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Motorcyclist dies following Filmore Rd crash.

September 7, 2015

ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — A motorcyclist died Sunday evening following a crash on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue. The crash, which involved only the motorcycle, occurred shortly before 8 p.m., according to the Michigan State Police Hart Post. The driver of the motorcycle was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver’s name is not…

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Welcome to the world! Recent births.

September 4, 2015
Welcome to the world! Recent births.

Recent births are brought to you by Linda’s Baby Shop and Shelby Gem Factory. See more information about these fine businesses below.  Births took place at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital, unless indicated otherwise.  Jonathan Robert VanderNaalt, the son of Steven and Tara VanderNaalt of Hart, was born June 23, 2015 at Hackley Hospital in Muskegon. Maternal grandparents are Gerald and Trudy…

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Parents, children encouraged to participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

September 4, 2015

HESPERIA — Families are invited to join the “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program at Hesperia Community Library.  The “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential…

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Great Lakes People Fund deadline is Oct. 1.

September 4, 2015

The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its local service area. The upcoming grant application deadline is October 1. The People Fund is supported solely by Great Lakes Energy members who allow their electric cooperative to round up their bill each month to the next dollar. Since 1999 more than $2.67 million in…

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911 center to celebrate 20 years.

September 3, 2015
911 center to celebrate 20 years.

WEARE TOWNSHIP  — Mason-Oceana 911 will celebrate its 20 year anniversary with a public open house on Saturday, September 19 from 1 to 5 p.m.  The event will include facility tours by the 911 staff and 911 board members, public education for adults and kids, food (hot dogs, chips, etc) and unprecedented access to the Mason-Oceana 911 facility and operation.…

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