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HPD news, published Nov. 8, 2024

November 8, 2024

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. HART — The following is recent Hart Police Department activity: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024: 11:24 a.m., medical assist, 700 block of Courtland Street, City of Hart. 3:45 p.m., animal complaint, 400 block of Wood Street, City of Hart. 8:08 p.m., disturbance, 400 block…

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Shelby students selected for regional honors choir 

November 7, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Six Shelby High School students were selected for the Region A Honors Choir.  The students include seniors Abigail Eckert, soprano 2; Carolina Guereca, alto 1; Austyn Webb, alto 2; Leisy Green, alto 2; junior…

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Toys For Tots registration begins

November 7, 2024

Registrations for Oceana County Toys For Tots will take place in December at four locations. A registration form will be given to families to fill out in the warmth of their cars. Organizers will give families a date and time to come back and pick up their gifts.  “We ask that for each child, please list their interests so we…

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Jury finds W. Virginia man guilty of CSC

November 7, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — A 61-year-old West Virginia man faces a 25-year mandatory minimum prison term after a jury found him guilty of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and second-degree CSC in Oceana County’s 51st Circuit Court Wednesday, Nov. 6. The jury deliberated for 17 minutes before coming back to the courtroom with a guilty verdict for…

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School leader thanks community for passing bond proposal

November 6, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools Superintendent/Principal Craig Barter is thankful to the community for passing a $7.59 million bond proposal Tuesday, Nov. 5, during the general election. The project focuses on keeping students and staff “warm, safe and secure.”  The school district had a similar proposal on the May 7 ballot that failed by just…

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