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Oceana, Mason counties implement CodeRED alert system.

March 26, 2019

Oceana, Mason counties implement CodeRED alert system. #OceanaCountyNews HART – Following a thorough evaluation of alerting systems, Oceana and Mason counties have implemented CodeRED, a high-speed emergency mass notification service. Thanks to a donation from the Ludington Pumped Storage Plant, the CodeRED system will serve as the primary emergency public warning system to both citizens and visitors. The system sends…

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Historical society seeks photographers.

March 26, 2019

Historical society seeks photographers. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society needs people to take pictures of landmarks in Oceana communities, such as old buildings, overviews of cemeteries, parks, tourist attractions, businesses, main streets, events, etc. “You see, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society has an extensive historical archive of over 15,000 old photographs detailing what…

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Local activities planned to raise awareness during April.

March 26, 2019

Local activities planned during April to raise awareness about sexual asault. Nearly one in five women in the US has experienced rape or attempted rape at some time in their lives, while one in 67 American men has experienced rape or attempted rape. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters (COVE) has several activities planned…

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Griffin retiring as county clerk, Anderson appointed.

March 26, 2019

Griffin retiring as county clerk, Anderson appointed. #OceanaCountyNews HART – The Honorable Robert D. Springstead announced that Amy Anderson of Shelby has been appointed to serve as Oceana County county clerk, succeeding Rebecca Griffin who retires at the end of the month. Griffin has served as county clerk for more than 16 years. Anderson’s appointment is effective April 1. “As…

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Former wire products employee accused of stealing electrodes.

March 25, 2019

Former wire products employee accused of stealing electrodes. #OceanaCountyCrime By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The felony theft case against a 30-year-old Pentwater man is headed to trial in 27th Circuit Court. Branden Lee Bryant, of 6703 S. Lorne Dr., was arrested by the Pentwater Police Department for a felony of larceny in a building and second-offense habitual offender. Bryant…

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