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Senator discusses state budget expectations

February 28, 2019

Senator discusses state budget expectations Contributed by Sen. Jon Bumstead, 34th Senate District The new Legislature is well underway and we are already fast-approaching budget season.   In just a few days, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be releasing the details of her proposed budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. My colleagues and I have our expectations of what proposals the governor…

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Recent deaths, posted Feb. 28, 2019

February 28, 2019

Recent deaths, posted Feb 28, 2019 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent death has been reported to OCP: Russell “Russ” Duane Hirdes, 73, of Rothbury, died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Beads & Blooms Florist, 78 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington, MI 49431; 231-425-4133, has sponsored this post. Listing of 2018 deaths.

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CTE criminal justice students teach safe driving.

February 27, 2019

CTE criminal justice students teach safe driving. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students in the West Shore Educational Service District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) criminal justice program are competing in the S4SD (Strive 4 a Safer Drive) campaign sponsored by Ford Driving Skills for Life and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.  S4SD  is a teen driving initiative aimed at…

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Winter weather advisory: 2 to 5 inches of snow possible

February 26, 2019

Winter weather advisory: 2 to 5 inches of snow possible Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The heaviest snow is expected during the early to mid-morning hours of Wednesday. The area of heaviest snowfall will be near US 10 with total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.…

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Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect.

February 24, 2019

Blizzard warning continues; lakeshore flood advisory in effect. Smith & Eddy Insurance Weather. A blizzard warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Conditions may include frequent whiteouts with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph with wind chills below zero. The lakeshore is also under a flood advisory…

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