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Mold in carpeting causes class cancellation on the first day of school; officials are hoping school will resume tomorrow

September 8, 2015

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HESPERIA — Mold that was found Monday, Sept. 7, in carpeting in five classrooms caused Hesperia Community Schools to cancel school on the first day back from summer break Tuesday, Sept. 8. Superintendent Michael Corey said he is hoping that classes will resume Wednesday, Sept. 9, but will likely not make a decision until 6…

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Deceased motorcyclist ID’d; suspect arrested in connection to crash

September 8, 2015
Deceased motorcyclist ID’d; suspect arrested in connection to crash

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. ELBRIDGE TOWNSHIP — The motorcyclist who died Sunday evening, Sept. 6, following a crash on East Filmore Road near 136th Avenue has been identified as Jesus Armando DeLeon-Rodriguez, 22, of Hart, according to the Hart post of the Michigan State Police. A suspect was arrested for operating while intoxicated in connection to the crash, said…

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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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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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