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Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

January 14, 2016
Smith & Eddy’s Beckman turned to healthy living because of Win With Wellness.

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. SCOTTVILLE — A wellness program through Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital gave Gloria Beckman a wake-up call. As an employee of Smith & Eddy Insurance, she and her colleagues were encouraged to take advantage of a free health screening through Win With Wellness. “My first time there I was told I was borderline obese,” Gloria said. “That…

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Closings and cancelations for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.

January 12, 2016

Closings and cancelations are sponsored by Abrahamson’s Towing of Ludington: 231-843-2990. Closed for Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016: Hart Public Schools. Shelby Public Schools. Walkerville Public Schools.

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Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

January 12, 2016
Leimback to retire as chief after 40 years on the force.

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback has submitted his letter of retirement to the Hart City Council after serving the department for 40 years. Leimback’s letter of retirement is on the council’s agenda for Tuesday’s meeting, Jan. 12, as a public comment/correspondence item. Leimback’s last day on the job will be June 23, he…

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Living in the OC: Why your editor loves this county.

January 12, 2016
Living in the OC: Why your editor loves this county.

‘Living in the OC’ is sponsored by Springstead Law Offices, with locations in Hart and Fremont, 231-873-4022 (Hart), www.springsteadlaw.com. By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. As I sit at my desk in my home office today, gazing out the window at the blowing and drifting snow, I am amazed by the beauty and power of nature here in Oceana County. It is…

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Shelby council may have violated Open Meetings Act.

January 12, 2016

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief. During a public meeting Monday night, Jan. 11, 2016, the Shelby Village Council voted 5-1 — with one abstention — to fire Police Chief Robert Wilson. See related story here. Leading up to the vote, it is likely that the council, under the advice of its attorney, violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The council voted…

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