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Back to school this fall poses major challenges amid COVID-19.

July 9, 2020

Back to school this fall poses major challenges amid COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — School superintendents across Michigan are challenged with a heavy task of returning to school this fall in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. After Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released her back-to-school plan last week, local educational leaders are trying to figure out how it’s…

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78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2020.

July 8, 2020

78th District Court sentencings, July 8, 2020. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Matthew Neil Hand, 17, of 3650 N Bass Lake Rd., Pierson, Michigan, was found guilty June 24 of two wildlife conservation violations — using an artificial light/weapon and taking game from vehicle — and was sentenced…

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Hart summer concert series continues with food pantry benefit.

July 8, 2020

Hart summer concert series continues with food pantry benefit.   HART – After hosting a successful COVID-19-modified Music on The Commons event in June, the City of Hart has announced that it will continue the beloved summer concert series with a few changes to comply with the CDC’s guidelines, states a press release from the Hart Economic and Redevelopment Team…

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Sherwood Forest event identified as COVID-19 exposure site.

July 7, 2020

Sherwood Forest event identified as COVID-19 exposure site. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. ROTHBURY — The Double JJ Resort has been identified by District Health Department #10 as a COVID-19 exposure site after a Kalamazoo County resident tested positive who attended the resort’s Sherwood Forest Appreciation Weekend June 25–28. “District Health Department #10 was notified by Kalamazoo County Health Department that…

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Historic cruise resumes service on Pentwater Lake.‬

July 7, 2020

Historic cruise resumes service on Pentwater Lake.‬ ‪PENTWATER — Pentwater residents and visitors can again learn about the area’s history going back 400 years as they enjoy a one-hour boat ride. Pentwater’s free water taxi service has resumed on Wednesdays through Sundays, and the boat is again being used from 4:45–5:45 p.m. on these five days for history cruises.‬ ‪ ‬ ‪The…

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