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Postal carrier hospitalized following dog attack

November 19, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief GREENWOOD TOWNSHIP — A 42-year-old U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier was hospitalized following a dog attack on Saturday, Nov. 15. The incident occurred at a residence in the 5000 block of 164th Avenue. The mail carrier, Anna Dukes, based out of the Hesperia Post Office, said she has been working for the postal service for…

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‘Behold the Lamb of God’ this December

November 19, 2025

Join First Baptist Church in Hart and Rothbury Community Church for a special evening of Christmas joy as the worship ministries present “Behold the Lamb of God” by Andrew Peterson.  Performances are set for Friday, Dec.12, at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Hart and Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Rothbury Community Church. “This beautiful, Scripture-rich musical…

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‘Celebration of the Holidays’ dazzles Shelby library this week

November 19, 2025

SHELBY — The Friends of Shelby Area District Library are hosting the 30th annual Celebration of the Holidays this week with a silent auction of 60 displays of trees, wreaths, quilts and unique gift baskets.  Bidding ends Saturday, Nov. 22, at noon. A ‘buy-it-now’ sale of repurposed Christmas items and a drawing for a collection of new Christmas decor are…

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Lighted Christmas parade set for Nov. 28 

November 18, 2025

HART — Kick off the holiday season with the 2025 Home for the Holidays Lighted Christmas Parade Friday, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. The streets will come alive with sparkling lights, festive floats and Christmas cheer as the parade makes its way through downtown Hart. Join the fun by entering a Christmas-themed float or bundle up and line the streets…

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News alert: Crash on US 31 near Shelby Road

November 18, 2025

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Emergency crews were dispatched to southbound US 31 north of Shelby Road for a rollover crash Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 3:40 p.m. One person was reported to be injured. ____________________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. Your contribution will help us to continue…

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