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Dogs die in house fire

April 26, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY TOWNSHIP — At least two dogs died in a house fire at 3990 W. Baker Road Saturday afternoon, April 26. The two-story house was “fully involved” when firefighters arrived at the scene around 3:30 p.m., said Shelby-Benona Fire Department Cpt. Mark Burmeister. No humans were injured in the blaze. The American Red Cross and…

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Fire destroys garage

April 25, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ROTHBURY — A fire ripped through a garage at 7075 S. Clearwater Court in the Oceana Shores Subdivision Friday afternoon, April 25, completely destroying it. Owner Mikki Rosema said she is thankful her house only received some damage to the siding, which melted from the extreme heat. “It was close — I was starting to…

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79th District Court arraignments, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

HART — The following were arraigned recently in Oceana County’s 79th District Court: Felonies – Jeffrey Scott Barrett, 42, of Gwinn, Michigan; four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and one count of first-degree child abuse. Preliminary exam: May 6 at 1 p.m.  – Chaz William Carr, Jr., 64, of Walkerville; second-degree CSC. Preliminary exam: May 13 at 1…

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HPD news, published April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com.  The following is recent activity of the Hart Police Department: Thursday, April 17, 2025: 9:30 a.m., parking complaint, 700 block of State Street, City of Hart. 3:48 p.m., medical assist, 700 block of East Main Street, City of Hart. 6:26 p.m., medical assist,…

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Exploring nature’s wonders through the eyes of a child

April 24, 2025

Article and photos by Allison Scarbrough, News Editor ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The Oceana Conservation District’s Knee-High Naturalists program instills in its preschool participants an appreciation of nature and its many wonders. Youngsters enthusiastically explore the beauty of Doolittle County Park at a forest school led by Oceana Conservation District Educator Kari Wilson who the young children affectionately call “Kiki.” During…

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