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Local sheriffs, prosecutors oppose recreational marijuana proposal.

October 18, 2018

Local sheriffs, prosecutors oppose recreational marijuana proposal. Prosecuting attorneys from Mason, Lake, Oceana, and Manistee counties, along with sheriffs from Mason, Manistee, and Oceana counties have all publicly opposed the recreational legalization proposal that will appear on the Michigan General Election ballot on Nov. 6. The announcement was made recently by Healthy and Productive Michigan, an organization that is leading the effort…

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Recent births, reported Oct. 17, 2018

October 17, 2018

Recent births, reported Oct. 17, 2018 #OceanaCountyBirths Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Allanah Marie Alyse Jacobs, the daughter of Alyse Jacobs of Hart, was born October 16, 2018. Shelby Gem Factory, 1330 Industrial Drive, Shelby; 231-861-2165; www.shelbygemfactory.com; has sponsored this post. See 2018 birth records archive here.  

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Recent deaths, posted Oct. 17, 2018

October 17, 2018

Recent deaths, posted Oct. 17, 2018 #OceanaCountyDeaths The following recent deaths have been reported to OCP: Jilleen Kay Bosch, 76, of Claybanks Township, died on Monday, October 8, 2018. Wilma M. Loughmiller, 93, of Shelby, died on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. 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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Historical society looking for artifacts.

October 16, 2018
Historical society looking for artifacts.

Historical society looking for artifacts. By Betty Driscol Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society Up in the closet, far in the back, covered in dust and shaded from light was an old ratty looking book with yellowed papers and tattered corners. A long time ago you remember Grandma looking through it, talking about people you never meet, turning the pages…

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Letter to Editor: Encouraging a no vote on Weare Twp. zoning amendment.

October 15, 2018

Letter to Editor: Encouraging a no vote on Weare Twp. zoning amendment. By Robert Green, Weare Township. Dear Editor, An example of limited government is currently underway in Weare Township.  On June 25, 2018, Robert M. Green, a registered elector of Weare Township, filed with the Weare Township Deputy Clerk (the clerk was unavailable), a notice of intent to file…

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