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Shoreline erosion creating wave of concern.

January 31, 2020

Shoreline erosion creating wave of concern. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WHITEHALL — Nearly 100 area residents gathered at the White Lake Community Library Wednesday evening, Jan. 29, to hear from experts about water issues, including shoreline erosion. Lake Michigan’s near-record high water level is causing serious erosion problems along the shoreline. Several homes and cottages are in peril of falling…

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Hesperia applies for HGTV’s Home Town Takeover.

January 31, 2020

Hesperia applies for HGTV’s Home Town Takeover. By Michelle Allen, Roxanne Kammer, and Jennifer Sherburn. HESPERIA — What do renovation, the HGTV television channel, and the Village of Hesperia have in common? A group of caring and motivated residents are putting together an application for HGTV’s next big series called “Home Town Takeover” in hopes of revitalizing the small community.…

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Pentwater schools closed Friday due to illness.

January 30, 2020

Pentwater schools closed Friday due to illness. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 31, due to illness. Athletic events scheduled for Thursday evening, Jan. 30, have also been canceled. This story is copyrighted © 2020, all rights reserved by Media Group 31, LLC, PO Box 21, Scottville, MI 49454. No portion of this story or images…

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Cocaine possession arrest among police activity.

January 30, 2020

Cocaine possession arrest among police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent police activity in Oceana County: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020: – 7:19 p.m., (Oceana County Sheriff’s Office), a 32-year-old Hart man was arrested for second-offense driving while license suspended (DWLS) and for a Friend of the Court warrant, Harrison Road, Hart Townshio. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020: – 10:02 p.m., (OCSO),…

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Fugitive arrest, firewood theft top police activity.

January 29, 2020

Fugitive arrest, firewood theft top police activity. #OceanaCountyCrime The following is recent activity of the Hart post of the Michigan State Police: Monday, Jan. 27, 2020: – 7:10 p.m., car/deer crash, Stony Lake Road near 36th Avenue, Claybanks Township. – 8:20 p.m., a 44-year-old Rothbury woman was arrested on a fugitive warrant, 1000 block of Arthur Road, Otto Township. –…

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