by delivering “appreciation boxes” filled with snacks,  goodies and notes of encouragement. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our Oceana healthcare workers – and other essential workers – have been the unsung heroes of…

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Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 23.

February 23, 2021

Closings and cancellations for Tuesday, Feb. 23. The following Oceana County schools are closed Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021: Hart Public Schools Hesperia Community Schools Walkerville Public Schools Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous support of our advertisers and individuals who support our service. Click…

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Weekend police news, Feb. 22, 2021.

February 22, 2021

          Weekend police news, Feb. 22, 2021. The following Oceana County Sheriff’s Office activity over the weekend: Friday, Feb. 19, 2021: 10 a.m., truancy, West Johnson Street, City of Hart. Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021: 8:47 p.m., a 35-year-old Rothbury man was cited for driving without insurance, South Oceana Drive, Grant Township. 9:26 p.m., a 45-year-old Muskegon…

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Cocaine delivery case headed to trial.

February 22, 2021

Cocaine delivery case headed to trial. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — A 32-year-old Walkerville man accused of second-offense cocaine delivery is scheduled to go to trial April 7-9. Antonio John-Renee Welcom, of 3259 166th Ave., appeared in 27th Circuit Court Monday, Feb. 22, via Zoom video conferencing due to COVID-19. Oceana County Prosecutor Joseph Bizon offered a plea arrangement…

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